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The contractual agreements at the beginning of a business are critical, especially when the business does well. If the business fails, the agreements will not matter. The agreements that every business requires will govern not only the relationship between founders, but also the third parties that the business will interact with, which will not only be the customers, but also landlords, banks or lenders, suppliers, marketing, website design, etc. Some of the goals of putting in the cost and effort in getting proper agreements when starting a business are:
- Clarify and establish parties’ roles in the business
- Identify and confirm rights and obligations
- Create legally recognised and enforceable obligations
- Ensure clarity and consistency in business dealings
- Reduce opportunistic business practices
The types of documents and agreements that businesses typically will require at the beginning are:
- Basic term sheets and memorandums of understanding
- Employment and independent contractor contracts
- Guarantee / Indemnity agreements
- Incorporation of companies and registration of businesses
- General terms of sales (e.g. for delivery orders)
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Loan agreements
- Intellectual property
- Employment agreements
- Tenancy agreement
- E-commerce (e.g. end user license agreements, privacy policy, registration of trade marks, website/app terms of use)
Not all businesses will require the full suite of agreements and documents. We understand that businesses have a limited legal budget when starting out. Speak with our experienced corporate lawyers to work out the order of priority in which the business can invest in these agreements.
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Mr Baiross, Crystal, and the team are very professional and friendly. Mr Baiross gives excellent advise and is prompt in his replies. Crystal is helpful and attentive when it came to executing the agreement. Overall the team is patient and will help clarify any questions and concerns you have.
Areas include
- Incorporation of company
- Corporate secretarial services
- Provision of nominee director
- Provision of registered address
- Share related matters
- Business reporting matters
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Why Us
Why Choose IRB Law
End-to-End Business Setup Expertise
We guide you through incorporation, structuring, and compliance to ensure a smooth start in Singapore.
Practical, Business-Focused Advice
We provide clear, commercially sound guidance to help you make informed decisions from day one.
Transparent and Competitive Fees
We offer upfront pricing with no hidden charges, giving you clarity and confidence as you launch your business.
Our Lawyers
Meet Some of the IRB Team
Mohamed Baiross
Mohamed Baiross is the managing partner of IRB Law and one of the nation's leading lawyers in multiple practice areas, including civil, corporate, and commercial law. With over three decades of experience as a business lawyer, Mohamed Baiross has built a renowned corporate law firm in Singapore, providing expert legal services to global corporations and local businesses.
Kulvinder Kaur
Kulvinder Kaur is a prominent commercial and corporate lawyer and an expert in litigation matters. Kaur is well-known in all courts of Singapore for strong legal representation in the most complex cases across multiple practice areas.
