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 Reserve Bank of India has created a dedicated helpline Email ( helpstartup@rbi.org.in ) for start-ups in India in order to offer guidance/assistance to them for undertaking cross-border transactions within the ambit of the regulatory framework.
If all goes well many Indian Cities are set to become Smart Cites. Make In India , Ease Of doing Business and other such initiatives are going to boost the economic scenario of Country. So no doubt many entrepreneurs must be thinking of starting their business ventures or expanding the existing set ups. This article will help in choosing the best Business Entity form suitable for such startups.
For any startup or a freelancer, first few years are always challenging. Right from choosing the appropriate constitution for setting up the business to taking into account the tax implications, everything has to be done appropriately. Taxes can be complicated but their ignorance or lack of knowledge can land a young startup in unwanted troubles. […]
The most common problem which startups or new ventures face while starting their business is whether to form a proprietorship or a Company. Sole Proprietorship, being the most traditional form of business is still one of the most common types of business entity in India. Theeasy formation procedure and minimum compliance requirements in a Sole […]
In the case of HCL Technologies BPO Services Ltd vs. ACIT, ITAT has held that for transfer pricing only amount retained by associates from end user is to be taken into account for transfer pricing adjustment, and to adjust operating cost by excluding abnormal cost incurred on a/c of Startup Company like salary, rent, and depreciation.
Nikita Bhatia With a constant attempt to make the law simpler for entrepreneurs and promote & support new and existing business, the Government has bought in substantial changes through the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015, which got the Presidential Assent on the 25th of May, 2015. This reflects the Government’s willingness to boost and promote the […]
These days there is a flurry of new businesses or start-ups being launched. As a start-up, you won’t want to get into a legal tangle especially with a very aggressive tax regime and a long incorporation process. To make sure your new business is handling its regulatory, tax obligations properly, run through these common mistakes that most start-ups make:
CA Paras Mehra Raghav Raj Raman, IT software engineer, with his friend started a business of providing designer, developer consultancies to various clients in India and abroad. They are skillful enough but still they are not able to earn much. Therefore, they decided to add a new partner to their business. They all agreed on […]
1. Creating a Business Plan: Before starting any business there should be a perfect business plan there. A business plan should have, along with others, the following thing: a. Cover Page Cover page should define objective, Mission and Vision of the Business. b. Table of Contents. There should be a table of content for easy reference of different sections of the business plan.
