Founders' Agreement for a Private Limited Company: What to Settle Before You File
Two founders, one idea and no written terms is a common start. Here is what to agree on equity, vesting, IP and exit, and which terms belong in the Articles.
Corporate & Commercial
Read practical explainers on company law, contracts, mergers, funding and compliance for Indian businesses, and learn what founders and directors must do.
Converting a Partnership Firm into an LLP: What Happens to Liability, Contracts and Property
A partnership firm can become an LLP only if every partner joins and no one else does. Old liabilities stay with the partners, so the groundwork matters more than the certificate.
What the MCA's Draft Incorporation Rules Mean for Kerala Founders
The MCA's draft changes to the Companies (Incorporation) Rules would merge forms and ease registered office proof. Here is what Kerala founders should prepare while the final text is awaited.
2026 Insolvency Landscape: IBC Amendments & NCLT Rulings
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 and recent Supreme Court and NCLAT rulings tighten timelines and clarify creditor rights before the NCLT.
Share Transfers in India: Agreement to Sell vs. Completed Sale
A share transfer is not one event. How an agreement to sell differs from a completed sale in India, when ownership actually passes, and why it matters in disputes.
MCA Incorporations: The 2026 Comprehensive Guide on Name Reservations and Filing Traps
Why the MCA's Central Registration Centre rejects company and LLP names under SPICe+ and RUN, and the 2026 rules founders should follow to avoid re-filings.
The 50:50 Trap: Structuring an LLP When One Partner Brings the Capital and the Other Brings the Sweat
How to structure an LLP when one partner funds the business and the other runs it. Covers capital records, profit sharing, partner payments, TDS and exit terms.
Navigating Franchise Agreements: A Legal Checklist to Prevent Business Disputes
India has no dedicated franchise law, so the agreement carries the load. This checklist covers the clauses that matter and how to avoid disputes with your franchisor.
Comprehensive Compliance Guide for Registered Societies in Kerala (Updated 2025 Act)
A compliance timeline for societies in Kerala, updated for the Kerala Societies Registration Act, 2025: governance duties, state filings, tax audits and FCRA obligations.
Structuring the Exit: M&A Tax Mechanics, Share Swaps, and Real Estate Exemptions for Tech Founders
How tech founders can structure an M&A exit to manage tax, with a flat 12.5% LTCG on unlisted equity. Covers share swaps, the dry tax trap and Section 54F reinvestment.