This document discusses important legal issues for startups to consider, including choosing a legal entity structure, founder agreements, capitalization plans, funding terms, engaging legal support early, and ensuring compliance. It lists the top 10 legal areas startups should address, such as the company's legal form, agreements between founders, and capital structure. The document advises startups to avoid rushing into funding agreements or signing documents without understanding risks and protections, and to engage knowledgeable legal counsel who understands startups.

1. Legal issues in a startup Sharda Balaji NovoJuris Services -Your Legal Team

2. Breaking ground Legal is only reactive Lawyers are “they” Complex Boring Only large corporates have them Know the law

3. Top 10 (only and not exhaustive) Legal form Inter-se understanding amongst founders Capital structure We need funding Agreeing to funding terms out of desperation

4. … the next lot Its urgent and hence sign or I know it The lawfirm might be big, but know your lawyer Knowing when to ask. Get the legal folks engaged earlier on Non compliance, No documentation, Don’t know risks, Protection.

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