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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 and legal foundations. From structuring your entity and securing DPIIT recognition to raising your first round of capital, our startup advisory practice delivers the rigour that investors expect and regulators demand.

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WHY DARSHAN AGARWAL & CO.

Partner-led engagements — no junior handoffs
Worked with 50+ funded startups
DPIIT-compliant filing track record
End-to-end from incorporation to Series A

OUR OFFERINGS

What We Do for Startups

01

Company Registration

Choose the Right Structure

We help founders select and incorporate the optimal legal entity — Private Limited Company, LLP, or OPC — based on funding goals, liability preferences, and operational needs.

Private Limited Company incorporation
LLP and OPC registration
Shareholders' agreement drafting support
Registered office & statutory setup
MCA21 filings and DSC / DIN procurement
02

Business Structuring

Built for Scale

Sound business structuring prevents costly restructurings later. We design holding structures, subsidiary arrangements, and inter-company frameworks that are tax-efficient, investor-friendly, and compliant.

Holding company and subsidiary structuring
Inter-company agreements and transfer pricing
Tax-efficient ownership design
Joint venture and partnership structuring
Pre-investment restructuring advisory
03

DPIIT Recognition

Unlock Startup India Benefits

DPIIT-recognised startups unlock significant regulatory and tax advantages. We manage end-to-end recognition applications and guide founders through eligibility assessment and Section 80-IAC tax exemption filings.

Startup India eligibility assessment
DPIIT recognition application filing
Section 80-IAC income tax exemption (3-year exemption)
Self-certification for ESOP and fund structuring benefits
Ongoing compliance for maintaining recognition status
04

Virtual Office Space

Establish Your Presence

A registered business address is mandatory for MCA compliance. We connect startups with credible virtual office providers in key metro cities and handle all address-related statutory formalities.

Registered office address for MCA compliance
Virtual office coordination across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru
NOC and rental agreement documentation
GST registration at virtual office address
Address change and ROC notification support
05

Fundraising Support

Capital-Ready from Day One

From seed to Series A and beyond, we prepare startups for capital raises with investor-grade financials, valuation support, cap table structuring, and due diligence readiness.

Financial model and pitch-ready projections
Pre-money valuation (DCF / VC method)
Cap table design and dilution analysis
Data room preparation and due diligence support
Term sheet and SHA review
FEMA / RBI filings for foreign investment (FC-GPR)
06

ESOP Design & Advisory

Align Your Team with Growth

A well-designed ESOP attracts and retains top talent while complying with tax and corporate regulations. We handle plan design, trust setup, and employee communication.

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

COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK

Companies Act, 2013
DPIIT Startup India Program
SEBI ICDR / AIF Regulations
FEMA / RBI ECB Guidelines
Income Tax Act – Section 80-IAC
ESOP Regulations (SEBI & MCA)
LLP Act, 2008
Foreign Exchange Management Act

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Ready to Build?

Whether you're pre-incorporation or raising your Series A, our team is ready to advise on your next step.