From DPIIT to Series B, one partner CA on speed-dial.
Nine services that cover the full startup-funding lifecycle - DPIIT recognition, 80-IAC tax holiday, angel-tax exemption, Rule 11UA valuations, ESOP design, term-sheet review, financial due diligence and FC-GPR / FLA filings.
180+
DPIIT recognitions filed
₹600Cr+
Raised by clients
9
Funding-stack services
5-10
Days to DPIIT
A senior CA reviews every term sheet - not a paralegal.
Nine moves that compound across a startup's life.
Each one is a defined deliverable with a fixed fee and a partner CA accountable end-to-end. Compare, pick one - or sequence them into a stage-wise plan with us.
DPIIT Startup Recognition
DPIIT
The gateway certificate from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. Unlocks 80-IAC tax holiday, angel-tax exemption, self-certification on labour laws, and access to government tenders & Fund of Funds.
Timeline
5-10 working days
Our fee
₹4,999
Stage
Pre-seed to Series A
Deliverable
DPIIT certificate of recognition
- Eligibility & innovation-write-up drafting
- DPIIT portal application end-to-end
- Document pre-check (incorporation, IP, traction)
- Free orientation on follow-on benefits
Best for
Startups under 10 years, turnover < ₹100Cr
Section 80-IAC Tax Holiday
80-IAC
100% income-tax deduction on profits for 3 consecutive years out of the first 10. Available only to DPIIT-recognised startups - the highest-impact tax benefit a young Indian company can claim.
Timeline
30-45 working days
Our fee
₹24,999
Stage
Profitable startups, Yr 2-7
Deliverable
IMB approval letter & CA certificate
- Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) application
- Pitch deck & innovation justification
- Financial projections aligned to scrutiny
- Filing of Form 10-IF + audit support
Best for
DPIIT startups with positive PAT in sight
Angel Tax (Sec 56) Exemption
Sec 56
Exemption from tax on share premium received above fair market value - critical when raising from Indian angels, FFs, or HNIs. Filed via Form 2 to DPIIT after recognition.
Timeline
10-15 working days
Our fee
₹9,999
Stage
Pre-seed to Series A
Deliverable
Filed Form 2 + exemption record
- Investor & instrument-mix review
- Form 2 prep & DPIIT submission
- Capital-account & RoC alignment
- Audit trail for assessment proceedings
Best for
DPIIT startups raising Indian equity at a premium
Rule 11UA / 409A Valuation
11UA / 409A
CA / merchant-banker valuation report under Rule 11UA (India) or 409A (US) for funding rounds, ESOP grants, share transfers and angel-tax compliance. DCF, NAV or comparable-company method.
Timeline
7-10 working days
Our fee
₹14,999
Stage
Seed to Series C
Deliverable
Signed valuation report (PDF + PPT)
- DCF + comparable-company models
- Sensitivity & scenario tables
- FEMA-aligned for foreign investors
- Defensible in income-tax scrutiny
Best for
Any equity round, ESOP grant or share transfer
ESOP Design & Administration
ESOP
End-to-end ESOP framework - pool sizing, scheme drafting, board & shareholder approvals, grant letters, vesting tracker and 11UA valuation for fair-market exercise price. Compliant with Companies Act & Rule 12.
Timeline
3-4 weeks
Our fee
₹49,999
Stage
Seed onwards
Deliverable
ESOP scheme + grant letters + tracker
- Pool sizing & dilution modelling
- Scheme document & board resolutions
- Grant letters with vesting schedules
- Annual Rule 11UA valuation refresh
Best for
Startups granting equity to first 5-50 employees
Term Sheet & SHA Review
TS / SHA
Founder-side review of term sheets, SSA, SHA and side-letters. We flag liquidation-preference traps, anti-dilution ratchets, ROFR/tag/drag risks, board-control dilution and exit clauses before you sign.
Timeline
3-5 working days
Our fee
₹29,999
Stage
Pre-seed to Series B
Deliverable
Annotated TS / SHA + redlines
- Clause-by-clause founder lens
- Cap-table & dilution simulation
- Negotiation playbook & talking points
- Coordination with your legal counsel
Best for
Founders negotiating with a lead investor
Financial Due Diligence
FDD
Buy-side or sell-side FDD - revenue quality, cohort retention, unit economics, working capital, tax & compliance hygiene. Output is an investor-ready data room and a partner-signed FDD report.
Timeline
3-6 weeks
Our fee
₹1,49,999
Stage
Series A to Series C
Deliverable
FDD report + virtual data room
- Revenue, cohort & churn analysis
- Tax, GST, TDS & ROC compliance audit
- Cap-table & ESOP fully-diluted review
- Investor Q&A support during DD
Best for
Series A/B raises & strategic acquisitions
FC-GPR / FC-TRS Filing
FEMA
RBI / FEMA filings post foreign investment - FC-GPR (issue of shares) within 30 days of allotment, FC-TRS (transfer of shares between resident-non-resident) and annual FLA return. Penalties for delay are steep.
Timeline
10-15 working days
Our fee
₹19,999
Stage
Any foreign round
Deliverable
Filed FC-GPR + RBI acknowledgement
- KYC of foreign remitter via AD bank
- Form FC-GPR on RBI FIRMS portal
- Sectoral cap & route advisory
- Annual FLA return support
Best for
Startups raising from foreign investors
Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS)
SISFS
Application support for the ₹945 Cr government seed fund - up to ₹20 lakh as grant for prototype / PoC and up to ₹50 lakh as convertible debenture / debt for market entry. Disbursed via 200+ approved incubators.
Timeline
8-12 weeks (incl. incubator review)
Our fee
₹39,999
Stage
Pre-seed
Deliverable
Filed application + incubator pitch deck
- Incubator shortlisting & introductions
- Pitch deck, financials & milestone plan
- Application drafting & submission
- Disbursement compliance support
Best for
DPIIT startups < 2 years, in proof-of-concept stage
Six concrete benefits, all unlocked by one certificate.
3-year tax holiday
100% deduction of profits for 3 of first 10 years under Sec 80-IAC.
Angel-tax exemption
No Section 56(2)(viib) tax on share premium above FMV.
Seed fund access
Up to ₹50L from SISFS via 200+ approved incubators.
Public-procurement push
Exempt from prior turnover & experience criteria in govt tenders.
Self-certification
9 labour & 3 environment laws on self-declaration for 5 years.
Fast-track patent
80% rebate on patent fees + expedited examination.
The right compliance moves at every funding stage.
Founders typically need 2-3 of these services at any given stage. Book a free consult to sequence them with your roadmap.
| Stage | Typical round | Instruments | Services you'll need |
|---|---|---|---|
Idea / pre-incorporation | ₹0 - ₹25L | Founder capital, FFF, accelerator grants | Incorporation, DPIIT, MVP, founders' agreement |
Pre-seed | ₹25L - ₹3Cr | SAFE, CCPS, convertible notes | DPIIT, angel-tax exemption, 11UA valuation |
Seed | ₹3Cr - ₹15Cr | Priced equity (CCPS), SISFS, micro-VCs | ESOP pool, term-sheet review, FC-GPR filing |
Series A | ₹15Cr - ₹75Cr | Institutional VC, CCPS / OCPS | FDD-ready data room, 80-IAC, ESOP refresh |
Series B+ | ₹75Cr+ | Growth funds, strategic, secondary | Full FDD, IFRS / Ind-AS audit, tax DD |
Six documents - and we pre-check every page.
Certificate of Incorporation
Pvt Ltd or LLP COI - DPIIT only recognises these structures
PAN, MOA & AOA
Latest MCA-stamped MOA / AOA + entity PAN
Cap table & shareholding
Fully-diluted cap-table with ESOP pool + Form MGT-7
Financials (last 3 FY)
Audited financials, ITR-V and provisional current-year
Pitch deck & innovation write-up
2-3 page narrative on innovation, scale potential & traction
IP & product evidence
Trademarks, patents, website, product screenshots, MoUs
From first call to filed application in four steps.
Free 30-min consult
A senior CA maps your stage, raise plan and the 2-3 services that fit. No sales pitch.
Document checklist
Curated, role-specific checklist - we pre-check every scan before filing or report drafting.
Modelling & filing
Pitch deck, valuation, FDD report or RBI filing built and reviewed by a partner CA.
Approval & next step
Certificate / approval / report delivered with a clear plan for the next compliance window.
Engagements founders bundle with funding work.
Virtual CFO
Monthly MIS, board pack, runway model & investor updates - from ₹49,999/mo.
Financial modelling
3-statement model + revenue and cohort engines, calibrated for your raise narrative.
ESOP exercise & tax
Employee-side perquisite tax, exercise mechanics and post-listing planning.
International structuring
Flip / reverse-flip advisory, Singapore / Delaware holdco analysis, FEMA alignment.
Founder questions, answered by partners.
Still unsure where to start - DPIIT, valuation, or term-sheet review? Book a free 20-minute consult and a senior CA will sequence the right plan for your raise.
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A senior partner CA will get on a call with you, map your stage, and start the right filing or report - usually within 24 hours.