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Annual Compliance Checklist for Private Limited Companies in 2024–25
Companies Act
Featured
14 Apr 20258 min read

Annual Compliance Checklist for Private Limited Companies in 2024–25

A complete walkthrough of every statutory filing a Pvt. Ltd. company must complete before the year ends — from MGT-7 and AOC-4 to DIR-3 KYC and DPT-3. Missing even one can trigger hefty penalties.

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Priya Kulkarni

Company Secretary

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FDI in India: Automatic Route vs. Government Route — What Founders Must Know
FEMA & RBI
Featured
02 Apr 202510 min read

FDI in India: Automatic Route vs. Government Route — What Founders Must Know

Before accepting foreign investment, every Indian startup must understand which entry route applies to their sector. We break down the rules, current sectoral caps, and common pitfalls in FC-GPR reporting.

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Rohan Desai

FEMA Advisor

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Registering Your Trademark in India: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025
Trademark
28 Mar 20257 min read

Registering Your Trademark in India: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

From conducting a clearance search to responding to examination reports and navigating opposition, here is everything you need to know about protecting your brand under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

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Anita Sharma

IP Specialist

LLP vs. Private Limited Company: Which Structure is Right for Your Business?
LLP
19 Mar 20259 min read

LLP vs. Private Limited Company: Which Structure is Right for Your Business?

Lower compliance burden or better fundraising potential? We compare LLPs and Pvt. Ltd. companies across taxation, liability, compliance cost, investor-readiness, and exit flexibility to help you decide.

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Priya Kulkarni

Company Secretary

DPIIT Recognition: 7 Tangible Benefits Your Startup Is Missing Out On
Startup
11 Mar 20256 min read

DPIIT Recognition: 7 Tangible Benefits Your Startup Is Missing Out On

Tax exemptions under Section 80-IAC, self-certification for labour laws, fast-track IP registration, and more — DPIIT recognition unlocks a suite of benefits that most founders overlook.

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Rohan Desai

Startup Advisor

Secretarial Audit Under Section 204: Who Needs It and What It Covers
Companies Act
03 Mar 20257 min read

Secretarial Audit Under Section 204: Who Needs It and What It Covers

Mandatory for listed companies and large unlisted public companies, secretarial audits are increasingly being required by investors too. Here is what the MR-3 report covers and how to prepare.

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Anita Sharma

Company Secretary

10 Red Flags Investors Look For During Secretarial Due Diligence
Due Diligence
24 Feb 202511 min read

10 Red Flags Investors Look For During Secretarial Due Diligence

Incomplete share allotment records, missing board resolutions, lapsed statutory filings — these are the issues that derail funding rounds. We reveal the top compliance gaps that spook investors.

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Rohan Desai

Due Diligence Expert

A Practical Guide to External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) for Indian Companies
FEMA & RBI
17 Feb 20259 min read

A Practical Guide to External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) for Indian Companies

Raising debt from overseas lenders? Understand the ECB framework — eligible borrowers, recognised lenders, end-use restrictions, all-in-cost ceilings, and mandatory RBI reporting obligations.

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Anita Sharma

FEMA Advisor

How to Close a Defunct Company in India: The STK-2 Strike Off Process
Companies Act
08 Feb 20256 min read

How to Close a Defunct Company in India: The STK-2 Strike Off Process

Shutting down a dormant company is often simpler than founders expect — if done correctly. We walk through the eligibility criteria, required documents, board and member resolutions, and RoC filing steps.

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Priya Kulkarni

Company Secretary

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