1. Confirm the Correct ITR Form ITR-3 / ITR-4 (Sugam) for proprietors depending on presumptive vs regular books. ITR-5 for partnership firms / LLPs. ITR-6 for companies (except …
Most founders obsess over product, sales, and funding. Very few obsess over **process and discipline** in the early years. The irony is that when companies fail or stall, …
Corporate governance sounds like something that only matters to listed companies and large conglomerates. In reality, **good governance is a survival tool** even for early‑stage and mid‑size Indian …
Most early‑stage founders assume SEBI is something they will worry about “after IPO”. In reality, **SEBI starts touching your story much earlier**—through your cap table, investor rights, ESOPs, …
Foreign money coming into India is heavily regulated. Most founders vaguely know “there is FEMA”, but don’t really know what it **means in practice**. The risk is simple: …
Starting up in India today is less about ideas and more about execution. Two of the most common paths for first-time founders are: 1. Building a **manufacturing business** …
India is a key market and talent base for global founders. Many foreign entrepreneurs want to set up an Indian private limited company to hire a local team …
Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) have become standard for Indian startups, especially in SaaS and product companies. But many founders still treat ESOPs as a line in the …
Many founders become directors of their own companies without a clear understanding of what the law expects from a director. In India, the **Companies Act, 2013** defines duties …
Not every company needs to run forever. Sometimes a startup does not take off, founders move on, or an entity becomes unnecessary after restructuring. In such cases, keeping …
