If you are a founder or a finance leader running multi-state operations across India, your registered office may now sit under a different ROC than the one printed on your incorporation certificate. The MCA quietly…
Key Takeaways FEMA penalties can be up to 3x the contravention amount for ongoing violations. RBI's compounding facility lets you self-report and settle penalties before enforcement action. The compounding fee depends on the contravention amount,…
Key Takeaways ESOPs in India are not taxed at the time of grant. The tax event happens later. At exercise, the difference between Fair Market Value (FMV) and exercise price is taxed as perquisite (salary…
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…
If your startup has ever explored raising foreign debt, or if your CA has advised foreign portfolio investors on Indian allocations, the compliance landscape just shifted. RBI's A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05, dated April…
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…
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…
"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:…
March 31 is the most consequential date on every Indian startup's compliance calendar. Miss a deadline, and you're looking at penalties, interest, and questions from investors during due diligence. This checklist covers the 10 most…
