Scope of Legal Practice & Representation
Venture investing in Bangladesh is expanding rapidly under BSEC guidelines. ZCA LEGAL acts for tech startup founders, angel syndicates, institutional VC funds, and private equity managers in structuring equity rounds and fund vehicles.
Venture Capital & Startup Capabilities
- Startup Capital Structuring: Drafting Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFE), Convertible Promissory Notes, and Series Seed / Series A Share Subscription Agreements.
- Founder Governance & ESOPs: Formulating reverse-vesting founder agreements, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs), and intellectual property assignment deeds.
- Term Sheet Negotiation: Negotiating liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, information rights, and board observer seats with domestic and foreign VCs.
- BSEC Alternative Investment Funds (AIF): Assisting fund managers in establishing venture capital and private equity funds under the BSEC (Alternative Investment) Rules 2015.
- Cross-Border Flip Structuring: Structuring holding entities in Singapore or Delaware with operating subsidiaries in Bangladesh complying with Bangladesh Bank exchange controls.
Fueling Technology Ecosystems
We combine international venture financing standards with local corporate law realities to help founders build durable, investable enterprises.
Step-by-Step Legal Procedure
1
Preliminary Consultation & Fact Assessment
Evaluating client business model, relevant laws, and drafting roadmap.
2
Document Vetting & Statutory Drafting
Preparing customized agreements, petitions, affidavits, and board resolutions.
3
Regulatory Filing & Hearings
Submitting to RJSC / High Court / NBR / BIDA and conducting judicial hearings.
4
Certified Execution & Compliance
Delivering certified licenses, court orders, and ongoing retainer support.
Required Documentation Checklist
National ID / Passport copy of directors or applicants
Registered commercial office tenancy agreement & utility bill
Trade License, e-TIN, and relevant sector permits
Draft agreements, bank return memos, or existing correspondence
