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...
Learn process, rules, and eligibility for issuing convertible notes by startups under Companies Act, 2013. Understand tenure, minimum investment, and compliance.
DPIIT’s Startup Recognition Program offers benefits like tax exemptions (80IAC), funding access, IP protection, and compliance ease to Indian startups.
India abolishes Angel Tax from FY 2025-26, boosting startup funding and foreign investment. Learn its impact on valuations, FDI, and entrepreneurship.
The Indian government remains married to promoting entrepreneurship and profitable development through duty impulses for startups and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Union Budget 2025 presents a number of new incentives to palliate fiscal pressures and encourage business growth. This composition discusses the new tax incentives and benefits for startups and MSMEs in […]
Learn the official guidelines for using the Startup India logo, who needs approval, and the application process to ensure legal compliance.
Section 80-IAC is amended to extend 100% profit deduction for eligible start-ups incorporated until April 1, 2030, effective from April 1, 2025.
The Finance Bill 2025 extends the tax deduction under Section 80-IAC for eligible startups until 2030, providing a 100% deduction on business profits.
Explore common reasons behind startup failures, including poor planning, funding issues, market misfit, and regulatory challenges. Learn how to avoid these pitfalls.
A guide to DPIIT registration for startups, including eligibility, application process, document requirements, and benefits like tax exemptions and IPR support.
India amends FEMA NDI Rules, simplifying cross-border share swaps for startups, enhancing global expansion opportunities and access to capital.
