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I'm Rochak Singla, a dual-qualified Chartered Accountant and Lawyer with over 7 years of specialized experience in business laws, taxation, and corporate advisory services. My practice combines technical expertise with practical business insight to deliver solutions that actually work for my clients. Professional Background Over the past seven years, I've handled more than 2,000 legal documents and advised more than 500+ clients across multiple jurisdictions including the US, UK, Germany, Dubai, and India. My client base spans multinational corporations, private banks, government departments, and high-net-worth individuals who need sophisticated legal and tax strategies. What sets my practice apart is the combination of legal precision and commercial understanding. I don't just draft documents or provide compliance advice—I structure solutions that advance your business objectives while mitigating risks. Core Expertise Areas Cross-Border Transactions & Restructuring I guide clients through complex international transactions, from initial structuring to regulatory approval and closing. This includes corporate reorganizations, debt restructuring, and operational streamlining across multiple jurisdictions. Contract Drafting & Advisory My contract practice covers everything from shareholder agreements and funding agreements to IP licensing and commercial collaborations. Each agreement is tailored to your specific business context, not pulled from templates. Tax Advisory & Mitigation I specialize in cross-border taxation, transfer pricing, and international business structuring. My work includes advising on mergers and acquisitions, entity incorporation, and developing tax-efficient strategies for global operations. Legal Research & Paralegal Support I provide comprehensive legal research, document management, and case support services to law firms and attorneys globally. Professional Credentials & Affiliations My expertise is backed by certifications from the United Nations, Federica, and Harvard Law School, plus an MBA specializing in Banking & Finance laws. I'm an active member of the Corporate Laws Committee and Indirect Tax Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), which keeps me at the forefront of regulatory developments. Service Areas -Legal Documentation -Shareholders agreements, funding agreements, and board resolutions -Non-disclosure agreements and partnership structures -Employment agreements, lease agreements, and loan documentation -Specialized agreements for entertainment, technology, and real estate sectors -Corporate governance documents including MOAs and AOAs -Tax & Financial Advisory -Cross-border tax planning and compliance -Transfer pricing documentation and strategy -Business restructuring and M&A tax advisory -Personal tax planning for high-net-worth individuals -FATCA and CRS compliance -Corporate & Commercial Law -Mergers and acquisitions advisory -Due diligence projects and fraud detection -Cross-border transaction structuring -Regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions -Dispute resolution advisory Why Work With Me Here's the thing—most legal advisors either focus on technical compliance or business strategy, but rarely both. I bridge that gap. Whether you're a multinational corporation navigating complex cross-border regulations or a startup needing founder agreements that actually protect your interests, I provide solutions that are legally sound and commercially smart. My approach is straightforward: understand your business, identify the real risks and opportunities, then structure solutions that work in the real world. I've assisted over 15 law firms on contract and freelance bases, which means I understand how legal services should actually be delivered. Ready to discuss your specific needs? Let's talk about how we can structure your legal requirements to support your business objectives.

🌐 Top Rated Lawyer trusted by clients across 13+ countries including USA, UK, Dubai, Canada, Norway, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe, Lebanon, the Bahamas and Mexico. ⚖ Hi and welcome to my profile! ⚖ I deliver contracts that hold, court-ready litigation documents, and authoritative legal research (Westlaw/Lexis Advance) for US attorneys, law firms, and cross-border businesses. Whether you're a founder building your contract and compliance framework (or just your very first contract), a US attorney or law firm that needs accurate legal research and document drafting, or a litigant navigating their court matter by themselves - I will ensure that you feel looked out for, have timely updates and get quality that's consistent. My practice areas include International Law, Corporate & Business Law, Civil & Criminal Litigation, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Banking & Insurance, and Company Law. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐃𝐨: (𝐀) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 & 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 👉 NDAs, MSAs, SaaS & Service Agreements 👉 Shareholders', Partnership & Co-Founder Agreements 👉 Employment, Consultancy, Vendor & Independent Contractor Agreements 👉 SAFEs, Convertible Notes & Investment Documentation 👉 Term Sheets & MOUs 👉 Tech Agreements (SaaS, Software Development, API & Cloud Services) 👉 Website Policies (Privacy Policy, Terms of Use etc.) 👉 Licensing Agreements 👉 Cross-Border Contract Structuring & Enforceability 👉 Contract Review, Redlining & Risk Assessment 👉 Contract Negotiation Support (𝐁) 𝐔𝐒 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: 👉 Civil, Commercial & Consumer Dispute Filings 👉 Motions, Replies, Affidavits & Subpoenas 👉 Discovery, Complaints & Case Briefs 👉 Demand Letters & Legal Notices 👉 Legal Memoranda & Case Synthesis Reports 👉 Case Chronology & Issue Mapping 👉 Document Review & Exhibit Preparation (in court-approved format) 👉 E-Filing, Compliance Tracking & Coordination with Process Server 👉 Case Management via Smokeball/Clio (file organization, calendaring, and client correspondence) (𝐂) 𝐔𝐒 & 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬: 👉 GDPR, CCPA, DPAs & Global Data Privacy Compliance 👉 US Federal & State Regulatory Compliance Reviews 👉 Cross-Border Business Compliance Documentation 👉 Employment & HR Compliance 👉 Corporate Governance & Compliance Tracking 👉 Vendor & Third-Party Compliance Documentation 👉 Compliance Audits & Risk Assessments (𝐃) 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 & 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: 👉 Inbox Management & Email Triage 👉 Team Coordination & Task Setup 👉 Document Organization, Folder Setup & Filing System Management 👉 Deadline Management & Calendar Coordination 👉 Contract Administration (Vendors, Contractors, Clients etc.) 👉 E-Signature Coordination (DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat etc.) 👉 Workflow Tracking & Streamlining 👉 Client Intake & Data Management (with emphasis on Data Privacy) 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞: ✅ US & Cross-Border Legal Experience ✅ Lexis Advance Access ✅ Fast Turnaround ✅ 6-Day Availability across time zones ✅ Dedicated 1-on-1 Legal Support ✅ Top Rated Plus on Upwork 📞 Book your free 30-minute consultation call. You will leave with a clear scope, a timeline, and a fixed path forward before any actual work or cost begins.

A seasoned tax professional, and former IRS Auditor familiar with International Taxation, IRS resolution, and tax advisory. My tax experience predominantly includes helping individuals who reside abroad and business owners operating overseas: expats/digital nomads working abroad, U.S. corporations with foreign subsidiaries, non-residents, foreign investors, as well as dealing with foreign corporations, foreign partnerships, and reporting foreign financial assets. Extensive experience with the preparation of the following personal and business U.S. tax filings for Individuals, LLC’s, Partnerships, S-Corporations, C-Corporations (generally charge a flat fee based on complexity): - Form 1040 U.S. Individual - Form 1040NR (Non-Resident) - Form 1065 Partnership/LLC - Form 1120 C-Corporations - Form 1120 S-Corporations Furthreomre, inclusion of various international tax reporting forms: - Form 2555 - Foreign Earned Income Exclusion - Form 1116 - Foreign Tax Credit - Form 5471 - Controlled Foreign Corporations - FBAR - Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) - Form 1042, Annual Withholding Tax Return for U.S. Source Income of Foreign Persons Further experience includes: • Ensure clients are meeting tax compliance obligations pertaining to deadlines, tax payments, and return filing. • Communicate with current clients for requests for documentation, planning, responding to inquiries, and the and tax effects of certain transactions. • Develop International Tax Structures for clients to plan the most efficient tax structure and compliance summary for their business. • Assist clients with annual tax planning for tax reduction/avoidance or deferral. • Consult with potential clients regarding tax compliance and resolution. • Help in resolving past tax compliance issues, as well as recommend streamlined filing compliance procedures for those who qualify.

⚖️ 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒔 - 𝑰 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅𝒎𝒂𝒑. ⚖️ As a legal consultant with a cross-border focus (US & India), I help startup founders, independent consultants, and remote businesses navigate the law with confidence. I combine personal attention with professional rigor to deliver legal solutions that drive your business forward. From setting up your company to shielding your intellectual property, my goal is to de-risk your growth so you can innovate freely. ✅ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 & 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: I’m an experienced corporate lawyer and startup advisor who has guided businesses from Silicon Valley to Bangalore through critical legal milestones. ✅ 𝐌𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: 1. Business Incorporation (India & US): ↳ Entity formation, founders’ agreements, and regulatory filings to get your startup off the ground in either jurisdiction. 2. Contracts & NDAs: ↳ Expert drafting and review of contracts (NDAs, service agreements, partnership deals, international contracts, etc.) to protect your interests and avoid disputes. 3. Intellectual Property Protection: ↳ Securing your IP through trademark registration, copyright advisement, and IP clauses in contracts – ensuring your brand and product are safe from copycats. 4. ESOPs & Equity Agreements: ↳ Creating employee stock option plans and founder equity agreements that attract talent while safeguarding ownership structure. 5. Compliance & Legal Risk Checklists: ↳ 2-minute legal risk checkups and detailed compliance audits to keep your business compliant with labor laws, data privacy, and industry regulations across borders. 6. Ongoing Legal Advisory: ↳ Long-term fractional General Counsel support for startups – I act as your on-call legal partner, handling day-to-day queries, contract updates, and cross-border compliance so you can focus on growth. ✅𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞? I bring clarity, speed, and business-savvy insight to legal work. You’ll get practical legal advice minus the jargon - I explain options clearly and give you actionable next steps. I pride myself on being responsive (often within a few hours) and proactive in identifying issues before they become problems. Past clients have appreciated my attention to detail and ability to anticipate legal pitfalls in new markets. Whether you’re launching your first product or expanding internationally, I tailor my services to fit your needs and budget. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭! 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥. (𝙄 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 – 𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜!) 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙨.

Zakir K Mir, Esq. I am licensed in Pennsylvania, USA, with license number 320714. You can verify my status as a registered attorney via the official PA State lawyer directory, my website (Borderless Counsel), Avvo, or via the portfolio documents in my profile below . I have been licensed and practicing law in the US for 9-10 years. I’m also licensed in Nova Scotia, Canada, with License Number 2025-0022. My specialties are: Business Law and Contracts, Tax Assistance, Intellectual Property (including trademark filing), and US immigration petitions in particular. I am a corporate attorney with experience in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa). I am a member of the bar in Pennsylvania, and have worked as Corporate Counsel for a major global logistics company, overseeing legal matters in the US/Canada, Europe and Middle East. Subsequently, I worked in private practice, and now manage my own digital legal consultancy. I have litigation experience and have represented clients in lawsuits as well. However, my specialty is Contract and Corporate law (including corporate tax law), Immigration and Trademark Filing. Currently I serve clients in North America (Canada/US) and the Middle East (Dubai, GCC Region)/Asia/Europe through an office in Toronto, Canada and Manama, Bahrain, respectively. I split time between these locations. PLEASE NOTE: All of my work is not on Upwork, however, I am trying to bring more business on here, and also work with a larger variety of clients. If I've bid on your project, I have probably reviewed it carefully and believe it fits well with my expertise. Also, despite any ratings, the best way to figure out if I am a good fit is to have a preliminary discussion and set the scope of your project. So let's talk! Each client is different and each project has its own needs, whether big or small. I have a strict personal mandate to make sure that I am reliable, accessible, honest and attentive to your needs whenever we work together. Please review the documents in the "portfolio" section below to verify my credentials/licensing (below the review section). You can also browse my credentials and testimonials produced in my portfolio documents below. Some career highlights include: -Litigating major cases for my previous clients and winning judgments/settlements in excess of $500k-$2 million USD (one case I worked on as part of a team had a $20m USD settlement in my client's favor as well. However, I was part of a large team for this case). -Reviewing and drafting thousands/tens of thousands of contracts, and developing expertise with contracts and terms and conditions. -Assisting hundreds of clients in US immigration law, and with obtaining visas, permanent residency or other Immigration status in the US as an immigration attorney, and in Canada (through partners). -Registering and Applying for hundreds of Trademarks on behalf of my clients with the USPTO. -Successfully appealing and overturning many office actions refusing trademarks from the USPTO, and negotiating trademark settlement resolutions with third parties. -Registering many trademarks successfully in the US and internationally (UK/EU/Germany/Canada) via the USPTO and WIPO process. -Drafting credit control, terms and conditions and policy documents, which significantly mitigated risk and reduced costs/expenses for my previous company. -Forming offshore and US based corporations to create a complex and well integrated corporate structure to enable tax savings and the efficient allocation of corporate assets. I will be happy to be of service to any interested clients. INSURANCE DISCLAIMER: Also, do note that because I work offshore, there is no requirement or possibility for Professional Liability Insurance in my Jurisdiction, and therefore the terms of liability and insurance requirements related to my work on Upwork are governed by the PA rules of Professional Conduct and Upwork Terms and Conditions.

⚓️Expert Legal Services for Your Success in Dubai Business Landscape. With over 6 years of experience as Corporate Lawyer, I specialize in delivering tailored legal solutions, including contract drafting, business formation in the UAE, and corporate regulatory compliance. ⚓️Business Formation Services in Dubai (UAE) I provide comprehensive support to help you establish your business in Dubai/UAE Mainland and Freezones maintain regulatory compliance: ✅ Company Formation in Dubai and UAE Free Zones – Ensure a seamless and hassle-free process for setting up your company. ✅ Business Setup – Strategically mark your presence in Dubai, UAE, with effective business structuring. ✅ Opening Corporate Bank Account Assistance – Streamline the banking setup process to support your corporate transactions. ✅ Corporate Tax & VAT Registration – Stay compliant with UAE regulations and avoid potential penalties. ✅ Regulatory Consultancy – Expert guidance to navigate UAE’s complex business laws and regulations. 👉🏻 What I Need to Start for Business Formation in Dubai (UAE) : For Business Formation, I require information about your company Corporate Structure, Business Activity, Preference of Jurisdiction (Mainland/Freezone) Authority, and regulatory requirements. With extensive experience in UAE corporate law, I ensure your business foundation is solid and tailored to succeed in the UAE market. ⚓️Contract Drafting, Reviewing, and Negotiation Services I offer personalized contract solutions to meet your specific needs, ensuring your interests are legally protected: ✅ Clear, Concise, and Customized Contracts – Tailored agreements to safeguard your transactions. ✅ Comprehensive Review of Existing Agreements – Ensure compliance, reduce risks, and strengthen your position. ✅ Expert Negotiation Support – Gain a strategic advantage in all your contractual dealings. Contract Drafting and Reviewing: - Manufacturing and Supply Agreements - Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) - Partnership & Shareholder Agreements - Employment & Freelance Contracts - SaaS, Software, and Technology Contracts - Real Estate Purchase & Lease Agreements (e.g., Ejari) - Intellectual Property & Licensing Agreements - Marketing, Media, and Creative Industry Contracts - Will & Testament, Non-Compete, and more. I specialize in industry-specific agreements across diverse sectors, delivering results that align with your goals while adhering to UAE legal standards. Why Choose My Services ✅ Tailored Solutions – Industry-specific expertise ensures your contracts and business setup are customized to your needs. ✅ Attention to Detail – Each project is approached with precision, ensuring your interests are fully protected. ✅ Efficient Service Delivery – Prompt and professional communication throughout your engagement. ✅ Confidentiality Guaranteed – Your sensitive information is handled with the utmost care. For Contract drafting, I need: - The nature of the agreement. - Details of the involved parties. - Key clauses or terms you’d like included. Let me handle and deliver the work while you focus on your business growth in Dubai (UAE) Send me a message or invite to discuss your needs further. Let’s achieve your business goals in Dubai together!