Corporate Compliance

Start-Up & MSME Support

From DPIIT recognition and Udyam registration to ESOP structuring, investor-ready financials, and corporate architecture built for scale — everything your startup or MSME needs to grow with confidence and compliance.

Applies to: rocket_launch Early-Stage & Seed-Funded Startups factory Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) trending_up Growth-Stage Companies Seeking Investment group Founders Planning ESOP for Team Retention
What We Do

End-to-End Support for Startups & MSMEs

Whether you are registering your first startup, accessing MSME benefits, building an ESOP scheme, preparing for a funding round, or structuring your business to attract institutional capital — we are the advisor you need beside you.

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Startup India

Registration with Startup India & DPIIT Recognition

DPIIT recognition under the Startup India initiative unlocks a powerful set of benefits — a three-year income tax holiday under Section 80-IAC, exemption from angel tax on share premium under Section 56(2)(viib), simplified compliance norms, and fast-track patent examination. Yet many eligible startups miss out simply because they have not filed for recognition or have done so incorrectly. We assess your eligibility, prepare the application, and obtain your DPIIT recognition certificate — along with downstream filings to claim the benefits.

verified DPIIT Certificate Online application + recognition certificate — valid from date of incorporation
savings Section 80-IAC Tax Holiday 100% deduction of profits for 3 out of 10 years — application to DPIIT inter-ministerial board
shield Angel Tax Exemption Section 56(2)(viib) exemption on share premium issued above fair value — protecting your funding round
speed Self-Certification & IP Benefits Labour law self-certification, 80% rebate on patent fees & fast-track IP examination
Eligibility: Incorporated <10 years ago, turnover < ₹100 Cr, working towards innovation or scalability arrow_forward
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Employee Equity

ESOP Advisory & Policy Documentation

An Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) is one of the most powerful tools a startup has for attracting and retaining talent when cash compensation is constrained. But a poorly designed ESOP — with incorrect vesting schedules, missing board and shareholder approvals, improper fair value computation, or incorrect perquisite tax treatment — creates serious legal and tax exposure for both the company and employees. We design, document, and implement ESOP schemes end-to-end: from scheme design and tax modelling to SEBI-compliant documentation for listed companies and MCA filings.

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  • Pool size & grant quantum
  • Vesting schedule & cliff
  • Exercise price & fair value
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  • ESOP policy & scheme rules
  • Board & SH resolutions
  • Grant letters & agreements
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  • Perquisite tax at exercise
  • Capital gains on sale
  • MCA Form PAS-3 filing
info DPIIT-recognised startups may offer ESOPs to promoters (normally restricted); eligible for deferred TDS on exercise under Section 192(1C)
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MSME / Udyam

MSME / Udyam Registration

Udyam Registration — the official MSME recognition portal of the Government of India — entitles eligible businesses to a wide range of government scheme benefits: priority sector lending, collateral-free loans under CGTMSE, protection against delayed payments under MSMED Act (MSME-1 form), lower GST compliance burden, access to government procurement portals (GeM), and various state-level incentives. The registration is Aadhaar-based, free of cost, and lifelong — but must reflect the correct NIC code and financials. We handle registration, updates, and downstream filings.

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MSME Category Classification
Micro (inv < ₹1 Cr, T/O < ₹5 Cr) · Small (inv < ₹10 Cr, T/O < ₹50 Cr) · Medium (inv < ₹50 Cr, T/O < ₹250 Cr)
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Udyam Portal Registration
Aadhaar + PAN-linked registration on udyam.gov.in — we prepare, verify, and file to ensure correct NIC code and entity details
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CGTMSE & Priority Lending Advisory
Guidance on availing collateral-free loans up to ₹5 Cr under CGTMSE scheme and priority sector lending from banks
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MSME-1 Form (Delayed Payment Protection)
Half-yearly filing by companies with MSME suppliers where payment exceeds 45 days — we manage this obligation for your company and protect your own receivables as an MSME
Registration is free, permanent, and linked to ITR — no annual renewal required arrow_forward
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Investor Readiness

Investor Pitch Deck & Financial Forecasting Assistance

Investors evaluate financials as rigorously as they evaluate product. A pitch deck with vague revenue assumptions, unsupported burn projections, or an unclear path to unit economics profitability signals financial immaturity — even if the product is strong. We work with founders to build the financial narrative behind the pitch: detailed revenue models, cost structure analysis, unit economics (CAC, LTV, payback period), 3–5 year financial projections, and funding deployment plans — presented in formats familiar to angel investors, VC firms, and bank credit teams.

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Revenue & Cost Modelling
Bottom-up revenue assumptions, pricing model validation, and detailed cost structure breakdown by function
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Unit Economics Analysis
CAC, LTV, gross margin, contribution margin, and payback period — the numbers every investor asks about
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3–5 Year Financial Projections
P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow projections — base, optimistic, and conservative scenarios with key assumptions
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Funding Ask & Deployment Plan
Valuation rationale, pre/post-money cap table, use of funds breakdown, and runway analysis for the current fundraise
Covers seed, angel, pre-Series A/B rounds, and SIDBI/bank funding requirements arrow_forward
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Scale-Up Readiness

Corporate Structuring for Scale-Up Readiness

Most startups begin with a simple structure — a single private company with founder shareholders. But as the business scales, takes on foreign investors, expands into new geographies, or targets an acquisition exit, the original structure often becomes a liability: inefficient from a tax perspective, unattractive to certain classes of investors, or legally incompatible with the intended exit path. We advise founders and promoters on the right corporate architecture for their growth trajectory — choosing between a domestic holding company, an overseas holding structure, a subsidiary network, or an operating company model — and we execute the restructuring cleanly and tax-efficiently before the next funding round or strategic event.

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Holding Company Architecture
Domestic vs. offshore holding structures for multi-product, multi-geography, or PE-backed companies — tax and governance implications mapped
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Overseas Holding Structures
Delaware / Singapore / Cayman flip for US VC-backed startups — FEMA compliance, ODI filings, and RBI intimations managed end-to-end
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Entity Type Optimisation
Advising when to convert from LLP to Private Ltd, or vice versa — evaluating tax pass-through, fundraising flexibility, and compliance burden trade-offs
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Founder Agreement & Cap Table Cleanup
Vesting agreements for co-founders, ESOP pool carve-out, secondary sale structuring, and cap table optimisation before a funding round
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Exit Readiness Planning
Structuring the business for an eventual M&A exit, strategic acquisition, or IPO — including pre-exit tax planning, subsidiary rationalisation, and ensuring a clean, acquirer-friendly corporate structure with no legacy compliance gaps
Best done early — restructuring after a funding round is significantly more complex and expensive arrow_forward
At a Glance

Key Benefits: Startup India vs. MSME vs. Neither

Understanding which recognition unlocks which benefits helps you prioritise the right registration for your business stage and sector.

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DPIIT-Recognised Startup

  • check_circle 3-year income tax holiday (Section 80-IAC)
  • check_circle Angel tax exemption on share premium
  • check_circle ESOP to promoters permitted
  • check_circle 80% patent fee rebate + fast-track examination
  • check_circle Self-certification under 6 labour laws
  • check_circle Deferred perquisite TDS on ESOPs (Sec 192(1C))
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Udyam-Registered MSME

  • check_circle Collateral-free loans up to ₹5 Cr (CGTMSE)
  • check_circle Payment protection — 45-day rule enforced
  • check_circle Priority sector bank lending access
  • check_circle Government e-Marketplace (GeM) registration
  • check_circle Lower interest rates on working capital loans
  • check_circle State government subsidies & incentive schemes
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Unregistered — What You Miss

  • cancel No angel tax protection — share premium fully taxable
  • cancel No income tax holiday — full tax from Year 1
  • cancel No access to collateral-free CGTMSE lending
  • cancel Delayed payments — no legal protection or interest
  • cancel ESOP to promoters not permitted without DPIIT
  • cancel Standard patent fees — no rebate or fast-track
Our Approach

How We Support Your Startup or MSME

A structured four-step engagement — from understanding your business stage and goals to registrations, structuring, and investor-ready documentation that keeps pace with your growth.

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Business Stage Assessment

We begin by understanding your business model, incorporation date, shareholding, revenue, and growth objectives — mapping the right registrations, structures, and advisory services to your exact stage.

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Registrations & Documentation

We file for DPIIT recognition, Udyam registration, and any other applicable government schemes — and simultaneously prepare your ESOP policy, founder agreements, and statutory documentation.

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Structuring & Financial Modelling

We advise on corporate structure, build your financial model and projections, and design the ESOP scheme — producing investor-ready deliverables that can withstand due diligence scrutiny.

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Ongoing Growth Advisory

We stay engaged as your business grows — advising on each funding round, updating the financial model, administering the ESOP, and restructuring the corporate architecture as your scale and investor base evolve.

Track Record

The Advisor Startups & MSMEs Trust to Get it Right

From solo founders filing for DPIIT recognition on day one, to growth-stage companies designing multi-layered ESOPs and restructuring for overseas investors — we have been the financial and compliance backbone for startups and MSMEs across sectors.

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Startups registered with DPIIT & Startup India
300+
MSMEs registered and actively availing scheme benefits
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ESOP schemes designed, documented, and implemented
₹200Cr+
Investor capital raised by startups we supported financially
Our Advantage

Why Founders & MSME Owners Choose Us

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Startup-Fluent Advisors

We understand the startup context — fast decisions, evolving cap tables, investor timelines, and the pressure of a funding round. Our advice is calibrated for speed and commercial reality, not just compliance.

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Finance + Legal, Combined

ESOP design, DPIIT benefits, corporate structuring, and financial modelling all sit at the intersection of law and finance. We bring both disciplines into every engagement so you get coherent advice, not siloed opinions.

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Investor-Ready Output

Every financial model, ESOP scheme, and structure we build is designed to withstand investor due diligence — so you can walk into a term sheet conversation with confidence, not corrections to make.

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Long-Term Partnership

We grow with you — from your first DPIIT registration to Series B structuring to exit planning. A single advisor who knows your history is far more valuable than starting fresh at every inflection point.

Build Your Startup or MSME on a Solid Foundation.

Whether you need DPIIT recognition today, a Udyam certificate, an ESOP scheme for your core team, a financial model for your next raise, or strategic corporate structuring advice — we are ready to help you move fast and build right.

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Office Address

4th Floor, Solitaire 1, New Link Rd, Malad West, Mumbai 400064.

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Direct Line

+91-8169820387 | 022-46022657