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Three focused services for founders who are building

Keystrum handles the legal work that matters most at the early and growth stages of a Malaysian startup — done properly, from the start.

How we approach each engagement

Every engagement begins with understanding your situation — the company's current stage, what you're trying to achieve, and the context around the legal work required. From there, we scope the work clearly, explain what's involved, and get your agreement on the approach before proceeding.

Throughout the engagement, we communicate at each key milestone and provide plain-language explanations of what the documents we prepare actually mean. The goal is that you understand what you're signing and why it's structured the way it is.

Incorporation & Setup

Investment Documentation

IP & Founder Protection

Company Incorporation & Setup

End-to-end legal support for incorporating your startup in Malaysia. We handle Sdn Bhd formation, SSM registration coordination, shareholder agreement drafting, initial board resolution preparation, and constitutional document preparation. We also advise on which corporate structure best serves your growth plans — whether that means a single operating entity or a more layered holding arrangement.

What's included:

Sdn Bhd formation and SSM name search & registration
Preparation and filing of the constitution (Memorandum & Articles)
Shareholder agreement drafting (rights, obligations, exit provisions)
Initial board resolution and statutory registers
Corporate structure advisory for growth-stage companies

Service fee

RM 2,200

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Company Incorporation

Timeline (typical)

1–2 weeks

01

Intake & Structure Review

We discuss your setup and advise on the right corporate structure.

02

Name Search & Filing

SSM name search and submission of incorporation documents.

03

Agreement Drafting

Shareholder agreement and constitutional documents prepared and reviewed with you.

04

Handover & Guidance

Final documents and a walkthrough of your ongoing compliance obligations.

Fundraising Documentation

Starting from

RM 5,000

Fundraising & Investment Documentation

Preparation of the legal documents required for fundraising rounds in Malaysia. This covers term sheets, subscription agreements, convertible note instruments, and shareholder rights provisions. We also address Malaysian securities law considerations and help founders understand the legal implications of different funding structures, so decisions are made with full awareness of what they mean.

What's included:

Term sheet drafting and review
Subscription agreement preparation
Convertible note instrument drafting
Shareholder rights and preference share provisions
Malaysian securities law compliance guidance

Service fee

RM 5,000

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01

Round Structure Review

Discuss funding amount, structure, and investor expectations.

02

Term Sheet Drafting

Prepare or review the term sheet, flagging key negotiation points.

03

Transaction Documents

Subscription and shareholder rights documents prepared and negotiated.

04

Closing & Post-Close

Coordinate signing, cap table updates, and post-close statutory filings.

Intellectual Property & Founder Protection

Advisory and documentation for protecting your startup's intellectual property. This includes IP assignment agreements to ensure the company owns what it has built, confidentiality arrangements for employees and contractors, and founder vesting schedules to establish clear equity ownership over time. These are the documents that reduce the risk of disputes as the business grows and brings on collaborators, investors, and staff.

What's included:

IP assignment agreements (founder to company)
Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
Founder vesting schedule drafting
Contractor and employee IP clauses
IP ownership advisory and documentation review

Service fee

RM 2,800

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IP and Founder Protection

Timeline (typical)

1–3 weeks

01

IP Landscape Review

Identify what IP exists, who created it, and any ownership gaps.

02

Assignment Drafting

Prepare IP assignment and NDA documents tailored to your team structure.

03

Vesting Schedule

Define founder equity vesting terms and document them properly.

04

Documentation Handover

Signed, complete IP documentation package with guidance on future management.

Which service do you need?

Each service addresses a different stage and need. Many startups engage with more than one over time.

Feature / Situation Incorporation Fundraising IP & Founders
Starting a new company
Raising your first funding round
Protecting your IP before investor due diligence
Adding co-founders or key employees
Working with contractors who create IP
Preparing for Series A

Shared across all services

Legal Privilege

All communications covered under legal professional privilege.

Scoped Upfront

Fixed fees and defined scope agreed before work begins.

Explained Clearly

Every document comes with a plain-language explanation.

Follow-up Included

Questions after delivery are answered without additional billing.

Not sure which service fits your situation?

Tell us where you are and what you're working on. We'll help you understand what legal work is most relevant right now.

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