Can a Minor Start a Business in India?

 Can a Minor Start a Business in India?" 🧒🏽🏢🚀

Client question of the day:
👉 “My child has a genius business idea! Can a minor legally start a business in India?”
#MinorEntrepreneurs #StartupLawIndia #BusinessLawIndia #ChildBusiness #EntrepreneurshipIndia

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📢 Short Answer: NOPE, not directly—but there’s a smart way around it! 🧠✨
Under Indian law, a minor (below 18 years) cannot independently enter into valid contracts or run a business. However, smart structuring (with parental/legal support) can make the dream happen!
#IndianContractAct #MinorContractsIndia #BusinessWithMinors

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📚 Legal Reasoning:
According to the Indian Contract Act, 1872, minors are not competent to contract. Any contract entered into by a minor is void ab initio (invalid from the start).
Thus, they can't sign documents, open bank accounts, or be personally liable in business matters.
#ContractLawIndia #MinorityContracts #LegalCapacity

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🛠️ Workarounds to Launch a Minor’s Business:

👨‍👩‍👧 1. Start Through a Guardian/Parent

• A parent or legal guardian can start the business on behalf of the minor.

• They will sign all contracts, manage legal obligations, and act as the responsible authority.
  #BusinessThroughGuardian #MinorStartupStrategy #StartupLawHelp

🏢 2. Set Up a Private Limited Company

• Form a company with adult directors and shareholders.

• Minor can be the "concept creator" but not a formal signatory.

• Once the minor becomes a major (18+), shares or management rights can be transferred.
  #PrivateLimitedCompany #StartupStructuring #CompanyLawIndia

📜 3. Protect Intellectual Property Early

• Even if the minor can't own a business, their ideas, logos, brands can be protected via copyright, trademark, and patents (with a guardian's help).
  #StartupIPProtection #MinorIPRights #ChildInnovation

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🤣 Courtroom Reality Check:
Judge: “Who signed this deal?”
Minor: “Me! Right after my homework!” ✏️📚
Court: Case dismissed, cutie. Come back when you’re 18! 🤣
#LegalHumour #MinorBusinessDreams #LawAndLaughs

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💡 Benefits of Proper Structuring:
✅ Legally safe and compliant business setup
✅ Protects the minor’s rights and ideas
✅ Ready for seamless ownership transfer at 18
✅ Impresses investors with professional groundwork
#StartupGrowthIndia #ChildEntrepreneur #LegalStartupAdvice

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🏛️ Let’s Build the Future Leaders, Legally!
At LEXIS AND COMPANY, we assist in setting up businesses for young prodigies the right way—ensuring full legal compliance and protection! 🧑‍⚖️🚀
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