What happens before registration
You decide the idea, the founders and who does what. Put it in writing now. It costs little and avoids arguments later.
For student and first-time founders
You bring the idea. We help you turn it into a company people can trust.
No jargon required. When we use a technical word, we explain it straight away.
Start here
Where is your startup today?
Pick your stage. We will show what to watch, who can help, and what to do first.
Choose the option that sounds most like you. We will show the risks, roles, first actions and a suggested route for that stage.
The six questions
What stops good ideas from becoming companies.
Pick the question that worries you most. Each page explains how it shows up, what it can cost, what good looks like, and what you can do this week.
Ownership
Who owns the idea, code and brand?
Read moreCompliance
Which filing or deadline could we miss?
Read moreProduct
Are we building the right thing safely?
Read moreCustomers
How do we turn interest into revenue?
Read moreFunding
Will an investor trust our records and story?
Read moreCost
How can we afford all this before funding?
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Plain-language guide
The nine things founders most often ask about.
Why founder ownership should be documented
If three friends start a company and none of them wrote down their share, the first investor will ask, and the answer will not be simple.
Why IP ownership matters
IP means intellectual property: your name, code, designs and know-how. If a friend wrote your app and never signed anything, they might still own part of it.
What basic compliance means
A registered company must file certain returns and records on time. Compliance is a calendar and a folder, not a mystery.
Why architecture matters even for an MVP
Architecture is how your product is put together. A simple, sensible plan now saves a costly rebuild later.
Why privacy and AI responsibility cannot wait
If you collect personal data or use AI, people are affected from day one. Designing carefully is easier than apologising later.
How GTM differs from posting on social media
GTM, or go-to-market, is deciding who you sell to, at what price, through which channel. Posting is only one small tactic.
What investors expect in a data room
A data room is an organised folder of your company’s key documents. Investors use it to check that your story matches your records.
Why evidence matters as much as the pitch
A pitch says what you believe. Evidence shows what is true. Investors and customers trust the second more.
Words you may hear: a Why this matters: A cap table lists who owns what share of your company. Investors ask for it early, and errors delay deals., a Why this matters: A data protection impact assessment is a structured check of privacy risks before you start using personal data in a new way., a Why this matters: Registers are official company records, such as who the directors and shareholders are. Missing registers are a common diligence finding., and Why this matters: Governance, risk and compliance: who decides, what could go wrong, and whether you follow the rules you must follow.. Tap any underlined word for a plain explanation.
How it works for founders
One team instead of many vendors.
With IPMahir One you work with a coordinated team across the four pillars: Protect, Build, Prove and Grow. You start with TheEntOS Assessment, get a priority map, and work through it with the fractional roles your stage needs.
Your institution’s incubator may provide IPMahir One to its cohort, or you can ask about a startup plan. Payment plans may be aligned with grants, programme milestones or funding rounds only where expressly agreed in writing. Nothing is unlimited: scope depends on the plan.