Join us for an insightful session Navigating Due Diligence for Startups & Investors – 26th June 2025, 3PM onwards.
Read MoreWe are a legal and finance firm with a deep focus on the startup ecosystem. We offer a wide range of services, including Virtual CFO, Legal Support, Tax & Regulatory, and Global Expansion assistance.
Our goal at Treelife is to provide you with peace of mind and ease in business.
We work with:
Startups
Investors
Global Cos.
Accelarators/Incubators
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Streamline your startup's financial operations with our comprehensive Virtual CFO services. We handle everything from payroll and accounting to budgeting and tax compliance, allowing you to focus on scaling your business.
Navigate the complexities of legal requirements with ease. Our Legal Support services cover transaction support, contracts, M&A, IPR and disputes, ensuring your startup is legally sound.
Stay compliant and organized with our Secretarial Compliance services. We assist with entity incorporation, strike-offs, annual filings, and FEMA compliance, keeping your business operations smooth and hassle-free.
Optimize your financial strategy with our expert Tax & Regulatory services. We provide support for transfer pricing, tax advisory, equity restructuring, and financial modeling, ensuring your startup remains compliant and financially efficient.
Efficiently establish your Alternative Investment Fund with our comprehensive setup services. We handle fund setup, PPM, tax structuring, and SEBI applications, ensuring a seamless start.
Enhance your investment strategies with expert support in due diligence, transaction documentation, and company liaisoning, facilitating informed and strategic decisions.
Maintain smooth operations and strong investor relations with our lifecycle assistance services, including vendor liaisoning and continuous investor support.
Ensure a smooth and profitable exit with our exit support services, providing comprehensive documentation support and strategic tax planning.
We enable startups and companies to expand globally by offering expert jurisdiction analysis, entity structuring, regulatory approvals, and compliance. Our end-to-end foreign business setup services cover international company formation, tax planning, and cross-border legal support for seamless overseas operations.
We simplify India entry for foreign companies by guiding you through business structuring, company registration, RBI/FEMA compliance, regulatory approvals, and tax setup—ensuring a fully compliant and smooth launch of your Indian operations.
Stay compliant globally with our expert services covering international tax reporting, transfer pricing, FEMA, BEPS, OECD guidelines, and cross-border regulations—ensuring your business remains audit-ready and fully aligned with evolving foreign compliance requirements.
Leverage the benefits of GIFT IFSC with our tailored services. We provide evaluation, setup assistance, and post-setup ongoing support to facilitate your entry into this strategic hub.
Treelife served as our integrated legal team, they streamlined contract closure and processes, provided expert business advice, and supported our growth journey. Their proactive approach and attention to detail were invaluable in navigating challenges effectively. We highly recommend Treelife to startups aiming for sustainable and efficient growth.
Jitesh and Garima helped set up WhiteHat Jr’s legal and financial structures that held from incorporation to fundraising to our acquisition. Their deep understanding of the startup space helped us validate our ideas from a regulatory framework and generated confidence among key stakeholders as we expanded our product in India and abroad.
We have engaged with Jitesh and the team at TreeLife on multiple assignments through our journey. TreeLife has been super helpful and have made positive contributions in multiple transactions spanning legal, financial and engagements involving our key acquisitions at Raise. We highly recommend associating with them.
Treelife’s support has been outstanding. Their advice is proactive, their turnaround time is impressive, and their industry knowledge is unmatched. They guided us through our ESOP policy implementation and negotiated and closed two equity fundraising transactions with ease. We highly recommend Treelife to any start-up entrepreneurs in need of legal, compliance and financial support for their business.
Treelife has been a great help in opening our subsidiary in India. Reactive and very professional, they ensure the good management of this subsidiary. We are very satisfied with the work they are doing.
Treelife provides us with critical insights into our business, allows us to make fast decisions and ultimately become more dynamic and competitive in the marketplace. To top it all off, the support has been brilliant, quick, helpful and personal. We are super impressed with Treelife. Recommended Treelife to my contacts.
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Treelife provides comprehensive legal, financial, and compliance services tailored to the needs of startups, investors, and businesses. Our services include Virtual CFO, legal support, secretarial compliance, tax and regulatory advisory, and assistance with global market entry.
Yes, Treelife provides end-to-end support for setting up a business in India. Our services include market entry strategy, company registration, regulatory compliance, and ongoing back office support to ensure a smooth and successful setup.
Treelife has a robust track record of working with investors and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). We offer comprehensive support for fund setup, tax structuring, SEBI applications, due diligence, and ongoing compliance, ensuring smooth operations and successful investments.
Treelife offers a flexible and transparent pricing model tailored to the specific needs of your business. Our pricing is structured based on the scope and complexity of the services required and works on the following basis: project-based, where there is a one-time fee; retainer, with ongoing services for a fixed monthly fee; hourly, based on the number of hours worked; and an equity sharing model, where payment is made through a share of equity in your business. This approach ensures you receive the best value for your investment.
No, Treelife believes in transparency and ensures there are no hidden fees or unexpected charges. All costs are clearly outlined in our engagement proposal, and any additional expenses will be discussed and approved by you before being incurred.
Yes, Treelife provides end-to-end support for setting up a business in India. Our services include market entry strategy, company registration, regulatory compliance, and ongoing back office support to ensure a smooth and successful setup.
Yes, Treelife offers extensive support for businesses looking to expand globally. Our services include jurisdiction evaluation, regulatory assessment, and execution support for market entry, ensuring compliance and smooth operations in new markets.
Yes, Treelife supports startups and businesses during their fundraising process. While we are not an investor or fund, we offer comprehensive services such as preparing investor-ready documents, conducting due diligence, financial modeling, and providing strategic advisory to help you successfully raise the capital you need.
Our transaction services encompass advisory and documentation support for various financial transactions, including private equity/venture capital (PE/VC) deals, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and venture debt. We ensure smooth and compliant transactions, from due diligence to closure.
Absolutely! Treelife specializes in supporting startups with a wide range of services. From legal support and virtual CFO services to secretarial compliance and tax advisory, we provide end-to-end solutions to help your startup grow and succeed.
Treelife provides comprehensive legal, financial, and compliance services tailored to the needs of startups, investors, and businesses. Our services include Virtual CFO, legal support, secretarial compliance, tax and regulatory advisory, and assistance with global market entry.
Treelife has a robust track record of working with investors and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). We offer comprehensive support for fund setup, tax structuring, SEBI applications, due diligence, and ongoing compliance, ensuring smooth operations and successful investments.
Our team at Treelife is made up of experienced professionals, including lawyers, Chartered Accountants (CAs), and Company Secretaries (CS), with diverse backgrounds in finance, law, compliance, and business advisory. Each member brings specialized knowledge and practical expertise to help our clients navigate complex legal and financial landscapes effectively.
Yes, we have extensive experience working with startups across various industries. We understand the unique challenges faced by startups and provide tailored solutions to support their growth, from incorporation to fundraising and beyond.
Treelife stands out due to our integrated approach, combining legal, financial, and compliance expertise under one roof. Our personalized service and deep domain expertise of the Indian market ensure that we deliver solutions that are both strategic and practical.
Treelife prioritizes the security and confidentiality of your data. We use secure servers, encryption, and access controls to protect your information. Additionally, our team adheres to strict confidentiality agreements and industry best practices to safeguard your data.
No, physical signatures are generally not required. Treelife uses secure electronic signature platforms to facilitate the signing of documents, making the process quick and convenient for our clients. However, if physical signatures are necessary, we will coordinate the process with you.
Your account will be managed by a dedicated SPOC who will be your primary point of contact. This person will coordinate with our team of experts to ensure all your needs are met and provide regular updates on the progress of your projects.
Treelife is equipped with a comprehensive technology stack to ensure effective and efficent way to deliver our services. For bookkeeping, we use Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho, and Xero. Our data management is handled through Slack, Dropbox, and Google Drive. For payment processing, we utilize platforms like Kodo, Razorpay, Keka, and PayPal.These tools enable us to provide high-quality, reliable services tailored to your business needs.
Treelife operates seamlessly with clients across various locations whether domestic or international through virtual communication and collaboration tools. We conduct meetings via video calls, share documents electronically, and stay in constant touch through emails and messaging platforms to ensure smooth operations regardless of your location.
Treelife offers a flexible and transparent pricing model tailored to the specific needs of your business. Our pricing is structured based on the scope and complexity of the services required and works on the following basis: project-based, where there is a one-time fee; retainer, with ongoing services for a fixed monthly fee; hourly, based on the number of hours worked; and an equity sharing model, where payment is made through a share of equity in your business. This approach ensures you receive the best value for your investment.
No, Treelife believes in transparency and ensures there are no hidden fees or unexpected charges. All costs are clearly outlined in our engagement proposal, and any additional expenses will be discussed and approved by you before being incurred.
The turnaround time for our services depends on the complexity and scope of the project. During the initial consultation, we provide an estimated timeline based on your specific needs and ensure timely delivery through efficient project management.
Our payment schedule is designed to be convenient and flexible. Typically, we operate on a milestone-based payment system, where payments are made at key stages of the project. We also offer customized payment plans based on your specific requirements.
Treelife accepts various payment methods to ensure ease and convenience for our clients. You can pay us via bank transfer, or other electronic payment methods. Detailed payment instructions will be provided upon engagement.
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