Start-Ups Legal Aid
Legal support for start-ups covering entity setup, contracts, funding, employment, IP and ongoing compliance.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹10,000 – ₹1,00,000
- Typical duration
- 15 days
Service overview
A start-up legal package covering the legal issues that arise from incorporation through fundraising and growth.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
Founders setting up a new business or an existing start-up beginning to hire, contract, raise funding or commercialise IP.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
The professional would help founders choose the entity structure, set up founder arrangements, review commercial contracts, build basic legal documentation and identify compliance obligations as the business grows.
How the work would proceed:
- The professional would first understand the business model, founder contributions and proposed ownership, then help select and form the appropriate entity if that is in scope
- They would document founder roles and decision rights, prepare the first set of customer/vendor/employment contracts and flag ownership of code, brands, content or other intellectual property
- The immediate compliance checklist should reflect the company's actual activities, proposed funding and hiring plans rather than a generic start-up template
Key deliverables
Incorporation support, founder/shareholder documents, employment templates, NDAs, vendor/customer contracts, IP protection plan and compliance checklist.
Standard turnaround time
Basic incorporation/document pack: 5-15 working days after receipt of complete information.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
- MCA incorporation fees vary with structure and authorised capital
- DPIIT startup recognition carries no government fee
- Outcome is incorporation and a basic legal framework for operations
Forms & filings involved
SPICe+, linked incorporation forms and other MCA filings depending on the entity. DPIIT recognition is separately applied for through the current government process.
Documents required
Founder KYC, registered-office proof, constitutional documents, proposed business details and ownership information.
What we need from you
Founder details, proposed shareholding, business model and a clear list of immediate legal needs.
Important conditions
Not every start-up qualifies for DPIIT recognition. Eligibility must be checked against current Startup India criteria.
Additional information
DPIIT recognition and incorporation are separate processes and should not be treated as interchangeable.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
What legal steps should a startup take first?
Choose the right entity, sign a founders agreement, protect the brand and IP, and set up the basic registrations and contracts.
Why is a founders agreement important?
It records equity, vesting, roles, IP ownership and what happens if a founder leaves, which prevents disputes later.
Should a startup get DPIIT recognition?
Usually yes; it is free and unlocks tax and compliance benefits for eligible entities.
What contracts does an early startup need?
Founders agreement, employment and consultant contracts with IP assignment, NDAs, customer terms and a privacy policy.