Startup legal service
Legal solutions for Early Stage Startups
Starting your own business is exciting but also tough. You understand your product, but it turns out there is all this legal stuff to deal with. We’re here to help. We can guide you through it all, so you can focus on what you do best.
Tailor-made early stage startup legal services
Commercial Law
If it’s related to contracts, structuring or business compliance – it’s our bag, baby. We do the day to day contracts which keep your business ticking, but we’re also experts in company structuring, and investor readiness.
Intellectual Property Law
If you’re a modern business, then you have some form of intellectual property which is valuable to you. And that value needs to be protected. Your trademark needs to be protected, your secret-sauces kept secret and your IP structured in a way which works. Chat to us. This is our jam.
Data Law
If your business collects or uses personal data (and that’s all of us), then data protection laws are applicable to you. Join the hundreds of clients who’ve trusted Legalese to guide them on the journey to data compliance.
Labour Law
Any business owner will tell you, managing your team is often the toughest part of running a business. We can’t help you pick your team, but our labour legal team can make sure their contracts are drafted, policies are formalised and if something goes wrong, we’re here to help with that too.
TRUSTED BY TOP STARTUPS
Why Legalese?
Upfront
fees
We quote before we start working, ensuring that you never get an invoice which you were not expecting. By committing to a fee, we align ourselves with our clients, so we’re both incentivised to work efficiently and correctly. Our belief is that legal fees should be affordable and transparent and we’re leading a movement bringing this ethic to the legal practice.
Quick turnaround
time
Lawyers are traditionally sluggish. We’re a breathe of fresh air. Our systematic approach to our work means we deliver work quickly and never ghost our clients while they wait. Imagine a lawyer who understands customer service, uses technology to communicate and gets work to you within 7 – 10 days (or sooner if needed). Now open your eyes.
Humans,
not lawyers
We built Legalese to address the problems with traditional law firms. We’re not suits, we’re not billable hours. We’re here to ensure you have a lawyer by your side while you build your business. Our lawyers are handpicked not just for their smarts but for their understanding of business and the entrepreneurial journey. In that way, we’re humans, not lawyers.
We understand
startups and law
It doesn’t help to have a lawyer who always says ‘no’. Our lawyers think creatively and design solutions which stick to the rules, but get the job done. We bring to the table our knowledge of your industry and our team’s years of experience, to ensure that we’re forward thinking, yet grounded in law. Its why we call ourselves a creative legal agency.
WE DON’T BELIEVE IN HIDDEN FEES
TRANSPARENT PRICING
We’ve curated a few of our popular products, but check out our service pages for more pricing. Or just get in touch to chat.
VAT excl. T&C’s apply
Client Terms
R7 425.00
Company Registration – Proprietary Limited (Pty Ltd)
R4 125.00
Company Registration – Non Profit Company
R7 425.00
Employment Contract
R7 425.00
Legal Consultation
R1 650.00
Manufacturer Agreement
R9 900.00
Online Compliance Bundle – Website terms and conditions, and a Privacy Policy
R13 200.00
Service Level Agreement (Standard)
R8 250.00
Shareholders Agreement (Simple)
R9 900.00
Starting your own business can be exciting, nerve-wracking and difficult. You understand how your product or service works and why it’s a game changer. Yet there are so many elements that feel out of your control: Are you supposed to register a company and pay tax? How do you protect your interests and ensure everything is done by the book? What should you do to ensure good and sustainable relationships with your partners?
Why does a startup need Legalese?
No one is suing you, and you’re doing nothing criminal. So why do you need a lawyer? Every day, you’re entering contracts, creating protectable property, and taking on duties and obligations under the law. Whether you realise it or not, you’re a player on the legal landscape.
As a legal service for entrepreneurs, Legalese is fluent in the language of the law. We understand the nuances of your industry and your needs. We offer affordable, accessible and understandable legal services for startups to ensure that you’re operating in a legal, efficient, risk-averse manner, and to assist you in the day-to-day running of your business.
No matter your entrepreneurial needs, with our understanding of cutting-edge technologies and grasp of the most recent local and international law, Legalese can partner with you, offering practical legal advice and guidance on the best way forward. We offer user-friendly legal products and packages designed specifically for start-up companies and small businesses. We charge fixed fees without hidden costs which are appropriate to your business size – rather than the ever-growing amounts traditionally charged by law firms.
Our products are tailored to assist at any stage of your business journey, no matter your size or sector. We aim to partner with you from the get-go, providing information and implementation guidance so that you can avoid difficulties, liability, and costs later on.
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