Corporate Law : Convertible notes and iSAFE both defer valuation but operate under different legal frameworks in India. The article explains their...
Finance : Startup valuation depends on business potential, governance, compliance, and investor confidence rather than financial metrics alo...
Corporate Law : ESOPs can create significant wealth, but many employees struggle with taxation, limited liquidity, and unrealistic expectations. T...
Finance : A practical guide on common mistakes that lead to rejection of subsidy claims in India, covering planning, compliance, documentati...
Corporate Law : This guide explains who can apply for SISFS and the financial support offered. It highlights that early-stage startups receive fun...
Corporate Law : The issue concerned operationalising a ₹10,000 crore startup fund. It was established that routing investments through AIFs ensu...
Corporate Law : The initiative marks ten years of nurturing startups across sectors and regions. The focus has shifted from rapid expansion to sus...
Corporate Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs details new initiatives, including digital forms and a Central Registration Centre, to simplify ...
Income Tax : DPIIT approves 187 startups for income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC. Eligibility extended for startups incorporated till Apr...
Corporate Law : As of June 2024, India recognizes 1.4 lakh startups, with 67,499 having at least one woman director, supported by various governme...
Income Tax : The ITAT Pune held that Section 80-IAC does not require startups to complete three years before claiming the deduction. It directe...
Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that a start-up company incurring cost for branding of the company and other relevant expenditure which creates p...
Income Tax : In the case of HCL Technologies BPO Services Ltd vs. ACIT, ITAT has held that for transfer pricing only amount retained by associa...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...
Corporate Law : The issue concerned operationalising a ₹10,000 crore startup fund. It was established that routing investments through AIFs ensu...
Corporate Law : The government approved a major fund to enhance startup funding through AIFs. The scheme aims to strengthen innovation, especially...
Corporate Law : The 2026 notification revises the definition of startups, expanding eligibility to more entities while setting turnover and time l...
Company Law : A company was penalised for filing an incomplete and incorrect INC-22 for change of registered office. Startup status helped secur...
Explore the provisions under the Income-tax Act for startups in India. Learn about the tax benefits and incentives offered by the government to promote entrepreneurship.
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) is being implemented by the government with effect from 1st April 2021. It provides financial assistance to eligible Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognised startups, enabling the startups to graduate to a level where they will be able to raise investments from angel investors or venture capitalists or seek loans from commercial banks or financial institutions.
Explore the tax exemptions available for eligible startups under the Startup India Program. Learn about the 3-year tax holiday and other benefits.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notifies establishment of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS). This Scheme will act as a key enabler and risk mitigation measure for lending institutions, enabling collateral free funding to startups. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified […]
What is Valuation? In finance, valuation is the process of determining the present value of an asset. Valuations can be done on assets or on liabilities. In a business context, it is the price that a third party would pay for a given asset. Valuation is a very subjective thing. Value of same product can […]
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)is to provide guarantee upto a specified limit against credit instruments extended by Member Institutions (MIs) to finance eligible Startups.
Startups are young companies founded to develop a unique product or service, bring it to market and make it irresistible and irreplaceable for customers.
Unlock the potential of your startup with the comprehensive Startup India Guide 2022. Learn about eligibility criteria, registration process, and major benefits offered under the Startup India Initiative. Explore funding opportunities, relaxations in public procurement norms, and special exemptions in taxation, labor, and environmental laws. Empower your entrepreneurial journey with expert insights and practical steps for recognition.
Learn how to apply for a Start-up Certificate under the Start-up India Scheme. Get recognized as a start-up and unlock opportunities for growth and employment.
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