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Skala

Skala

Legal platform for startups

Website skala.io
Overview

What it is

Incorporate globally (US + offshore), raise financing (equity, tokens, debt), register and manage trademarks, access legal templates, hire contractors, and get legal support from vetted lawyers

Intent

I need it when

Incorporate a startup in a new jurisdiction quickly without hiring a lawyer

Skala automates company formation across US (C-Corp, LLC), Panama, BVI, and UAE jurisdictions. Users select structure and jurisdiction, and Skala handles filing and documentation, reducing time and legal costs for founders who need to launch globally.

Raise seed funding and manage investor agreements efficiently

Skala provides pre-built SAFE templates (US, Singapore, Cayman Islands, BVI, Panama variants), equity and debt instruments, and token issuance options. Documents are ready in 10 minutes and can be signed directly on the platform, accelerating fundraising cycles.

Centralize legal document management and stay on top of compliance deadlines

Skala consolidates company management, legal templates, trademark tracking, and fundraising documents in one dashboard. Built-in task reminders alert users to critical deadlines (e.g., BOIR filings, 83(b) elections), preventing missed compliance obligations.

Protect brand identity by registering trademarks across multiple classes

Skala offers preliminary trademark search ($990), filing application support, and status tracking across 45 trademark classes. Users can conduct searches, file applications, and manage renewals in one place without external trademark counsel.

Onboard contractors and employees with compliant agreements

Skala generates tailored employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, and ESOP documents. Contracts can be signed on-platform, and users track contract status in real time, reducing HR administrative overhead for lean teams.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User needs comprehensive legal advice or representation—Skala does not provide legal advice and only connects users with vetted lawyers for complex matters
  • User operates an established corporation with complex multi-jurisdictional tax structures—Skala targets early-stage startups, not mature enterprises
  • User requires real-time legal compliance monitoring across 50+ jurisdictions—Skala focuses on select jurisdictions (US, Panama, BVI, UAE)
  • User needs instant document execution without platform sign-up—Skala requires account creation and platform-based workflows
  • User seeks to avoid any service fees—Skala charges registration and maintenance fees; only the core platform is free
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Pricing

Freemium with à la carte add-ons. Free core platform access. Company registration fees vary by jurisdiction ($750–$6,000). Annual maintenance fees ($900–$5,600). Trademark search and filing $990; additional class filings $550 each. View pricing