Get the main legal pieces in place before your startup goes live

This service is commonly used by founders who are moving from idea stage into launch and want the main legal building blocks handled together. That can include startups getting ready to trade, test with pilot users, bring on a co-founder, engage an early contractor or prepare for investor conversations. It is generally a better fit where several launch issues overlap, such as structure, ownership and IP. If you only need one isolated document, a narrower service may be more suitable than this broader launch option.

A lot of startups hit the same early questions at once: who owns the IP, how founder roles and equity should be recorded, what structure makes sense, and whether an early worker should be engaged as an employee or contractor. Those issues can affect each other, especially if work has already started informally. Drafting decisions should be based on the arrangement itself, including the documents, responsibilities and factual context. This service You will get a clear view of the legal issues and the next steps that matter.

The service usually covers the legal items many founders want in place before launch. That often includes guidance on company registration and structure, a custom founders agreement, advice on IP assignment or protection, and either an employment agreement or contractor agreement template for an early team member. There is also a round of amendments and a Q&A component so the documents can be refined once the key details are confirmed. If you need extra documents beyond those inclusions, we can scope that separately.

Yes. Many founders come to this service after work has already begun, for example where code, branding, product ideas or unpaid contributions were created before the legal documents were sorted out. That can create uncertainty around ownership, responsibilities and what each founder or contributor expected. We can review the position and prepare the core launch documents needed now. If there are more complicated historical issues, such as disputed ownership or missing records, that may require additional work outside this fixed-fee.

Once you sign up, your matter is allocated and the launch work is mapped against the inclusions for this service. You will be asked for practical details such as founder information, proposed ownership positions, any existing IP arrangements and whether you need employee or contractor paperwork. From there, the relevant documents and advice are prepared, and you can use the included Q&A and amendment round to settle the final position. If another issue comes up that sits outside this service, we will explain the next-step options clearly.

As an online law firm, we eliminate the headaches of paying us by the hour and finding time to meet with a lawyer in person. We charge a fixed fee, with upfront quotes and transparent pricing, and communicate via phone, email and video chat - whichever suits you! You'll be guided through our process by our expert lawyers, who are Australian-qualified and specialise in technology, intellectual property, contract drafting, corporate and commercial law.

At Sprintlaw, our pricing is transparent and designed for startups and small businesses. Many one-off legal services, including document drafting and reviews, are provided for a fixed fee with an upfront quote before you proceed.

Prices typically range from $250 to $2,500 AUD depending on the complexity and scope of the work. For ongoing support, Sprintlaw Memberships include options such as legal templates, consultations, a legal helpline and credits for services.

If your project is larger or more complex, we will provide a tailored quote after understanding what you need.

Our law firm operates completely online, which means we can help you wherever you are in Australia. We work at The Commons Central - a cool co-working space in Chippendale, Sydney - but our lawyers often work flexibly across various locations.

Our lawyers also work from co-working spaces and home offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, so clients can get help online without needing to meet in person.