Corporate advisory connects legal structure with decision-making. Growing companies should ensure that ownership, authority, approvals, contracts and statutory records remain aligned as the business changes.
Legal note: Requirements depend on the entity, sector, transaction and current notifications. This is general information, not legal, tax or investment advice for a particular business.
Board and shareholder governance
Map matters reserved to the board, shareholders, investors or committees. Check notice, quorum, voting, conflict and documentation requirements under the company's constitutional and transaction documents.
Ownership and securities
- Capitalisation table reconciliation
- Issue and transfer records
- Share certificates and statutory registers
- Employee equity approvals and grants
- Investor rights and transfer restrictions
- Beneficial ownership and disclosure review where applicable
Authority and contracting
Adopt clear signing and delegation controls. Material contracts should be approved at the correct level and stored with amendments, renewals and performance notices.
Transactions and change events
Funding, restructuring, acquisition, major asset transactions and founder exits require coordinated corporate, contractual, tax, employment and regulatory review.
Compliance reporting
Use an evidence-based calendar and escalation process. Avoid describing a company as fully compliant without defining scope, date and verification method.
Frequently asked questions
Does every decision need a board resolution?
No. The Companies Act, articles, shareholder agreements and delegations determine the required authority.
Is a cap table enough to prove ownership?
No. It should reconcile with statutory and transactional records.
Can corporate counsel replace a company secretary or tax professional?
Different regulated roles may be required. Work should be coordinated without implying one adviser performs every function.
When should governance documents be reviewed?
Review them before fundraising, founder exits, major contracts, ownership transfers, new investors or material changes in business control.
Can unsigned approvals create later disputes?
Yes. Missing approvals, incomplete minutes or unclear authority can create enforceability, audit and internal-control problems.
Should compliance be checked only after a notice?
No. Periodic review helps identify filing, authority, contract and ownership gaps before they become disputes or transaction blockers.
Official resources
- Companies Act, 2013
- Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
- Startup India: DPIIT recognition
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Related service: corporate compliance and due-diligence services.
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