COMPLIANCE DEADLINES
ITITR Filing (Audit Cases)31 Oct 2026TDSTDS Return Q2 (26Q)31 Oct 2026MCAROC Annual Filing (AOC-4)29 Nov 2026ITAdvance Tax (Q3)15 Dec 2026GSTAnnual Return (GSTR-9)31 Dec 2026TDSTDS Return Q3 (26Q)31 Jan 2027ITAdvance Tax (Q4)15 Mar 2027GSTGST Reconciliation (GSTR-9C)31 Mar 2027ITITR Filing (Audit Cases)31 Oct 2026TDSTDS Return Q2 (26Q)31 Oct 2026MCAROC Annual Filing (AOC-4)29 Nov 2026ITAdvance Tax (Q3)15 Dec 2026GSTAnnual Return (GSTR-9)31 Dec 2026TDSTDS Return Q3 (26Q)31 Jan 2027ITAdvance Tax (Q4)15 Mar 2027GSTGST Reconciliation (GSTR-9C)31 Mar 2027ITITR Filing (Audit Cases)31 Oct 2026TDSTDS Return Q2 (26Q)31 Oct 2026MCAROC Annual Filing (AOC-4)29 Nov 2026ITAdvance Tax (Q3)15 Dec 2026GSTAnnual Return (GSTR-9)31 Dec 2026TDSTDS Return Q3 (26Q)31 Jan 2027ITAdvance Tax (Q4)15 Mar 2027GSTGST Reconciliation (GSTR-9C)31 Mar 2027
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Startup Advisory

From Idea to Institution

We partner with founders and early-stage companies to build robust financial foundations. From structuring your entity and raising your first round to navigating regulatory requirements and scaling operations, our startup advisory practice delivers the financial rigour that investors expect and regulators demand.

METHODOLOGY

01

Entity structuring assessment — Private Limited, LLP, or OPC based on funding intent

02

Financial model design, unit economics, and investor-ready projections

03

Regulatory compliance roadmap across DPIIT, SEBI, RBI, and MCA requirements

04

Fundraising support including term sheet review, valuation, and due diligence readiness

05

Ongoing CFO advisory and MIS reporting as the business scales

06

Exit planning and M&A advisory for secondary transactions and acquisitions

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Startup Entity Structuring
DPIIT Recognition & Tax Exemption (80-IAC)
Seed & Series A Fundraising Support
Cap Table Design & ESOP Structuring
Investor Due Diligence Readiness
Financial Modelling & Projections
Virtual CFO for Startups
Regulatory Compliance Setup
Term Sheet & SHA Review Support
FEMA Compliance for Foreign Investment
RBI Filings (FDI, ECB, ODI)
Exit & M&A Advisory

SERVICE DEEP-DIVE

01

Entity Formation & DPIIT Recognition

Select the right legal structure for your startup and unlock government-backed benefits including income tax exemptions under Section 80-IAC and access to the Startup India ecosystem.

Private Limited / LLP incorporation
DPIIT Startup India registration
Section 80-IAC tax exemption filing
Shareholders' agreement support
Registered office and statutory setup
02

Fundraising & Investor Readiness

Prepare your startup for external capital — from seed rounds to Series A and beyond. We ensure your financials, cap table, and compliance records are investor-grade.

Pitch-ready financial models
Pre-money valuation (DCF / VC method)
Cap table structuring and dilution analysis
Data room preparation
Investor due diligence support
03

ESOP Design & Administration

Design a competitive equity incentive plan that attracts top talent, aligns employee interests with company growth, and complies with tax and corporate regulations.

ESOP pool sizing and grant policy
Vesting schedule design
Tax implications (perquisite tax at exercise)
ESOP trust setup and administration
Buyback and liquidity event planning
04

FEMA & Cross-Border Compliance

Navigate foreign investment regulations, overseas entity structuring, and cross-border fund flows with confidence under RBI and FEMA frameworks.

FDI compliance and FC-GPR filings
Overseas direct investment (ODI)
ECB structuring and RBI reporting
FEMA advisory for founder remittances
Flip and reverse flip structuring

COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK

Companies Act, 2013
DPIIT Startup India
SEBI ICDR / AIF Regulations
FEMA / RBI ECB Guidelines
Income Tax Act (Section 80-IAC)
ESOP Regulations

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