Creating a Joint Venture (JV) is one of the most effective ways for businesses and investors, including NRIs and global partners to collaborate, share resources, and expand into new markets. Whether you’re entering the U.S., India, or other international jurisdictions, the success of a JV depends largely on how well the structure, obligations, and commercial terms are defined at the beginning.

At Your Legal Assistant, we support businesses, founders, and overseas investors by preparing the documentation and compliance groundwork needed for a seamless joint venture setup. Our India-based team of foreign-qualified legal professionals and trained paralegals focuses on clear drafting, cross-border alignment, and practical structuring assistance that supports your strategic goals.

How We Help You with Joint Venture Setup

Our process is designed to make JV formation smooth, transparent, and aligned with relevant legal standards.

1. Understanding Your JV Goals: We begin by identifying the purpose of your joint venture, the roles of each partner, shareholding expectations, resource contributions, exit expectations, and operational decision-making processes.
2. Structuring the Joint Venture: We help outline the optimal structure based on your commercial needs, equity-based JV, contractual JV, special purpose vehicle, partnership model, or cross-border collaborative structure.
3. Drafting JV Documents: We prepare all essential documents required for the formation and operation of the joint venture. This includes Joint Venture Agreements, Shareholder Agreements (if the JV is equity-based), Founders / Promoters Agreements, Profit-sharing and exit clauses.
4. Preparing Supporting and Ancillary Documents: We assist in preparing and organising your company's Term sheets, MOUs or LOIs, Contribution schedules (cash, assets, IP, services), Governance frameworks, Corporate resolutions and internal approvals, Cap table outlines (if applicable)
5. Regulatory and Compliance Alignment: We provide jurisdiction-specific documentation support based on where the JV will operate.
6. Final Review and Delivery: You receive a complete JV documentation package, structured for smooth negotiation, attorney review, and final execution.

(Note: We provide offshore legal assistance only. We do not provide legal opinions or represent parties before authorities. For legal advice or filings requiring representation, we recommend consulting a licensed attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.)

Types of Joint Ventures We Assist With

• Cross-border business collaborations
• NRI–India partnerships
• India–U.S. JV arrangements
• Technology, IP, and licensing-based JVs
• Distribution, franchise, and supply-chain JVs
• Real estate development JVs
• Manufacturing and production JVs
• Service-sector and consulting JVs

Why Choose Your Legal Assistant

1. Skilled Legal Professionals: Our team consists of foreign-qualified legal professionals and trained corporate paralegals familiar with global business structures.
2. Cross-Border Expertise: We specialize in preparing documentation for JVs involving NRIs, U.S. partners, Indian businesses, and multinational collaborations.
3. Clear and Negotiation-Ready Drafts: All documents are prepared in a structured, attorney-ready format that reduces negotiation time and ensures clarity for all parties.
4. Affordable Offshore Support: Professional-quality drafting at a cost-effective rate compared to traditional law firm services.
5. Confidential & Secure Process: All information shared is handled with strict confidentiality protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What does your Joint Venture setup service include?

We help with structuring the JV, drafting agreements, preparing supporting documents, outlining compliance steps, and organizing the complete documentation package for attorney review.

2. Do you assist with JV registration or filings?

We provide documentation support only. For official filings or jurisdiction-specific registrations, we recommend working with a licensed attorney or local professional.

3. Can you assist NRIs setting up JVs in India or abroad?

Yes. We regularly assist NRIs and overseas investors with JV documentation, contribution structures, compliance notes, and cross-border alignment.

4. How long does a JV setup project take?

Most JV drafting and structuring projects are completed within 5–12 business days, depending on complexity and number of documents.

5. Who prepares the JV documents?

All drafts are prepared by foreign-qualified legal professionals and trained corporate paralegals. We offer offshore legal assistance not legal representation in full compliance with ethical guidelines.

Build your joint venture on a strong legal foundation.

Let Your Legal Assistant prepare clear, reliable, and globally aligned JV documentation tailored to your needs.

DISCLAIMER 

Your Legal Assistant is a legal support and documentation service provider, not a law firm. We do not offer legal advice, representation, or attorney services. All content on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional legal counsel. Our team consists of trained paralegals and document specialists based in India, providing administrative and drafting assistance to clients in the United States. All filings, reviews, and communications are prepared under your direction for your personal or business use.

Please note that certain services, such as trademark filings, renewals, and other government submissions, may be available only to U.S. citizens, residents, or registered entities as per applicable laws and USPTO regulations. By using our services, you acknowledge that Your Legal Assistant does not act as your attorney and that no attorney–client relationship is created. For specific legal advice, please consult a licensed U.S. attorney.