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The Startup Funding Dilemma: Convertible Notes vs iSAFEs

Corporate Law : Convertible notes and iSAFE both defer valuation but operate under different legal frameworks in India. The article explains their...

June 19, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print

Valuation Challenges in Startup Fundraising

Finance : Startup valuation depends on business potential, governance, compliance, and investor confidence rather than financial metrics alo...

June 19, 2026 291 Views 0 comment Print

Making ESOPs Work for Startup Employees: A Practical Guide (2025-26)

Corporate Law : ESOPs can create significant wealth, but many employees struggle with taxation, limited liquidity, and unrealistic expectations. T...

June 19, 2026 462 Views 3 comments Print

Common Mistakes That Lead to Rejection of Subsidy Claims in India

Finance : A practical guide on common mistakes that lead to rejection of subsidy claims in India, covering planning, compliance, documentati...

May 3, 2026 720 Views 0 comment Print

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

Corporate Law : This guide explains who can apply for SISFS and the financial support offered. It highlights that early-stage startups receive fun...

April 28, 2026 1410 Views 0 comment Print


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DPIIT Issues Operational Guidelines for ₹10,000 Crore Startup India Fund

Corporate Law : The issue concerned operationalising a ₹10,000 crore startup fund. It was established that routing investments through AIFs ensu...

April 25, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Startup Ecosystem Scales After a Decade of Policy Support

Corporate Law : The initiative marks ten years of nurturing startups across sectors and regions. The focus has shifted from rapid expansion to sus...

January 20, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

Government Initiatives for Start-up Registration

Corporate Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs details new initiatives, including digital forms and a Central Registration Centre, to simplify ...

August 26, 2025 933 Views 0 comment Print

DPIIT Approves 187 Startups for Income Tax Relief

Income Tax : DPIIT approves 187 startups for income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC. Eligibility extended for startups incorporated till Apr...

May 16, 2025 1617 Views 0 comment Print

Over 1.4 Lakh Startups in India; 67K Have Women Directors

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...

August 12, 2024 828 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Startups Can Claim Section 80-IAC Deduction from First Year of DPIIT Recognition: ITAT Pune

Income Tax : The ITAT Pune held that Section 80-IAC does not require startups to complete three years before claiming the deduction. It directe...

June 21, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

Start-up company incurring cost for branding prior to product launch is allowable expenditure

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that a start-up company incurring cost for branding of the company and other relevant expenditure which creates p...

February 17, 2023 1062 Views 0 comment Print

TP- operating cost should be calculated by adjusting abnormal cost incurred on account of Start-up Company

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...

August 10, 2015 11671 Views 2 comments Print


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ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

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 ...

May 8, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

DPIIT Issues Operational Guidelines for ₹10,000 Crore Startup India Fund

Corporate Law : The issue concerned operationalising a ₹10,000 crore startup fund. It was established that routing investments through AIFs ensu...

April 25, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print

₹10,000 Crore Startup Fund Launched to Boost Innovation & Venture Capital Access

Corporate Law : The government approved a major fund to enhance startup funding through AIFs. The scheme aims to strengthen innovation, especially...

April 13, 2026 396 Views 0 comment Print

New Startup Definition in India: DPIIT Expands Eligibility and Limits

Corporate Law : The 2026 notification revises the definition of startups, expanding eligibility to more entities while setting turnover and time l...

February 4, 2026 753 Views 0 comment Print

Lesser Penalty Imposed for Incorrect Registered Office Filing by Startup

Company Law : A company was penalised for filing an incomplete and incorrect INC-22 for change of registered office. Startup status helped secur...

January 21, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print


Change is inevitable, muddle through changing opportunities

August 30, 2018 912 Views 0 comment Print

The first thought in mind on hearing the profession of chartered accountant creates an image of an auditor, tax consultant, accounting, shared services etc. The traditional practice started and followed for years together has seen changing trends in recent times. The challenge for chartered accountant does not gets confined only to audit or tax at this juncture of time and period.

Presentation on Startup and Project Finance

August 16, 2018 2178 Views 0 comment Print

The Presentation covers Start up, Technical compliance, Tax benefits, Formation, Project Setup and Preparation of Project Report. Various options for Fund raising and Finance.

8 Simple Steps To Recognition / Register Your Start-Up In Start-Up India Portal

July 19, 2018 5448 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains What Is Start-Up , Process Of Recognition Of Start-Up, Benefit of Registration Of Start-Up, Information and Documents Required For Application / Recognition as Of Start-Up and Simple Steps to Recognition / Register Your Start-Up In Start-Up India Portal.

Which type of business should startups incorporate?

June 22, 2018 2997 Views 0 comment Print

Each unregistered or registered business works below a form and the business is working under what kind of form makes a huge effect on the profits of the business and business as well. Selecting a business form is similar to selecting a car, where various models are available. But you need to pick one which is best for you.

What is Investors Pitch Deck?

June 6, 2018 2037 Views 0 comment Print

This article is meant for the ‘startups’ who wish to enter into the market after having the sound business plan and wants to raise the funds for bringing their plans into reality. But the first step in order to approach is preparing the ‘Investor pitch deck’. What is “Investor pitch deck” Have you completed with […]

No Tax on issue of share capital by eligible start-ups at excess premium: CBDT

May 24, 2018 9912 Views 1 comment Print

Central Government, hereby notifies that the provisions of clause (viib) of sub-section (2) of section 56 of the said Act shall not apply to consideration received by a company for issue of shares that exceeds the face value of such shares, if the consideration has been received for issue of shares from an investor in accordance with the approval granted by the Inter-Ministerial Board of Certification

ESOP – A Motivational tool for Startups

April 26, 2018 4320 Views 0 comment Print

Traditionally, ESOPs were given to remunerate senior employees and to acknowledge their proven contribution to the company. However, in modern times, ESOPs are used as a consideration as Startups can’t afford to spend high salaries in the beginning. Employee Stock Options in India has gained immense popularity in the recent times with the emergence of a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country.

How to Get Your Start Up Recognized: In Light of New DIPP Notification

April 21, 2018 3693 Views 0 comment Print

In a lay man language, a startup company (startup or start-up) is an entrepreneurial venture which is typically a newly emerged business that aims to meet a marketplace need by developing a viable business model around an product, service, process or a platform. A startup is usually a company designed to effectively develop and validate a scalable business model.

DIPP’s move- giving ‘wings’ to angel investors?

April 14, 2018 2634 Views 0 comment Print

Startups are of great significance for any economy as they are collectively one of the major emerging source of revenue and employment. Many governments from across the world have been going out of their way to facilitate the entrepreneurial dream. Even India took initiative to support startup dreams by means of its flagship Make in India programme and a plethora of other schemes like Startup India has been launched, but the Angel tax

Sec. 56(2)(viib) not applicable to startups having paid up share capital upto Rs. 10 crore

April 11, 2018 24405 Views 0 comment Print

pproval for the purposes of clause (viib) of sub-section (2) of section 56 of the Act -A Startup being a private limited company and in conformity with the definition as per definition stipulated at Para 1(a) shall be eligible to apply for approval for the purposes of clause (viib) of sub-section (2) of section 56 of the Act, if the following conditions are fulfilled: —

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