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...
The provision grants full deduction of profits for eligible start-ups for three years. The key takeaway is that structured conditions must be met to claim the benefit.
The 2026 notification revises the definition of startups, expanding eligibility to more entities while setting turnover and time limits. It clarifies innovation criteria and introduces updated compliance norms.
A company was penalised for filing an incomplete and incorrect INC-22 for change of registered office. Startup status helped secure a reduced penalty under Section 446B.
The initiative marks ten years of nurturing startups across sectors and regions. The focus has shifted from rapid expansion to sustainable scale and economic integration.
Founders often struggle with investor conversations due to financial jargon. Understanding core finance terms helps founders pitch confidently and run sustainable businesses.
Valuing start-ups for funding and compliance requires DCF, market multiples, and NAV. Learn how Indian regulations (IT Act, Companies Act) prescribe methods for unproven, high-growth ventures.
DPIIT’s guidelines define a startup (max 10 yrs, Rs.100 Cr turnover) and outline benefits like a 3-year tax holiday (80-IAC), capital gain exemptions, and self-certification compliance.
Learn about the history of the Angel Tax in India, its impact on start-ups and investors, and the policy reforms that eventually led to exemptions for eligible new businesses.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs details new initiatives, including digital forms and a Central Registration Centre, to simplify and speed up company and start-up registration.
Know the eligibility, benefits, and step-by-step process to register your start-up with DPIIT under the Start-up India scheme for tax relief and funding access.
