The Ministry of Corporate Affairs just opened a door that many defaulting companies did not expect. If your startup has a dormant Pvt Ltd entity sitting with unfiled annual returns, or if you are a…
Expanding abroad is exciting. But for most Indian startups, it also comes with a compliance minefield that nobody warns you about. We put together a visual guide covering the 5 most common things that go…
Your valuation determines how much equity you give away. A Rs 10 Cr pre-money vs Rs 15 Cr pre-money means 10% vs 6.67% dilution on a Rs 1 Cr raise. That 3.33% difference compounds at…
Your Foreign Remittance TCS Just Got a Lot Cheaper If your startup sponsors employees for overseas training, or if you are personally sending money abroad for education or medical treatment, April 1, 2026 brought a…
FY 2026-27 started with a quiet revolution in GST compliance. Ten changes took effect on April 1, 2026, and if your startup has not adjusted yet, the consequences range from blocked filings to lost ITC…
Every week, at least one founder asks me: "I want to set up a US entity. How do I do it?" The answer is not "just incorporate in Delaware." The answer starts with understanding which…
Why This Matters for Your Startup If your startup raised foreign capital before April 2017 through Mauritius, Singapore, or similar treaty jurisdictions, the ground just shifted in your favor. The CBDT has issued Notifications 54/2026…
On March 31, 2026, CBDT issued Circular 4/2026, bringing DIN (Document Identification Number) requirements into the new Income Tax Act, 2025. If your startup has ever received a tax notice, this circular could change how…
"Can you share your data room?" This is the first thing every serious investor says after the pitch. And most founders scramble. After reviewing 40+ data rooms in the last year, one pattern is clear:…
April 1, 2026: A New Era in Indian Tax Law For the first time in 64 years, India has a new income tax statute. The Income Tax Act, 2025, which received Presidential assent on March…
