Day 15 Preview: Paper Shields

Chapter Preview Of The Soon-To-Be Published 30-Day Startup Manual

Sanju G Prakash
October 27, 2025

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Day 15

Paper Shields

Today, let’s start building your legal survival kit. We believe there’s no need to make you understand the importance of this chapter.

WARNING

This chapter provides fundamental understanding, not legal advice. Laws vary significantly between jurisdictions, and what works in Delaware might be disastrous in Mumbai. Always consult with a qualified attorney or legal consultant in your specific jurisdiction before implementing any legal structure.

Every business interaction is a potential legal interaction. Through this chapter, we will help you understand the essentials that buy you time to build real defenses as you grow.

The Six-Shield Framework

#	Legal Component	Purpose	Protection
1	Business Structure and Incorporation	Legal entity protection and tax optimization	Personal liability, business credibility, tax advantages
2	Business Registration and Licenses	Legal right to operate	Regulatory compliance, operational legitimacy
3	Intellectual Property (Trademarks/Patents)	Asset protection and competitive advantage	Brand value, innovation rights
4	Terms of Service	Customer relationship boundaries	Liability limitation, usage control
5	Privacy Policy	Data handling compliance	Regulatory compliance, user trust
6	Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)	Information security	Trade secrets, competitive advantages

Business Structure

Region	Structure	Key Features
U.S. Entrepreneurs	LLC	Maximum flexibility, pass-through taxation, minimal paperwork
	C-Corporation	Investor-friendly, stock options, complex tax structure
	S-Corporation	Tax benefits, ownership restrictions, growth limitations
Indian Entrepreneurs	Private Limited Company	Most common, investor-friendly, compliance-heavy
	LLP	Partnership flexibility, professional services friendly
	One-Person Company	Solo founder option, limited growth potential

Preview Note: This is just the opening of chapter 15. The full chapter helps you with understand the legal requirements and objection handling.

The introduction is interesting and makes me feel, I wanna read it.

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