Corporate Services Advisory

Corporate services advisory in the context of Indian laws refers to specialized legal consultancy and assistance provided to businesses, corporations, and organizations operating in India. These services aim to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, mitigate legal risks, optimize corporate structures, and facilitate smooth business operations.

Services Provided:

1. Company Formation and Registration:

  • Assistance in selecting the appropriate legal structure (e.g., private limited company, LLP, public company).
  • Preparation and filing of incorporation documents with the Registrar of Companies (RoC).
  • Compliance with requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, and related regulations.
  • Corporate Tax Compliance: Handling corporate tax filings, advance tax payments, and ensuring adherence to corporate tax regulations.

2. Corporate Governance Compliance:

  • Guidance on corporate governance best practices.
  • Establishment of board structures and committees.
  • Compliance with corporate governance norms prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and other regulatory bodies.

3. Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensuring compliance with various laws and regulations applicable to the specific industry sector (e.g., SEBI regulations for listed companies, RBI regulations for financial institutions).
  • Regular monitoring of changes in regulatory requirements and advising on necessary adjustments.

4. Contract Drafting and Review:

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including agreements with suppliers, customers, and business partners.
  • Ensuring contracts comply with applicable laws and protect the interests of the company.

5. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory:

  • Duediligence investigations for M&A transactions.
  • Structuring of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
  • Preparation of transaction documents and obtaining regulatory approvals

6. Intellectual Property (IP) Protection:

  • Registration and protection of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and other intellectual property assets.
  • Drafting IP licensing agreements and enforcing IP rights against infringement.

7. Compliance Audits and Due Diligence:

  • Conducting compliance audits to identify potential legal risks and gaps in compliance.
  • Duediligence reviews for mergers, acquisitions, investments, and financing transactions.

8. Labour and Employment Law Compliance:

  • Advising on employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
  • Compliance with labour laws, including the Industrial Disputes Act, Minimum Wages Act, and Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act.

9. Taxation Advisory:

  • Taxplanning and structuring to optimize tax efficiency.
  • Compliance with direct and indirect tax laws, including the Income Tax Act and Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws.

10. Dispute Resolution and Litigation Support:

  • Representing clients in commercial disputes before judicial and quasi-judicial forums.
  • Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as arbitration and mediation

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