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FORMATION · GOVERNANCE · TRANSACTIONS

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Sound legal foundations.

Company law and corporate advisory across the entire business lifecycle.

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THE ENTIRE CORPORATE LIFECYCLE

Structure for today.
Prepare for what follows.

A company needs more than incorporation: ownership, governance, documentation and compliance processes must evolve with investment, transactions and growth.

IntellexEmpire advises startups, founders, companies, investors, promoters, directors and corporate groups on company law, governance and transactional matters.

We support compliance and legal-risk management by helping clients understand requirements, document decisions and address identified issues; outcomes depend on the facts and applicable law.

01

Form

Choose the entity, ownership structure and initial legal foundation.

02

Govern

Define authority, board structures, shareholder rights and decision-making.

03

Comply

Maintain records, approvals, filings and corporate processes as the business operates.

04

Invest

Structure capital, investor rights, share issuances and post-investment governance.

05

Transact

Support acquisitions, business transfers, investments and strategic arrangements.

06

Restructure

Adapt ownership, capital, group structure and governance as circumstances change.

START WITH YOUR CURRENT STAGE

Where is your
business today?

Select the stage that best describes the immediate corporate objective.

RELEVANT CORPORATE SERVICE

Formation & Structuring

Choose an entity, ownership model, constitutional framework and founder arrangements that support the intended business.

COMPANY LAW SERVICES

Corporate support from
formation to evolution.

Governance, compliance support, investment and transaction work shaped around the organisation’s stage and objectives.

01

Formation & Entity Structuring

Select and establish a structure suited to ownership, governance, liability, investment and future plans.

  • Company incorporation and entity assessment
  • Private, public, holding and subsidiary structures
  • Founder, promoter and shareholding arrangements
  • Incorporation and post-incorporation documents
  • Coordination of tax, accounting or sector advice where required
02

Governance & Corporate Compliance

Support statutory processes, reliable records and clear decision-making throughout operations.

  • Compliance reviews and calendars
  • Board and shareholder approvals
  • Registers, records, notices and minutes
  • Director and shareholder documentation
  • Corporate housekeeping and remedial strategy
03

MOA, AOA & Corporate Documents

Keep constitutional documents and corporate records aligned with the company’s ownership and governance needs.

  • MOA and objects-related advisory
  • AOA drafting and amendments
  • Share capital and transfer provisions
  • Board, voting and meeting procedures
  • Corporate authorisations and governance records
04

Founder & Shareholder Arrangements

Define ownership, management, investor participation, transfer rights, exits and dispute mechanisms before uncertainty grows.

  • Founder and shareholder agreements
  • Reserved matters and board representation
  • Pre-emption, ROFR, tag and drag rights
  • Exit, deadlock and dispute provisions
  • Confidentiality and intellectual-property ownership
05

Investment & Share Capital

Document the legal changes that accompany equity investment, share issues and changes in control.

  • Equity and share issuance
  • Subscription and purchase documents
  • Investor and shareholder rights
  • Conditions precedent and closing
  • Post-investment governance arrangements
06

M&A & Corporate Transactions

Assess ownership, contracts, liabilities, IP and corporate records, then document the agreed commercial structure.

  • Transaction structuring and legal due diligence
  • Share, asset and business transfers
  • Representations, warranties and disclosure
  • Approvals, negotiation and closing documents
  • Post-transaction corporate actions
07

Corporate Restructuring

Reconfigure shareholding, capital, ownership or group structures as the business evolves.

  • Shareholding and capital restructuring
  • Holding, subsidiary and group arrangements
  • Business and asset transfers
  • Internal ownership reorganisation
  • Governance and restructuring documentation
08

Corporate Agreements

Document important commercial relationships with terms suited to the transaction and allocation of risk.

  • Shareholder, founder and joint-venture agreements
  • Investment and acquisition documents
  • Confidentiality and collaboration agreements
  • Technology and intellectual-property agreements
  • Service, vendor and other commercial contracts
COMPANY LAW & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Incorporation does not
transfer the IP.

A business can be correctly incorporated while essential technology, software, brands, designs or content remain owned by a founder, employee, developer, consultant or another entity.

01

Founder / Creator

02

IP Assignment

03

Company Ownership

04

IP Protection

05

Investment Readiness

Corporate ownership and IP ownership should work together. Clear assignments, contributor terms and suitable protection can become critical during fundraising, licensing, acquisition and due diligence.

Review Company IP Ownership
WHO WE ASSIST

Corporate advice for
each stakeholder.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions across
the company lifecycle.

Corporate choices often interact with tax, accounting, regulatory, employment and intellectual-property considerations.

Which business structure should I choose?

The appropriate structure depends on ownership, liability, investment plans, governance, taxation, compliance requirements and future objectives. Legal and tax considerations should be evaluated together where appropriate.

Do founders need an agreement?

Founder or shareholder agreements can document ownership, responsibilities, decisions, transfers, exits and dispute mechanisms before disagreements arise.

What is the difference between the MOA and AOA?

Broadly, the Memorandum forms part of the constitutional framework, while the Articles contain rules for internal governance and management, subject to company law.

Why are board resolutions important?

Companies act through authorised decision-making processes. Proper resolutions and records help document approvals for corporate actions.

When should legal due diligence be conducted?

It is commonly considered for investments, acquisitions, mergers, major financing, joint ventures and other material transactions.

Can company ownership change after incorporation?

Yes. Shareholding and capital may change through appropriate transactions and corporate processes, subject to constitutional documents, contracts and law.

Should founder-created IP belong to the company?

If the IP is intended for the company’s business, ownership should be reviewed and documented. Incorporation alone does not necessarily transfer pre-existing IP from a founder or creator.

When should governance be reviewed?

Review it as the business evolves, particularly when investors join, ownership changes, major transactions occur or management and regulatory needs materially change.

BUILD ON THE RIGHT LEGAL FOUNDATION

Clarify ownership.
Support responsible growth.

Speak with the IntellexEmpire Company Law & Corporate Advisory Team about incorporation, governance, documentation, compliance support, investment, transactions or restructuring.

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