IT and Startups
Our experience in the IT sector shows that effective legal support is the key to the stable development and scaling of a technology business. To help startups and tech companies navigate legal issues, we have structured the main areas and problems they most often face and offer a comprehensive analysis of your project.
Services
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Legal Structure
We assist in structuring your business, taking into account your goals and objectives, taxes, employee relocation, and investments.
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IP Rights
The rights to your name, brand, product, technology, and work results should belong to you. We will ensure that.
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Tax
Effective planning is the key to profitability. We structure both corporate and personal tax burdens.
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Investments and Investors
Corporate rights, SAFE or SAFT agreements, share issuance, and more. Our team will assess the optimal terms for your project.
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Interaction with Marketplaces
Proper preparation for publishing on the App Store and Google Play is key to the successful launch of your app.
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Contracts and Agreements
We will formalize your agreements with partners, team members, and investors legally, ensuring well-regulated relationships.
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IP box
IP assets should work for you. We will develop effective systems for rights transfer, monitoring, and utilization of your assets.
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IP book
Specially prepared information that will become an integral part of your pitch deck, investment, or valuation documentation.
We recommend evaluating jurisdictions individually for each project
Some insights about IT-friendly countries in the table below:
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| Countries | Taxes | Account opening | IT and special regimes | Legalization | Shares and investments |
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 UKRAINE | | | | | |
 ESTONIA | | | | | |
 UK | | | | | |
 CYPRUS | | | | | |
 POLAND | | | | | |
 USA (Delaware) | | | | | |
 PORTUGAL | | | | | |
*The information in the table does not constitute legal advice. We recommend evaluating the requirements individually, considering the changing factors and your priorities.
Main areas of work with IT
- Analyzing existing IP assets (software, code, names, designs, etc.)
- Assessing the legitimacy of IP rights usage (contracts, licenses, transfer of rights)
- Developing a strategy for intellectual property rights protection
- Analyze existing and prospective investment agreements
- Open to participating in brainstorming sessions or negotiations on investment matters
- Prepare investment agreements (SAFE and others) and assist with signing
- Align your goals with the current corporate structure
- Propose actions considering current objectives (operational activities, investments, staffing, dividend distribution)
- Establish companies and bank accounts, develop and review corporate documents, agreements, and policies
- Advise on building effective relationships with key and potential stakeholders
- Analyze agreements with founders, key participants, investors, partners, employees, and website policies
- Prepare NDAs, NCAs, custom articles of association and corporate agreements, contracts, option agreements, and other documents
- Discuss modern approaches and IT-friendly countries based on your needs
- Tax planning and development of an effective company strategy
- Personalized tax consultations, analysis, and obtaining special tax regimes
- We analyze your company’s compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- We develop policies and procedures to ensure GDPR compliance
- We advise on the placement of applications in Google Play and the App Store
- We help with the preparation and verification of documentation necessary for the publication of applications
- We support the process of interaction with platforms to resolve legal issues
Legal action plan for IT & Startups:
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Schedule an intro meeting with us
This is a 30-minute session to get acquainted and consult on your project. We will discuss the essential legal "must-haves" and provide answers to the most relevant questions. This service is free of charge and is part of our support for Ukrainian projects and startups.
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Project analysis and personalized recommendations
We will assess the project's current state (IP, structure, team relations, investments, and documents) and provide a step-by-step action plan. Our conclusions will be based on your plans, priorities, and budgets. You or our team can carry out the implementation.
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Implementation
We are ready to offer project-based work to implement your plan and provide monthly support if needed. As a result, we will ensure the execution of every point of the plan and complete legal security for your project.
FAQ
Why do IT startups need legal support?
What legal services do startups typically need?
What is a founders agreement?
Why is intellectual property important for startups?
What contracts should startups have?
How should startups prepare for investment?
Which country is best for registering a startup?
Should startups register a trademark?
What legal risks do startups commonly face?
Why should startups work with startup lawyers?
Why do IT startups need legal support?
Legal support helps startups build the correct business structure, protect intellectual property, manage relationships between founders and prepare for fundraising. Without a proper legal framework, startups may face difficulties during investment rounds or international expansion.
What legal services do startups typically need?
Common legal services for startups include: 1) company formation and jurisdiction selection, 2) founders agreements, 3) intellectual property protection, 4) contracts with developers and contractors, 5) investment agreements, 6) SaaS contracts and Terms of Service.
What is a founders agreement?
A founders agreement defines the roles, ownership shares and responsibilities of startup founders. It also regulates decision-making processes, vesting schedules and exit conditions.
Why is intellectual property important for startups?
For many startups, intellectual property is the most valuable asset. It may include software code, product design, brand identity, algorithms or proprietary technology.
What contracts should startups have?
Startups typically need several key contracts, including: 1) Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), 2) software development agreements, 3) licensing agreements, 4) SaaS agreements, 5) Terms of Service, 6) Privacy Policy.
How should startups prepare for investment?
Before raising investment, startups should prepare: 1) company structure, 2) capitalization table (cap table), 3) IP ownership documentation, 4) investment agreements, 5) legal due diligence.
Which country is best for registering a startup?
The choice of jurisdiction depends on the startup’s business model, investors and target markets. Popular jurisdictions for startups include Delaware (USA), Estonia, the UK, Singapore and EU countries.
Should startups register a trademark?
Yes. Trademark registration protects the startup’s brand identity and prevents competitors from using similar names or logos.
What legal risks do startups commonly face?
Common legal risks include unclear ownership of intellectual property, lack of agreements between founders, poorly drafted contracts with developers and non-compliance with data protection regulations.
Why should startups work with startup lawyers?
Startup lawyers help founders structure their companies, protect intellectual property, negotiate investment agreements and avoid legal risks during scaling and fundraising.
