Startup Advisory & Incorporation
The legal structure you pick on day one shapes your tax rate, your fundraising options, and your annual compliance load. We help you choose it deliberately and complete every post-incorporation filing on time.
What is included
End-to-end startup formation, initial statutory setup, government recognitions, and fundraising financial support.
1. Entity structuring & capital advisory
Side-by-side comparison of Private Limited Company, LLP, One Person Company (OPC), Registered Partnership, and Proprietorship based on your co-founders, ESOP plans, equity fundraising roadmap, and tax profile.
2. Company & LLP incorporation (SPICe+ / FiLLiP)
Class-3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC), name reservation, custom drafting of MOA & AOA or LLP Agreement, Certificate of Incorporation (COI), DIN allotment, and bundled PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, and bank account opening support.
3. Mandatory post-incorporation compliance
First Board Meeting minutes, share certificate issuance and stamp duty payment, first statutory auditor appointment with mandatory Form ADT-1 filing (within 30/15 days), and Form INC-20A Commencement of Business filing (within 180 days).
4. DPIIT Startup India, Section 80-IAC & MSME registrations
Application and pitch-deck review for DPIIT Startup India recognition on the National Single Window System (NSWS), evaluation for Section 80-IAC tax holiday, Udyam (MSME) registration, IEC (Import Export Code), and GST registration.
5. Valuation, financial modelling & due diligence
DCF and net-asset valuation certificates under the Income Tax Act (Rule 11UA) and FEMA, 3-to-5-year financial projections, cap-table modelling, and vendor/investor financial due-diligence support.
Documents usually required for incorporation.
Everything is filed digitally on the MCA V3 portal—no physical visits to the ROC office are required.
For Indian Directors / Designated Partners
- PAN card (mandatory for Indian nationals)
- Identity proof: Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence
- Residential address proof (not older than 2 months): Bank Statement, Electricity Bill, Mobile Bill, or Telephone Bill showing full name and address
- Passport-size photograph, email ID, mobile number, and educational qualification
For Registered Office in India
- Latest utility bill (Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Gas Bill, or Property Tax Receipt) not older than 2 months
- No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner permitting use as the registered office
- Rent / Lease Agreement in the name of the proposed company or director (if premises are rented)
- Proposed main business objects and 2–3 preferred company/LLP names
For Foreign Nationals / NRI Promoters
- Passport (notarised and apostilled / consularised in the home country)
- Foreign address proof: Bank Statement, Driving Licence, or Utility Bill (notarised and apostilled)
- Business visa / OCI card details (if executing documents while physically present in India)
- For corporate shareholders: Board resolution and Certificate of Incorporation of the parent entity
For DPIIT Startup India Recognition
- Certificate of Incorporation (Pvt Ltd, OPC, LLP, or Registered Partnership) and entity PAN
- Brief write-up or pitch deck explaining how the product/service solves a problem, innovates, or scales
- Website link, product demo video/screenshots, or patent/trademark details (if any)
- Director/Partner details and authorised signatory letter
From name check to Commencement of Business.
Four clear milestones so your company is legally ready to invoice and raise capital.
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Structure & name check
We verify name availability against MCA and Trademark databases and procure Class-3 DSCs for all promoters.
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Charter & SPICe+ filing
We draft your MOA, AOA, and declarations (INC-9, DIR-2) and submit the integrated SPICe+ / FiLLiP forms.
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COI, PAN, TAN & bank
Once the ROC issues your Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, and TAN, we prepare your bank-opening board resolutions.
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ADT-1, INC-20A & DPIIT
We complete your first auditor ADT-1 filing, INC-20A capital declaration, GSTIN, and DPIIT Startup India application.
Common questions
Should I register a Private Limited Company or a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?
A Private Limited Company is the right structure if you plan to raise equity funding from angels or VCs, issue ESOPs to employees, or scale a product business. An LLP has lower annual ROC compliance costs, no mandatory statutory audit until turnover crosses ₹40 lakh (or contribution crosses ₹25 lakh), and suits consulting, agency, and closely held family businesses.
What mandatory filings are due immediately after incorporating a Private Limited Company?
Three critical milestones apply right after incorporation: (1) Holding the first Board Meeting and appointing the first statutory auditor within 30 days, (2) Filing Form ADT-1 with the ROC within 15 days of auditor appointment (mandatory since July 2025), and (3) Depositing subscription money into the company bank account and filing Form INC-20A (Commencement of Business) within 180 days.
Does DPIIT Startup India recognition automatically grant an income tax holiday?
DPIIT recognition gives immediate access to benefits like self-certification under labour/environmental laws, fast-track patent/trademark rebates, and public procurement relaxations. The 3-year income tax holiday under Section 80-IAC requires a separate application to the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB), which we evaluate and file for eligible innovative startups.
Can a single founder incorporate a company in India?
Yes. A solo founder can incorporate a One Person Company (OPC) with just one shareholder and one nominee, gaining full limited-liability corporate status. Alternatively, if you plan to raise institutional equity immediately, you can incorporate a Private Limited Company with a family member holding a nominal 0.1%–1% shareholding.
Estimate your setup cost & compliances
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Ready to incorporate or structure your startup?
A first call is free and carries no obligation. You will speak directly with CA Shivam Bhaskar and receive a reply within one business day.