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Closing is done; everything begins: SAS governance, reporting, anti-dilution, liquidation preference, drag/tag… and legal formalities (articles, RBE, legal announcement, single portal). A practical post-funding guide.
SaaS startups: in 2026, your terms of sale must reflect the GDPR, Data Act, loi SREN and AI Act. Portability, security, liability and pricing transparency: what the law requires and how to comply.
Setting a pre-revenue valuation without turnover requires appropriate methods (Berkus, Scorecard, VC, comparables) and rigorous legal preparation (registration, JEI, aid, securities). A practical guide…
60 days of non-payment exceeds the maximum statutory B2B period. Discover practical steps to recover your debt (formal demand, payment order), calculate penalties and avoid limitation.
In 2026, lawyers' fees for a seed round are most often €5,000–€15,000 excluding VAT (standard), reaching €30–50k for complex rounds. Fixed fees, success fees, legaltech: an analy…
Unsuitable company forms, copy-and-paste articles, unprotected IP, weak contracts, ignored GDPR/NIS2 requirements, poorly documented CIR claims… Here are 12 common legal mistakes made by French startups and how to avoid them in 2…
Cash-flow difficulties? Understand when to seek safeguard proceedings (before cessation of payments) or judicial reorganisation (after), the critical 45-day deadline, documents required, immediate effects and the logic…
French startup: how do you hire a developer abroad on a permanent/fixed-term contract or fully remotely? Work authorisation, international contracts (Rome I), remote work, social security (EU A1), essential clauses and risk…
What contractual steps should you take for proprietary software, SaaS or open source in 2026? Essential clauses, Data Act, Cyber Resilience Act, CPI L122‑6‑1 and litigation strategy under CJEU C‑666/18.
Contracts, shareholders' agreements, fundraising, GDPR compliance, commercial disputes: discover what a business lawyer actually does and when to engage one to protect your business.
Draft a robust distribution agreement: territorial exclusivity, non-compete obligations (during and after the agreement), “loi Doubin” disclosure, active/passive sales and VBER 2022/720 limits.
Bpifrance, French Tech Tremplin, CIR/JEI: a 2026 overview of startup grants and tax credits, de minimis cumulation (€300,000) and good application practice.
A SaaS contract is a hybrid agreement. In 2026, it must incorporate SLAs, security, GDPR, Data Act exit/portability, IP and liability. Discover the clauses to require and pitfalls to avoid.
A shareholder’s departure from an SAS/SARL: check the articles and agreement (approval, good/bad leaver), choose an exit route (transfer, buyback, exclusion), set the price and complete formalities (registration, registers, RBE)…
In 2026, allow €1,500–€5,000 excluding VAT for a standard shareholders’ agreement and €3,000–€8,000 for a complex matter. We explain price drivers, billing models, included deliverables and how to secure a clear quote…
Founders, make secure legal choices. This 2026 guide details the criteria for selecting a startup lawyer (company law, IP, GDPR and financing), a 4-week method, cost ranges and checklists…
Penalised under Article L442-1 of the Commercial Code, abrupt termination of an established commercial relationship exposes you to compensation often based on gross margin over missing notice. Practical guide and check…
In 2026, hosting an intern in a startup requires a sound agreement, a maximum duration of 924 hours, a statutory minimum allowance, hosting quotas and strict educational supervision. Here is the practical guide…
Since Schrems II and the 2021 SCCs, every transfer outside the EU without an adequacy decision requires a documented TIA, supplementary measures and the right SCC modules. Here are the practical method, pitfalls and action plan…
How should you select a business lawyer in Paris for your startup in 2026? A 5-step method, key criteria (SAS, fundraising, GDPR, IP), budget and operational checklist.
How can you terminate a commercial contract without abrupt-termination risk? Written notice, acceptable grounds, exceptions (serious breach), step-by-step procedure, useful clauses and checklists.
Mandatory PSFP regime, €5m per-project cap, KIIS, reflection period, investor tests: a complete practical explanation of the French and European crowdfunding framework.
Increasing a startup’s capital requires a rigorous procedure (SAS/SARL). Follow the legal steps, understand contributions, DPS, legal notices, M2 and SIE, and avoid common mistakes leading to invalidity or disputes…
A startup legal audit checks structure, contracts, employment, GDPR/cyber, IP, tax and AI. Follow our method, detailed checklist and 30/60/90 action plan for success.
