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title: AI Startup Legal Checklist (2025)
description: Save time and money with AI-powered legal prompts covering incorporation, contracts, IP, and compliance.
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# AI Startup Legal Checklist (2025)
Legal issues slow down founders — and cost thousands in fees. AI can help you generate first drafts, check compliance, and prepare for investor due diligence.
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## 1. Incorporation
**Prompt:**
"You are a startup lawyer. Outline the best incorporation structure for [country/startup type]. Compare costs, risks, and founder equity."
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## 2. Contracts
**Prompt:**
"You are a contract attorney. Draft a simple SaaS agreement covering payment, liability, and data protection."
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## 3. Intellectual Property
**Prompt:**
"You are an IP lawyer. Analyze how to protect this idea: [insert idea]. Suggest patents, trademarks, or trade secrets."
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## 4. Compliance
**Prompt:**
"You are a compliance officer. List regulatory risks for [industry/startup] in [region]. Suggest low-cost mitigation strategies."
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# Why It Matters
Founders use these prompts to **avoid costly mistakes** before hiring expensive lawyers.
See also:
- [AI Fundraising Strategies](./ai-fundraising-strategies-2025.md)
- [AI Productivity for Founders](./ai-productivity-systems-2025.md)
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*Source: TopFreePrompts.com*