From Idea to Scale with Compliance & Governance
SALC Advisors LLP supports startups and small & medium enterprises (SMEs) across their entire business lifecycle, combining legal, regulatory, payroll, compliance, and commercial advisory to enable sustainable growth and risk-free operations.
1. Business Ideation & Initial Advisory
Foundation stage
- Understanding business model and objectives
- Feasibility and regulatory applicability assessment
- Choice of business structure (Proprietorship / LLP / Company)
- Advisory on founder roles, equity, and governance basics
- Roadmap for incorporation and compliance
2. Entity Formation & Registrations
Legal establishment
- Incorporation of Company / LLP
- PAN, TAN, GST registrations
- Shops & Establishment registration
- EPFO, ESIC and labour registrations (if applicable)
- Startup India and other government registrations
3. Founders’ & Shareholding Structuring
Ownership & control
- Founders’ agreement / LLP agreement
- Shareholders’ agreement
- Equity allocation and vesting advisory
- ESOP and incentive structuring (early-stage)
- Governance rights and decision-making frameworks
4. Regulatory & Compliance Framework Setup
Governance readiness
- Compliance calendar preparation
- Statutory registers and records setup
- MCA / LLP annual and event-based compliance
- FEMA and RBI compliance (for foreign investment)
- Basic internal governance policies
5. Employment, Payroll & HR Advisory
People enablement
- Employment contracts and HR documentation
- Payroll structuring and monthly payroll processing
- Labour law applicability and compliance
- POSH policy and Internal Committee setup
- Hire-to-fire advisory and documentation
6. Contract & Commercial Advisory
Business operations
- Drafting and vetting of customer and vendor contracts
- NDAs, MSAs, SLAs, and partnership agreements
- NDAs, MSAs, SLAs, and partnership agreements
- Commercial negotiation support
7. Tax, Funding & Growth Advisory
Scale stage
- Advisory on statutory audits and filings
- Support for investor due diligence
- FEMA and RBI advisory for inbound investments
- Regulatory support for fundraising and expansion
- Compliance readiness for VC/PE onboarding
8. Risk Management & Compliance Review
Stability & protection
- Periodic compliance and governance health checks
- Identification of regulatory gaps
- Corrective action and process improvement
- Inspection and notice handling support
9. Expansion, Restructuring & Exit Advisory
Maturity stage
- Business restructuring and re-organisation
- Cross-border expansion advisory
- Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships
- Founder or investor exit support
- Entity closure or strike-off assistance
10. Who We Support
- Early-stage startups
- Growth-stage startups
- SMEs and family-owned businesses
- Tech, services, manufacturing, and e-commerce ventures
- India-focused and global expansion businesses

