The legal foundation, in 10 chapters

Built from the advice we give every founder who walks in with a problem — before they need it. Plain English. No jargon. Real examples.

1 Why This Toolkit Exists

The legal gaps founders discover at the worst possible moment — and how to prevent them.

2 The Incorporation Decision

Private Limited, LLP, OPC, partnership — which structure fits, and when to choose what.

3 Founders' Agreement Essentials

The single document that decides what happens if a co-founder leaves. Skip it at your peril.

4 Equity Vesting and ESOPs

Structuring ownership and team incentives — the 4-year cliff, allocation, exercise mechanics.

5 IP Assignment and NDAs

Who owns what your team builds. When NDAs matter, when they don't, and how to write one that holds.

6 Employment Contract Must-Haves

What every hire needs in writing. Confidentiality, notice, termination, IP — the non-negotiables.

7 DPDP for Startups — The Primer

India's privacy law in plain terms. Whether it applies to you, and what your first 90 days of compliance look like.

8 Compliance Calendar

MCA, GST, FEMA — what to file, when, and how to avoid the small mistakes that turn into big penalties.

9 When to Call a Lawyer

The signals that mean you've outgrown DIY. The questions to ask before engaging counsel.

10 The Founder Legal Foundation Checklist

One page. Every legal item every founder needs in their first 90 days. Print it. Tick it off.

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