At every stage — legal and compliance gaps are time bombs that go off at the worst possible moment (during due diligence).
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Build a Startup Legal & Compliance Checklist. # Context Original working context: - Step 1: My startup: {{describe}}. Stage: {{idea_pre_revenue_raising_money_post_funding}}. Incorporated as: {{private_limited_llp_proprietorship_not_yet}}. Employees: {{number}}. - Step 2: Company formation essentials: What should I have in place from Day 1? (Incorporation, MOA/AOA, founder agreements, IP assignment, bank account). - Step 3: Employment law compliance: As I hire, what are my legal obligations? (Offer letters, employment agreements, PF/ESI, shop and establishment registration, leaves, maternity policy, POSH policy). - Step 4: Tax compliance: GST registration (when required), TDS obligations, advance tax, annual filings, and when to get a CA on retainer vs full-time. - Step 5: Fundraising compliance: FEMA regulations for foreign investment, valuation certificates, RBI reporting requirements, and terms/conditions for convertible instruments. # Goal Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use. # Constraints - Use the user's variables exactly where relevant. - Avoid generic filler and vague advice. - Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation. - Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue. # Output Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.
{{double-curly}} with your real context.At every stage — legal and compliance gaps are time bombs that go off at the worst possible moment (during due diligence).
Legal and compliance is not optional for 'later when we have more money.' Every day you operate without the right agreements, registrations, and filings is a day of accumulated risk. Fix the foundation — it costs far less now than during due diligence.
Validate this business idea rigorously. Assess market size, competition, feasibility, and risk. Give an honest recommendation — do not flatter.
Conduct a structured competitor analysis. Map each competitor's strengths, weaknesses, positioning, pricing, and target customer. Identify the market gaps your business can own.
Write the complete narrative for a 10-slide pitch deck. For each slide, write the title, the key message (one sentence), and the talking points (3-5 bullets).
Recommend a pricing strategy with full rationale. Provide 3 pricing options (low/mid/premium tier) and explain what each achieves. Recommend one as optimal for the stated goal.