Startup Legal Packages

Start your business with confidence

Entrepreneurs usually have a business plan and a budget. Our startup packages for different types of businesses come with a transparent flat-fee pricing so you can plan ahead. We combine market best practices and efficient processes with personal advice to make your start with legal a worry of the past.

Benefits of setting up a comprehensive solid legal structure from the start

1
Peace of mind

Tackling all legal essentials from the start means you don’t have to worry about important issues being overlooked and can focus on growing your business

2
Scalability

We have built all documents and guides with growth in mind – instead of expensive clean up actions, you can easily build on top of a solid foundation as you grow your business

3
Great impression

Well-drafted contracts, clean corporate housekeeping and control over legal risks demonstrate operational excellence to other businesses, partners or employees

4
Investor attractiveness

Having your legal setup in order in all five core areas is essential when looking for investors. They are usually doing a legal due diligence to make sure legal risks are minimized before they invest.

 

Packages and pricing

Different business types have different needs. We have tailored our startup packages to four different types of businesses: SaaS, platforms, webshop, and services. If your kind of business does not have a dedicated package, contact us for an individual flat fee.

SaaS Startup Package

Legal essentials for software-as-a-service businesses that scale fast.

CHF 2’450 (excl. VAT, commercial register & notary fees)

KICK-OFF: 20-min kick-off call with our legal experts.

CORPORATE: Incorporation AG or GmbH (from CHF 1’200 notary and commercial register fees depending on type and Canton); if already incorporated you will get 30 mins of legal advice on corporate matters

CONTRACTS: SaaS terms and conditions for Switzerland; website terms and conditions; document management guide

REGULATORY & PRIVACY: Regulation for SaaS businesses – 30 min expert call with overview and answer to your SaaS questions; data protection essentials (privacy policy, data protection guide)

IP: Optional trademark registration in Switzerland (CHF 700 register fees), IP Strategy for SaaS businesses – 30 min expert call, NDA template for SaaS businesses, IP guide

HR: Employment & freelance agreement, HR guide

Platform Startup Package

All you need for your legal setup when starting a platform business.

CHF 2’850 (excl. VAT, commercial register & notary fees)

KICK-OFF: 20-min kick-off call with our legal experts.

CORPORATE: Incorporation AG or GmbH (from CHF 1’200 notary and commercial register fees depending on type and Canton); if already incorporated you will get 30 mins of legal advice on corporate matters

CONTRACTS: Platform terms and conditions for each party connected on the platform for Switzerland; website T&Cs; document management guide

REGULATORY & PRIVACY: Regulation for platform businesses – 30 min expert call with overview and answer to your platform questions; data protection essentials (privacy policy, data protection guide)

IP: Optional trademark registration in Switzerland (CHF 700 register fees), IP Strategy for platform businesses – 30 min expert call, NDA template for platform businesses, IP guide

HR: Employment & freelance agreement, HR guide

Webshop Startup Package

Webshop all-in-one package to start with legal on the right foot.

CHF 1’950 (excl. VAT, commercial register & notary fees)

KICK-OFF: 20-min kick-off call with our legal experts.

CORPORATE: Incorporation AG or GmbH (from CHF 1’200 notary and commercial register fees depending on type and Canton); if already incorporated you will get 30 mins of legal advice on corporate matters

CONTRACTS: Webshop terms and conditions for Switzerland; website terms and conditions; document management guide

REGULATORY & PRIVACY: Regulation for webshops – 30 min expert call with overview and answer to your webshop questions; data protection essentials (privacy policy, data protection guide)

IP: Optional trademark registration in Switzerland (CHF 700 register fees), IP Strategy for webshops – 30 min expert call, NDA template, IP guide

HR: Employment & freelance agreement, HR guide

Services Startup Package

Legal basics tailored to consulting or coaching businesses.

CHF 1’950 (excl. VAT, commercial register & notary fees)

KICK-OFF: 20-min kick-off call with our legal experts.

CORPORATE: Incorporation AG or GmbH (from CHF 1’200 notary and commercial register fees depending on type and Canton); if already incorporated you will get 30 mins of legal advice on corporate matters

CONTRACTS: Services terms and conditions for Switzerland; website terms and conditions; document management guide

REGULATORY & PRIVACY: Regulation for services businesses – 30 min expert call with overview and answer to your questions on services businesses; data protection essentials (privacy policy, data protection guide)

IP: Optional trademark registration in Switzerland (CHF 700 register fees), IP Strategy for services businesses – 30 min expert call, NDA template, IP guide

HR: Employment & freelance agreement, HR guide

Startup packages timeline

Get it all done in two weeks

  1. 1
    Kick-off

    In a first call, we’ll discuss your startup’s needs and preferences and outline the road map for all necessary steps of the “get started” package.

  2. 2
    Data collection

    Based on our questionnaires and with our guidance, we quickly collect all needed data points. If there are any questions we’re just a phone call away.

  3. 3
    Drafting

    After you’ve sent us your information, we start drafting all key legal documents and needed submissions for the documents in your package.

  4. 4
    Session

    In a joint 2-3 hour session (on-site or video, depending on your preference) we go through all remaining open documents & questions.

  5. 5
    Completion

    We complete any open items, send the required documents to the authorities and answer your remaining questions before project closure.

Legal challenges we solve

The five legal areas every company has to master and why they’re important for startups

Corporate

Ensure you and your co-founders have the proper setup to avoid conflicts.

Contracts

Protect the interests of your business with solid terms and conditions.

Intellectual Property

Protect the intellectual property, trade secrets and data of your business.

Regulatory

Know what regulations apply and how to comply with them.

HR

Place the relationship with your people on solid ground to avoid unnecessary costs & problems later.

Get started resources

About us

We’re a growing team of 25+ legal professionals. Some of our experts include:

  • 1

    Michele is focused on corporate and commercial law and has a strong background in M&A transactions. At LEXR he advises Swiss and international founders, start-ups, and investors – from incorporation to the first investment rounds, risk financing, complex business transactions, and exits. 

    Michele Vitali, Head of Startup Financing &Venture Capital, Legal Expert 

  • 2

    Marius’ specialty is corporate and commercial law. He works with a variety of VC transactions (particularly convertible loans and equity financing), secondaries, corporate law, employee participation, and corporate governance. 

    Marius Bättig, Senior Legal Counsel 

  • 3

    Vincent is focused on corporate and commercial law and has a strong venture capital and business background. He advises tech and digital companies from their incorporation over financing rounds up to their exit. 

    Vincent Plautz, Legal Expert 

  • 4

    Klara is part of our corporate team and supports our customers with transactions throughout their company lifecycle – from incorporations to employee stock options plans and the legal aspects for different means of raising funds. 

    Klara Weismann, Junior Legal Counsel 

  • 5

    Elie is the Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at LEXR. He is focused on advising Swiss and international founders, start-ups, companies of diverse sizes, and investors in all types of M&A transactions, including namely sales, purchases, mergers, demergers, carve-outs, management buy-outs, joint ventures, and many others. 

    Elie Bourdilloud, Head of M&A and Legal Expert 

     

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