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Startup Legal Checklist for Indian Founders
A founder-friendly checklist for contracts, co-founder terms, compliance, IP, invoices, and hiring basics.
Early legal hygiene prevents expensive disputes later. Founders should document ownership, money, roles, customer terms, and compliance from the start.
Document co-founder terms
Agree on equity, roles, vesting, exits, decision-making, IP ownership, and what happens if someone leaves.
Use basic contracts
Have clear customer terms, vendor agreements, freelancer contracts, NDAs when needed, invoices, and payment terms.
Protect assets and compliance
Track trademarks, domain ownership, code ownership, tax registrations, data handling, employee records, and statutory filings.
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This article is general legal information for India and not legal advice. For urgent or personal matters, consult a qualified advocate or contact the appropriate authority.