Startup Advisory & Compliance
DPIIT recognition, Section 80-IAC tax holiday, angel investor documentation, ESOP structuring and seed to Series A legal advisory.
DPIIT Startup Recognition
Startup India recognition — eligibility, documents, innovation/scalability pitch, DPIIT certificate and benefits activation.
Section 80-IAC Tax Exemption
3-year income tax holiday application to DIPP — IMB application, profitability projections and CBDT coordination.
Angel Tax — Section 56(2)(viib)
FMV valuation for startup equity, Form 56F (CA report) and Sec 56(2)(viib) exemption for DPIIT-recognised startups.
Funding Documentation
Term sheet review, SHA, SSA, convertible note (SAFE/CCD/CCPS), due diligence support and investor board rights.
ESOP Structuring
ESOP plan design, vesting schedule, tax implications (Sec 17(2) perquisite, capital gains) and SH-6 ROC compliance.
Startup Annual Compliance
ITR, GST, MCA annual filing, DIR-3 KYC, board secretarial and compliance calendar — startup-friendly pricing.