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Industries · Funded Startups

Funded Startups

Incorporation, DPIIT, ESOP, angel tax, valuation

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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