Start ups
Our law firm supports the development of your start-up
Turn your first steps into a successful future with CMS
You have a project, you are enthusiastic by the idea of launching it. You are aware that creating a structure can prove itself difficult. Your friends, your network has warned you that certain aspects need special attention.
Naturally, you ask yourself some legal, fiscal or employment questions surrounding the different phases of your start-up.
| A first meeting, free of charge, to accompany you with the creation, fundraising and the exit of your project. |
| A team of 10 lawyers specialised in employment law, tax law and corporate law are at your disposal and are motivated to guide you and to render your project successful. |
| Preferential rates based on a tailored financial offer. |
| We provide you with the services of a leading corporate law firm thanks to our “one stop shop” approach. Furthermore, you can benefit from both our Belgian and international network. |
| Phase 1: Launching your start-up
We will help you with the following steps:
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| Phase 2: Negotiating with investors (fundraising)
Here are some important aspects to keep in the back of your mind during the second phase:
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| Phase 3 : Exit
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What can we offer you?
Having already advised many start-ups, we understand the risks you have to face. Our experts will guide you through the various issues you might encounter so that you can focus on what really matters: your business growth. Here are a few of the essential services that we will offer you when starting your business:
| Our "Start-up Legal Package" contains all the basic legal documents to launch a company. |
| Our Investment Agreement provides the following in a single agreement:
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| The "IP Report" provides you with an overview of the situation and precautions to be taken regarding any of the essential assets of a start-up: the intellectual property rights. |
| We act as a “conciliator” in case of difficulties between shareholders. |
Start-up Legal Package
Starting a business is a complicated process. To guide you through the multitude of documents that you need to prepare, we will provide you with a package containing everything you need.
- How do you set up a company under Belgian law?
- Invoicing general terms and conditions
- Creating a Limited Liability Company/Public Limited Company (check-list)
- Shareholders’ agreement (check-list)
- Commercial agreements (check-list)
- Employment agreement template
- Service provision agreement template
- Product sale agreement template
- Share purchase agreement template
- Sub-leasing agreement template
- Cooperation agreement template
- General Meeting minutes template
- Management Board Meeting minutes template
- Limited Liability Company voting power table
A team of lawyers dedicated to your start-up
We have a team of enthusiastic lawyers at our disposal dedicated to start-ups. These specialists are motivated by accompanying entrepreneurs. They are active in business incubators, entrepreneur associations, dedicated investment funds, etc. and at your service to help you in carrying out the choices that fulfil your ambitions.
Local market knowledge. Global outlook
We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.
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