Counsel Operations · Switzerland
Founder Counsel

Counsel for scalable business models. From incorporation.

NorthAlp supports founders from incorporation where structure, tax, shareholdings, IP, investor-readiness and future scalability need to be set up properly from the beginning.

Integrated counsel model from incorporation · Operated by Ludwig Limbeck AG (CHE-363.199.328)

Why Founder Counsel

Structural mistakes get expensive early.

Many founders underestimate how early structural mistakes become expensive. Unclear shareholder arrangements, missing IP assignments, weak freelancer contracts, unsuitable salary and dividend logic or a company structure that is not investor-ready may later require costly corrections.

NorthAlp starts earlier. We support founders where the business model is scalable, international, investor-oriented, IP-heavy, regulated or structurally complex. Headcount is not decisive. The relevant question is whether legal, tax, HR and accounting need to be considered together from the beginning.

Founder Counsel is for founders where wrong structural decisions get expensive later.

Topics

Typical Founder Counsel topics.

Boundaries

Counsel function, not specialist advice.

Founder Counsel does not replace specialised attorney, notarial or tax advice where such advice is required. NorthAlp provides business-integrated coordination, structure and counsel management. Specialists are involved where needed.

Pricing logicFounder Counsel follows the existing NorthAlp retainer logic. Mandates are scoped according to structure, financing stage, risk, complexity and expected interaction level. If you want to build a defensible structure from the beginning — structure, tax, shareholdings, IP, governance — this is the right fit.
Engagement levels

Three entry points. All scoped.

Founder Counsel does not follow a fixed-price package. The three levels below show typical entry points. Mandates are scoped according to structure, financing stage, risk and interaction density.

Founder Counsel vs. EIC

When each fits.

Founder Counsel

From incorporation. Focus on structure, shareholdings, IP, investor-readiness, scalability. Fits where the business model is scalable, investor-oriented, IP-heavy or international.

External Inhouse Counsel

For recurring counsel needs. Ongoing counsel function for operational company management. Four tiers (Compact to Embedded), four disciplines (Legal, Tax, Accounting, HR).

FAQ

Founder Counsel — frequently asked.

What is Founder Counsel?
Founder Counsel is recurring legal, tax and structural support for founders whose business model is scalable, investor-oriented, international or governance-sensitive.
Does NorthAlp support companies from incorporation?
Yes. NorthAlp supports founders from incorporation where structure, tax, shareholdings, IP, HR, accounting or investor-readiness should be set up properly from the beginning.
Who is Founder Counsel for?
Founder Counsel is suitable for founders with scalable business models, shareholder structures, investor plans, IP topics, international elements or increased governance needs.
Is NorthAlp suitable for small companies?
Yes, if complexity exists. Headcount is not decisive. The relevant question is whether legal, tax, HR and accounting issues already need to be managed as one business function.
Who is Founder Counsel for?
For founders where wrong structural decisions get expensive later — unclear shareholding logic, missing IP assignment, structures that are not investor-ready. For founders with complex issues and recurring advisory needs.
What is the difference between Founder Counsel and External Inhouse Counsel?
Founder Counsel usually starts earlier and focuses on structure, incorporation, shareholdings, IP, investor-readiness and scalability. External Inhouse Counsel is the recurring counsel function for ongoing company management.
Enquiry

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Structures that scale.

30-minute intro call. We clarify whether Founder Counsel fits your stage.