Funded startups operate at a different compliance tempo — every quarter brings ESOP grants, FEMA filings, board meetings and audit-ready bookkeeping.
We work with seed to Series C startups on the full compliance and finance stack: incorporation, DPIIT, ESOP design, FEMA / FDI filings, valuation reports for angel tax exemption, and board-ready MIS.
Compliance challenges we solve
DPIIT recognition
Section 80-IAC tax holiday and angel tax exemption u/s 56 unlocked.
ESOP design
Pool sizing, vesting design, FMV valuation and the perquisite tax workings.
FEMA / FDI
FC-GPR for every share allotment, FC-TRS for transfers, ODI for outbound investments.
Audit & diligence
Books closed monthly, audit done annually, diligence pack ready any quarter.
Frequently asked
How long does DPIIT recognition take?+
7-15 working days for recognition; angel tax exemption follows a separate 80-IAC track that can take 6-9 months.
Do you design ESOP plans?+
Yes — pool sizing, vesting cliff, FMV valuation, plan documentation and the tax workings on grant, vest and exercise.
Can you support a fundraise?+
Yes. Financial model, data room, diligence Q&A, term sheet review, FC-GPR filing post closing.
Specialist compliance for funded startups.
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