Startup Compliance & Legal Structuring
Startups do not fail because of too much law — they fail because of bad structuring, weak documentation, and compliance gaps that surface at the wrong time. At Oberoi & Partners, we act as long-term legal partners to startups and growth-stage companies, helping them build clean, scalable, and investor-ready legal foundations.
Our startup practice focuses on entity structuring, founder alignment, regulatory compliance, contract hygiene, and ongoing legal advisory. We work closely with founders from day one, ensuring that legal systems evolve alongside business growth — rather than becoming obstacles during fundraising, partnerships, or exits.
We regularly advise startups across technology, media, D2C, platforms, and creator-led businesses, and are often engaged as external general counsel for companies without in-house legal teams.
Our Startup Compliance Services
Entity Formation & Founders' Structuring
We help founders structure their businesses correctly from inception, avoiding disputes and dilution issues later. Strong founder documentation is critical to investor confidence and long-term stability.
- Entity selection and incorporation (India & cross-border)
- Founder agreements and equity alignment
- Vesting schedules and founder lock-ins
- Shareholding and cap table structuring
- Holding company and subsidiary structures
- Advisory for foreign founders and overseas investors
Ongoing Compliance & Legal Hygiene
We ensure startups remain compliant while focusing on growth. We help startups stay compliant without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Corporate compliance and filings
- Maintenance of statutory records
- Board and shareholder resolutions
- Regulatory mapping based on business model
- Compliance calendars and internal checklists
Commercial Contracts & Operational Documentation
We build the legal backbone that supports daily business operations. Our focus is on commercially workable contracts, not over-lawyering.
- Customer and client agreements
- Vendor, supplier, and service provider contracts
- Consultancy and freelancer agreements
- Platform and marketplace documentation
- NDAs and confidentiality frameworks
- Risk allocation and liability structuring
Fundraising Readiness & Due Diligence Support
We prepare startups for investment by cleaning up legal gaps before investors identify them. This significantly improves negotiation leverage and transaction timelines.
- Pre-funding legal audits
- Rectification of compliance and documentation gaps
- Founder and IP clean-ups
- Data protection and employment readiness
- Due diligence support during funding rounds
Retainer-Based Startup Legal Advisory
We act as external general counsel for startups that require continuous legal support. This model is ideal for startups scaling rapidly without an in-house legal team.
- Day-to-day legal advisory
- Contract reviews and negotiations
- Compliance and regulatory guidance
- Founder and board advisory
- Coordination across IP, data protection, and employment matters
Who We Work With
We regularly advise:
- Early-stage and growth-stage startups
- Technology and SaaS companies
- D2C and consumer brands
- Media and creator-led ventures
- Venture-backed businesses
Our Approach
Our approach is:
- Founder-first, but investor-aware
- Commercially practical, not theoretical
- Scalable, designed for growth
- Integrated across corporate, IP, data, and employment law
We help startups build legally strong businesses without slowing momentum.
Why Oberoi & Partners
Startups choose us because:
- We understand founder realities and investor expectations
- We provide end-to-end startup legal support
- Our documentation is clean, enforceable, and future-ready
- We offer flexible retainers and fixed-fee projects
- We grow alongside our clients
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with early-stage startups?
Yes. We advise startups from incorporation through fundraising and scale.
Do you help with founder agreements and equity structuring?
Yes. Founder alignment and equity structuring are core to our startup practice.
Can you prepare startups for fundraising and due diligence?
Yes. We conduct legal clean-ups and support startups through investor due diligence.
Do you offer retainer-based legal support for startups?
Yes. We regularly act as external general counsel on a retainer basis.
Do you assist startups expanding internationally?
Yes. We advise on overseas structuring and cross-border compliance.