Startup Advisory

Kabbiz Legal & Advisory provides comprehensive Startup Advisory services to help startups navigate legal challenges and achieve their business goals within Nigeria’s challenging business terrain. We offer expert guidance and tailored solutions to startups at all stages of their journey, from promoters pre-incorporation work, formation and licensing to regulatory compliance, tax planning, contract drafting and review, funding, transactional support, and more.

Risk Management

At Kabbiz Legal & Advisory, we understand that startups face unique risks and challenges as they float and begin their business operations. Our Startup Advisory services include identifying and mitigating potential legal risks associated with IP protection, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contractual relationships, and more. We work closely with startups to develop risk management strategies that align with their business objectives and help safeguard their interests.

Licensing

Licensing is a critical aspect of many startups’ business models, especially those in the technology and innovation sectors. We provide expert guidance on licensing agreements, including drafting, negotiation, and review of licensing contracts. We also ensure that startups’ IP assets are properly protected, and their licensing agreements are structured to maximize their commercial potential while minimizing legal Risks and exposure.

Business Formation/Company Type

Choosing the right business structure and legal entity is crucial for startups. Our Startup Advisory services cover all aspects of business formation, including advising on the most suitable type of company structure based on the startups’ business objectives, conducting due diligence, preparing and filing necessary legal documents, and providing ongoing legal support for corporate governance and compliance matters.

Regulatory Compliance

Compliance with applicable laws and regulations is crucial for startups to operate legally and avoid potential legal liabilities. We provide comprehensive guidance on regulatory compliance, including licensing and permits, consumer protection, data protection, anti-trust, and other relevant regulations which startups are expected to comply with in the course of their operations. We help startups understand their legal obligations and develop strategies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Tax Planning

Tax planning is an important consideration for startups to optimize their tax liabilities and minimize risks of tax disputes with Federal and State Tax Authorities. We provide expert advice on tax planning strategies, including tax structuring, incentives, exemptions, and other tax-related matters. We work closely with startups to ensure they are compliant with tax laws while minimizing their tax burden.

Website User Agreement and Data Privacy

In today’s digital age, startups must have proper website user agreements and data privacy policies in place to protect their online assets and comply with data protection laws and international regulations. Our Startup Advisory services include drafting and reviewing website user agreements, privacy policies, and other relevant site policies to ensure startups are compliant with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Contract Drafting & Review

Contracts are essential for startups to establish and manage their relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, employees, and other stakeholders. We provide expert contract drafting and review services, including shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, supply agreements, employment contracts, and other relevant contracts. We ensure that startups’ contracts are properly drafted, reviewed, and negotiated to protect their interests and minimize legal risks.

Funding

Securing funding is often a critical milestone for startups to accelerate their growth. Our attorneys provide legal guidance on fundraising, including preparing and reviewing term sheets, investment agreements, and other relevant documents. We work closely with startups to develop funding strategies, negotiate investment terms, and ensure compliance with relevant securities laws and regulations.

Transactional Support

Startups often require legal support for various transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other commercial transactions which they get into in the course of their operations. Our Startup Advisory services cover transactional support, including drafting and reviewing transactional documents, conducting due diligence, and providing expert guidance on transactional matters to protect startups’ interests and minimize risks.

In addition to the above-mentioned areas, Kabbiz Legal & Advisory also provides legal support and advisory services in other relevant areas that startups may require. This includes but is not limited to intellectual property protection and enforcement, corporate restructuring, dispute resolution, employment law, e-commerce, and other legal matters that may arise in the course of a startup’s operations.

Why Choose Us?

At Kabbiz Legal & Advisory, we understand the unique legal challenges that startups face and the importance of strategic legal guidance to protect their interests and support their growth. We have in-depth knowledge and expertise in IP, Corporate & Commercial Law, and online reputation management, and we are well-versed in the Nigerian legal landscape. We offer personalized and comprehensive Startup Advisory services tailored to the specific needs and goals of each startup. Our approach is proactive, strategic, and solution-oriented, ensuring that startups receive timely and practical legal advice to mitigate risks and achieve their business objectives. We invite you to contact us via email on kabbizlegal@gmail.com to find out more about our Startup Advisory services and how we can help you to best maximize your business opportunities.

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