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Structuring seed to Series A venture rounds, founder cap tables, convertible debt instruments (SAFE/KISS), and dual-tier Singapore/Delaware holding company frameworks.

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Structuring seed to Series A venture rounds, founder cap tables, convertible debt instruments (SAFE/KISS), and dual-tier Singapore/Delaware holding company frameworks.

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<p>Structuring seed to Series A venture rounds, founder cap tables, convertible debt instruments (SAFE/KISS), and dual-tier Singapore/Delaware holding company frameworks.</p>
<div class="lbd-hub-statutes">Jurisdiction & Primary Statutes: Companies Act 1994, Bangladesh Bank GFET Guidelines, Contract Act 1872</div>

Specialized Practice Modules & Advisory Guides

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        <h3>Founder Agreements & Vesting</h3>
        <p>Reverse vesting schedules, IP assignment deeds, and dead-equity mitigation mechanisms.</p>
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        <a href="/startups-venture/company-incorporation/" class="lbd-service-link" aria-label="Review procedural guide for Founder Agreements & Vesting">Read Advisory Guide &rarr;</a>
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        <h3>SAFE & Convertible Notes</h3>
        <p>Y-Combinator post-money SAFE localization, valuation caps, and discount triggers under Bangladesh law.</p>
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        <a href="/startups-venture/commercial-contracts/" class="lbd-service-link" aria-label="Review procedural guide for SAFE & Convertible Notes">Read Advisory Guide &rarr;</a>
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        <h3>Cross-Border Flip Structuring</h3>
        <p>Transferring local equity to offshore holding entities (Singapore Pte Ltd / Delaware C-Corp) with central bank clearance.</p>
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        <a href="/startups-venture/corporate-governance/" class="lbd-service-link" aria-label="Review procedural guide for Cross-Border Flip Structuring">Read Advisory Guide &rarr;</a>
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        <h3>ESOP Pool Creation</h3>
        <p>Employee stock option pools, phantom equity schemes, and vesting administration protocols.</p>
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        <a href="/startups-venture/securities/" class="lbd-service-link" aria-label="Review procedural guide for ESOP Pool Creation">Read Advisory Guide &rarr;</a>
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        <h3>Regulatory Sandbox & Licensing</h3>
        <p>Fintech licensing, payment system operator (PSO/PSP) scoping, and central bank sandbox approvals.</p>
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        <a href="/startups-venture/banking-regulation/" class="lbd-service-link" aria-label="Review procedural guide for Regulatory Sandbox & Licensing">Read Advisory Guide &rarr;</a>
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Statutory Obligation & Compliance Timeline Matrix

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      <td><strong>FERA 1947, Chapter 18</strong></td>
      <td>Outward Share Swap & Flip Authorization</td>
      <td>Bangladesh Bank</td>
      <td><strong>60-90 Days</strong></td>
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      <td><strong>Companies Act 1994, § 117</strong></td>
      <td>Form 117 Instrument of Share Transfer & Stamp Duty</td>
      <td>RJSC</td>
      <td><strong>30 Days</strong></td>
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      <td><strong>Stamp Act 1899, Art 62</strong></td>
      <td>1.5% Stamp Duty Ad Valorem Remittance</td>
      <td>Internal Resources Division</td>
      <td><strong>Prior to RJSC</strong></td>
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