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Free guides, regulatory alerts, and template agreements from the Corpus Juris Legal team. No registration required for most resources. Written for Indian businesses, updated for current law.
20 Guides
Legal Guides & Checklists
20 free downloadable guides covering company incorporation, IBC proceedings, DPDP Act compliance, FEMA downstream investment, ESOP structuring, arbitration drafting, and more. Updated regularly to reflect the latest regulatory changes.
- ◆Company Incorporation Checklist (Companies Act 2013)
- ◆DPDP Act 2023 Compliance Playbook
- ◆IBC Resolution Plan Preparation Guide
- ◆FEMA Foreign Investment Flowchart
- ◆ESOP Structuring for Startups
15 Updates
Regulatory Alerts
15 priority-rated regulatory alerts covering recent changes to the Companies Act, SEBI LODR, IBC, RBI Master Directions, labour codes, GST, and the DPDP framework. High-priority alerts indicate immediate compliance deadlines.
- ◆DPDP Rules 2025 — Draft Released
- ◆SEBI LODR: RPT Thresholds Revised
- ◆IBC Pre-packaged Insolvency Extended
- ◆RBI Master Direction: ECB Amendments
- ◆Labour Code Implementation Status
12+ Templates
Legal Templates
Draft template agreements for common commercial transactions — NDAs, MOUs, employment contracts, shareholder agreements, vendor agreements, IP assignment deeds, and more. Templates are starting points; always review with counsel before use.
- ◆Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual & One-Way)
- ◆Memorandum of Understanding
- ◆Employment Agreement (Senior Level)
- ◆Founder & Co-Founder Agreement
- ◆IP Assignment Deed
Regulatory Alerts
High-Priority Updates
Ministry of Electronics & IT
DPDP Rules 2025: Draft Released for Public Consultation
The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 have been published. Companies must review their data processing practices against the draft framework immediately.
Mar 2026
Read →Securities and Exchange Board of India
SEBI LODR Amendment: New RPT Approval Thresholds
Listed companies must revise their related party transaction approval frameworks following SEBI's 2024 LODR amendments, which took full effect on 1 January 2026.
Feb 2026
Read →Ministry of Corporate Affairs
IBC Amendment Ordinance: Pre-packaged Insolvency for MSMEs
The pre-packaged insolvency resolution process for MSMEs has been extended and its eligibility criteria relaxed — widening access for small business debtors.
Jan 2026
Read →Free Downloads
Featured Guides
DPDP Act 2023 Compliance Playbook for Indian Companies
A step-by-step compliance guide covering consent frameworks, data fiduciary obligations, grievance redressal, and penalty exposure under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.
Preparing a Resolution Plan Under the IBC: Applicant's Guide
From Section 29A eligibility to plan submission and voting — a complete guide for resolution applicants navigating the CIRP process at NCLT Delhi.
Company Incorporation Checklist: Private Limited, OPC & LLP
Step-by-step incorporation checklist covering MCA21 filings, DIN/DSC, MOA/AOA drafting, RBI requirements for foreign promoters, and post-incorporation compliances.
FEMA Downstream Investment: Compliance Guide for Indian Companies with Foreign Capital
Downstream investment rules, pricing norms, Form FC-TRS, Form FC-GPR, and the distinction between automatic and government route sectors.
ESOP Structuring for Delhi NCR Startups: Regulatory & Tax Guide
Covers ESOP pool sizing, vesting schedules, Section 17(2) perquisite taxation, Companies Act provisions, and FEMA implications for cross-border employee equity.
Drafting Effective Arbitration Clauses in Indian Commercial Contracts
Seat vs. venue, institutional vs. ad hoc, pathological clauses, governing law, and a model arbitration clause for contracts governed by Indian law.
Need Bespoke Legal Advice?
These resources provide general guidance. For matters specific to your company — M&A structuring, regulatory investigations, IBC proceedings, DPDP compliance programmes — speak with a partner directly.