OUR STARTUP G PROGRAM

We believe in a dynamic Quebec, strengthened by the audacity of its entrepreneurs. Women and men who, like you, rethink, innovate and create the companies of the future.

Your ambitions challenge us, and we want to see you succeed. We understand the challenges you face and can anticipate every legal aspect. Most importantly, we believe viscerally in the power of collaboration. It’s our DNA.

Setting up a company involves a number of stages and challenges. Our program reflects this reality. It’s the fruit of in-depth reflection, and our aim is to combine our know-how with your business vision to build a strong legal structure adapted to your reality. A vehicle for your development.

No inflexible models, no reduced hourly rates (but for a limited number of hours), no hidden fees or charges. We’re here, quite simply, to support your ideas with a no-nonsense approach.

How does it start?
Through friendly conversation.

TWO YEARS OF WORKING AND BUILDING TOGETHER

We estimate that two years are needed to cover the legal aspects essential to the success of your start-up and subsequent operations. That's the length of the program we're proposing. Throughout, you'll have access to qualified legal experts and 2 meetings a year. We believe this approach is essential if we are to learn more about your business and advise you properly.

If this help can make a difference, we can also help you benefit from the synergy of the Gascon business network, and assist you with any requests inherent in setting up a new business (accounting, HR, marketing, financing, partnerships, etc.).

YOUR NEEDS IN 4 KEY AREAS

1 - Create the most effective legal vehicle

Every legal form of business has advantages and disadvantages, whether it's a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a corporation, a non-profit organization or a cooperative. It's not always easy to find your way around, so let's first determine and structure the legal vehicle that will enable you to achieve your objectives.

2 - Promote your company's growth with targeted contracts

Right from the start, you'll be taking a series of actions that are essential to your company's growth. The signing of a lease for your premises, an agreement with a business partner or collaborator, a major acquisition or a first sale: these actions all have legal consequences. We'll help you protect your rights, frame your obligations and reduce your risks with targeted, intelligent and well-constructed contracts.

3 - Obtaining financing

This is the main challenge for any start-up company, to secure the financial resources needed to implement a project. We'll help you get to grips with the legal issues involved, which vary greatly depending on the source of financing: your family, a financial institution or a private lender.

4 - Protect your intellectual property

It is imperative to protect your company's intellectual property to prevent a competitor from appropriating your name, brand identity or any other form of intellectual property that distinguishes your company from all others on the market.

OUR PACKAGES

We’ve put together a number of turnkey packages to give you the flexibility to move forward as your needs and business evolve.
This way, you can better forecast costs.

START-UP PACKAGE

Starting up a business requires time and reflection. This package allows you to start off on the right foot with a legal form that meets your immediate needs and projections. It also enables you to obtain a confidentiality agreement to protect your project during preliminary discussions with investors, partners or suppliers. Finally, in the digital age, your website's terms and conditions will give you greater protection when third parties visit your site.
  • Constitution and legal organization
  • Confidentiality agreement
  • Terms and conditions of use
  • Annual update of company registers

FLIGHT PACKAGE

As soon as a company is up and running, questions of financing and growth arise. This package offers you personalized support in negotiating financing with investors or institutional lenders, while providing you with a shareholders' agreement that governs the terms of your partnership.
  • Standard agreement between 2 shareholders
  • Revision of a financing offer and ancillary warranties

    or

  • Subscription agreement (non-institutional financing)

TAKE-OFF PACKAGE

Intellectual property is often one of the most important assets when starting up a business. You must therefore protect it well. This package is specifically designed to protect your intellectual property through the required registration applications.
  • Application for copyright registration
  • Filing a trademark application (logo, etc.)

ALTITUDE PACKAGE

Every active company needs effective, targeted contracts. This package enables you to call on our legal experts to draw up 2 contracts or agreements required for your activities. For example, the drafting of an employment contract when hiring a key employee, or the preparation of a service agreement / specific sales agreement when marketing a product.
  • Preparation of 2 standard agreements or contracts from among the following: service/sales agreement, employment contract, agreement between 2 shareholders, confidentiality agreement, non-competition agreement, assignment of intellectual property, etc.

CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT

Are your needs different? So don’t hesitate to let us know. Together, we’ll put together a package that fits you like a glove. For example, your package could include the following items:

  • Incorporation and organization (including standard multi-class share capital)
  • Incorporation of a non-profit organization (NPO)
  • Setting up a cooperative
  • Revision of a financing offer and ancillary warranties
  • Trademark filing and logo protection
  • Conditions of use of a website
  • Subscription agreement (non-institutional financing)
  • Standard agreement between 2 shareholders
  • Confidentiality agreement
  • Lease
  • Service agreement
  • Employment contract
  • Non-competition and/or non-solicitation agreement
  • Colocation agreement (data center)
  • User license
  • Transfer of intellectual property

I WANT TO KNOW MORE

Phone, write, let’s arrange a time to meet.
We’d be delighted to discuss your requirements.

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