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Legal Assistance Across Every Stage of a Business Matter.

Corporate, Business & Compliance

Meti Legal & Advisory provides structured legal assistance for business formation, corporate governance, statutory registrations, and regulatory compliance — for startups, MSMEs, and established businesses in Karnataka and across India — conducted in accordance with the Advocates Act, 1961, and the Bar Council of India Rules, 1975.

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Business Formation

Assistance with company incorporation, LLP registration, partnership deeds, and proprietorship setup — with structured legal support from the initial stage of business formation.

Statutory Compliance

GST, FSSAI, Udyam, Trademark, IEC, Shop & Establishment, and MCA and ROC filings — handled in accordance with applicable statutory requirements and procedural timelines.

Corporate Governance

Shareholder agreements, board governance documentation, mergers and acquisitions, FDI and FEMA compliance, and regulatory advisory for businesses operating in regulated sectors.

Business Law Handled With Structure and Procedural Precision.

About the Practice Areas

Starting and operating a business in India involves navigating a range of legal requirements — from selecting the appropriate business structure and completing incorporation formalities, to maintaining ongoing statutory compliance, managing corporate governance, and remaining aligned with applicable regulatory frameworks. Each of these stages involves specific documentation obligations, filing requirements, and procedural steps that must be addressed correctly and in a timely manner.

Meti Legal & Advisory provides structured legal assistance across the full lifecycle of a business matter — from pre-incorporation advisory and documentation through to ongoing compliance, contractual governance, and regulatory engagement. The practice assists individuals setting up their first entity, MSMEs managing statutory compliance obligations, and established businesses navigating acquisitions, foreign investments, or regulatory requirements.

Every matter begins with a clear examination of the business structure, sector, and stage — so that the applicable legal and regulatory requirements are identified accurately and addressed in a structured and coordinated manner.

The practice handles the full range of corporate and compliance matters: company and LLP incorporation, MCA and ROC filings, shareholders and founders agreements, board governance documentation, mergers and acquisitions, FDI and FEMA advisory, GST and FSSAI compliance, MSME and Udyam registration, trademark and IP filings, and regulatory advisory covering SEBI, RBI, and MCA requirements.

Matters Handled Under Corporate, Business & Compliance

The following matters fall within the Corporate, Business & Compliance practice at Meti Legal & Advisory. Each is approached through a structured process — from initial assessment and documentation through to filing, registration, and ongoing advisory.

Company Incorporation

End-to-end assistance for incorporating a Private Limited Company, One Person Company, or Limited Liability Partnership — including name approval and MCA filing, drafting of Memorandum and Articles of Association, procurement of DIN and DSC, obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation, and PAN and TAN registration advisory.

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Partnership & Proprietorship Setup

Drafting of partnership deeds, registration of partnership firms, documentation for proprietorship businesses, GST and MSME registration, and trade licence advisory — for individuals and small businesses establishing structured legal operations.

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MCA & ROC Filings

Filing of annual returns under MGT-7, financial statements under AOC-4, Director KYC under DIR-3 KYC, charge creation and satisfaction forms, event-based filings for appointment, resignation, and address change, and assistance with strike-off and restoration of companies.

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Shareholders & Founders Agreements

Drafting and review of shareholders agreements and founders agreements covering equity structure, vesting schedules, anti-dilution provisions, tag-along and drag-along rights, IP assignment clauses, reserved matters, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

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Board Resolutions & Statutory Registers

Drafting of board and shareholder resolutions, preparation of minutes of board and general meetings, maintenance of statutory registers including register of members, directors, and charges, and assistance with signing and authentication requirements.

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Mergers, Acquisitions & Due Diligence

Legal due diligence for acquisitions and investments, drafting of share purchase agreements and business transfer agreements, CCI filing advisory, coordination of board and shareholder approvals, and assistance with regulatory clearances under applicable laws.

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Foreign Investment

Advisory on sectoral caps and entry routes under the FDI Policy, RBI filing and reporting requirements, FC-GPR and FC-TRS form filings, ODI compliance for outbound investments, advisory on FEMA matters and compounding, and repatriation guidance under applicable regulations.

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GST Registration & Compliance

New GST registration, advisory on the composition scheme, return filing assistance for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, input tax credit advisory, GST audit support, and assistance with GST notices before applicable authorities.

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FSSAI Licence & Renewal

Advisory on licence category — basic, state, or central — application filing, compilation and verification of required documents, renewal management, compliance advisory for food businesses, and assistance during FSSAI inspections.

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Udyam & MSME Registration

Eligibility assessment, online registration on the Udyam portal, issuance of the Udyam registration certificate, advisory on applicable scheme benefits, guidance on re-classification, and update and amendment support.

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Shop & Establishment Registration

State-specific advisory on applicability and procedure, application filing with the relevant authority, renewal management, employee record compliance under the applicable State Act, and labour law linkage advisory.

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Import-Export Code

DGFT application filing for new IEC, document compilation and verification, IEC modification and update, bank account linking, advisory on export incentive schemes, and guidance on IEC surrender where applicable.

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Trademark & IP Registration

Trademark availability search and clearance, identification of appropriate classes under the Trade Marks Act, filing of trademark applications, drafting of examination replies, handling of opposition proceedings, and renewal and trademark watch services.

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Annual Compliance & Secretarial Work

Assistance with AGMs and EGMs, board meeting coordination and documentation, preparation of the annual statutory filing calendar, compliance review, filings for director appointment and resignation, and advisory on penalties and default remediation.

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Regulatory Advisory

Regulatory mapping for businesses operating in regulated sectors, compliance programme structuring, inspection and audit readiness, advisory on penalty mitigation and default remediation, licensing advisory, and engagement with regulatory authorities as required.

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Who We Assist

Legal Assistance Structured Around Your Stage of Business.

The Corporate, Business & Compliance practice areas at Meti Legal & Advisory are engaged across a range of business types and stages — from individuals incorporating their first entity to established organisations managing ongoing regulatory and governance obligations. Each matter is approached with a clear understanding of the specific legal and compliance requirements applicable to the business’s structure, sector, and stage of development.

Establishing a business involves a series of foundational legal decisions — the choice of business structure, the documentation governing the relationship between founders, the intellectual property ownership arrangements, and the early-stage compliance obligations that apply from the date of incorporation. Each of these decisions carries consequences that can be difficult to reverse once the business is operational.

Meti Legal & Advisory assists startups and first-time founders with selecting the appropriate business structure — whether a Private Limited Company, LLP, OPC, or partnership — based on the specific nature, funding plans, and operational requirements of the business. The practice handles the full incorporation process, drafts founders and shareholders agreements covering equity structure, vesting, IP assignment, and exit arrangements, and addresses the initial compliance requirements applicable to the newly incorporated entity. The objective is to ensure that the legal foundation of the business is correctly and completely established before operations begin.

 

As a business grows, its legal and compliance obligations expand in parallel. Statutory registrations become mandatory. Employment contracts and vendor agreements require careful drafting. GST compliance and annual filings demand consistent attention. IP assets require protection. Regulatory requirements specific to the sector may come into effect. Managing these obligations while continuing to operate and grow the business requires a structured, reliable legal support arrangement.

Meti Legal & Advisory assists MSMEs and growing businesses with the full range of statutory registrations — including Udyam and MSME registration, GST registration and compliance, FSSAI licensing, Shop and Establishment registration, and Import-Export Code procurement. The practice also handles employment and vendor contract drafting, trademark registration, and annual MCA and ROC compliance — providing structured legal assistance that enables the business to remain compliant without operational disruption.

 

Established businesses face a different set of legal requirements — corporate governance obligations, board and shareholder documentation, regulatory compliance across multiple authorities, contractual relationships with a wide range of counterparties, and, at certain stages, transactions involving mergers, acquisitions, or foreign investment. Each of these areas requires careful legal attention and a structured approach to documentation, filing, and regulatory engagement.

Meti Legal & Advisory assists established businesses and corporates with board and shareholder meeting documentation, preparation and maintenance of statutory registers, annual secretarial compliance, shareholder and board-level dispute resolution, drafting and review of commercial contracts and agreements, mergers and acquisitions due diligence and documentation, and regulatory advisory covering SEBI, RBI, and MCA requirements. The practice approaches each matter with a clear understanding of the corporate structure and regulatory environment of the business, ensuring that legal and compliance obligations are addressed accurately and completely.

 

Foreign businesses and investors seeking to establish or expand a presence in India must navigate a specific set of regulatory and compliance requirements — including FDI policy compliance, FEMA filings, entity structuring decisions, sector-specific regulatory approvals, and ongoing RBI reporting obligations. The applicable framework is detailed and subject to periodic regulatory revision, making structured legal advisory essential at every stage.

Meti Legal & Advisory provides advisory on entry routes and sectoral caps under the applicable FDI Policy, RBI filing and reporting requirements including FC-GPR and FC-TRS form filings, ODI compliance for outbound investments, FEMA advisory and compounding matters where applicable, and entity structuring guidance for foreign businesses establishing a presence in India. The practice assists with the full range of documentation and regulatory filings required from the pre-entry stage through to ongoing compliance — ensuring that the foreign entity’s operations in India remain aligned with the applicable regulatory framework at every stage.

 

Associations & Memberships

Professional Standing & Court Enrollments

Dr. Vijaykumar Meti is enrolled as an advocate with the Karnataka State Bar Council and operates in accordance with the Advocates Act, 1961, and the professional standards framed by the Bar Council of India. The practice is enrolled before the Judicial Magistrate First Class Court, Lingasugur, and the Senior Civil Judge’s Court, Lingasugur, handling criminal, magisterial, and civil matters within their respective jurisdictions.

BCI

Bar Council of India

KSBC

Karnataka State Bar Council

Our Process

Every matter follows a defined process — ensuring that the relevant facts, legal framework, and procedural requirements are carefully examined before action is taken.

Contact & Review

Reach the practice by email or telephone with a brief description of the matter. The nature, factual background, and legal context are reviewed to understand the scope of the legal issue.

Legal Assessment

Applicable statutes, relevant precedents, documentation requirements, and procedural steps are examined in the specific context of the matter before a legal position is communicated.

Formal Engagement

Where engagement proceeds, the matter is handled in accordance with applicable professional standards, procedural requirements, and the ethical obligations of an enrolled advocate.

Frequently Asked Questions​

Meti Legal & Advisory handles a wide range of corporate, business, and compliance matters — including company and LLP incorporation, MCA and ROC filings, shareholders and founders agreements, board governance documentation, mergers and acquisitions, FDI and FEMA advisory, GST and FSSAI compliance, MSME and Udyam registration, trademark and IP filings, Shop and Establishment registration, Import-Export Code procurement, annual secretarial compliance, and regulatory advisory covering SEBI, RBI, and MCA requirements. A full list of matters handled is available in the Areas Covered section of this page.

Meti Legal & Advisory provides end-to-end incorporation assistance for Private Limited Companies, One Person Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, partnership firms, and proprietorship businesses. The practice assists with the full incorporation process — including name approval, MCA filing, drafting of constitutional documents, procurement of DIN and DSC, and obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation. Advisory on the most appropriate structure for a specific business context is also available.

Yes. Meti Legal & Advisory assists startups and first-time founders with selecting the appropriate business structure, completing the incorporation process, drafting founders and shareholders agreements, and addressing early-stage compliance requirements — so that the legal foundation of the business is correctly established from the outset.

Meti Legal & Advisory assists businesses with their ongoing statutory compliance obligations — including annual MCA and ROC filings, GST return filing, director KYC, board and shareholder meeting documentation, maintenance of statutory registers, renewal of registrations such as FSSAI and Shop and Establishment licences, and trademark renewal. The practice also assists with preparation of the annual compliance calendar to ensure that filing deadlines are tracked and met.

Yes. Meti Legal & Advisory assists with the full trademark registration process under the Trade Marks Act — including trademark availability search and clearance, identification of appropriate classes, filing of trademark applications, drafting of examination replies, handling of opposition proceedings, and renewal and trademark watch services.

Yes. Meti Legal & Advisory assists with new GST registration, advisory on the composition scheme, return filing assistance for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, input tax credit advisory, GST audit support, and assistance with GST notices before applicable authorities. The practice addresses GST compliance requirements in the context of the specific business structure and sector of each matter.

Yes. Meti Legal & Advisory provides advisory on entry routes and sectoral caps under the FDI Policy, RBI filing and reporting requirements, FC-GPR and FC-TRS form filings, ODI compliance for outbound investments, FEMA advisory and compounding matters, and entity structuring for foreign businesses and investors establishing or expanding a presence in India.

A shareholders agreement governs the rights and obligations of shareholders in a company — covering matters such as equity structure, transfer restrictions, anti-dilution provisions, and dispute resolution. A founders agreement is typically entered into at the early stage of a venture between co-founders — covering roles, responsibilities, equity vesting, IP ownership, and exit arrangements. Meti Legal & Advisory drafts and reviews both, tailored to the specific structure and requirements of each business.

Yes. Meti Legal & Advisory assists with legal due diligence for acquisitions and investments, drafting of share purchase agreements and business transfer agreements, CCI filing advisory, coordination of board and shareholder approvals, and assistance with regulatory clearances under applicable laws. Each merger or acquisition matter is approached through a structured assessment of the legal, regulatory, and documentation requirements involved.

Udyam registration is the official registration process for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises under the MSMED Act, administered through the Udyam portal. It provides businesses with MSME status, enabling access to government schemes, priority sector benefits, and other regulatory advantages. Meti Legal & Advisory assists with eligibility assessment, online registration, issuance of the Udyam registration certificate, advisory on applicable benefits, guidance on re-classification, and update and amendment support.

Every corporate and compliance matter at Meti Legal & Advisory begins with a preliminary review of the nature of the requirement, the applicable legal and regulatory framework, and the documentation and filing obligations involved. The specific requirements are then mapped in full — including applicable statutes, regulatory authorities, filing deadlines, and documentation requirements — before any filing or documentation work is undertaken.

General enquiries regarding corporate, business, and compliance matters may be directed to Meti Legal & Advisory by email at [email protected] or by telephone. The practice is based in Karnataka and all enquiries are reviewed and responded to in accordance with the professional standards applicable to an enrolled legal practice. Submission of an enquiry does not constitute legal advice or create an advocate-client relationship.

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Meti Legal & Advisory is a legal practice enrolled with the Bar Council of Karnataka, operating in accordance with the Advocates Act, 1961, and the Bar Council of India Rules, 1975, as amended.

The information contained on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an advocate-client relationship. Users of this website are requested to note that they are accessing this website of their own accord and volition. No advertisement, solicitation, inducement, or personal communication of any kind has been made by the practice or any of its members to invite access to this website or to solicit any work.

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