From ROC filings and DPIIT recognition to FEMA compliance and ESOP management, ProSetu's ICSI-verified Company Secretaries handle every aspect of startup compliance — so you can focus on building your product.
Startup compliance encompasses all the legal, regulatory, and governance obligations that a registered company must fulfill under the Companies Act, 2013, Income Tax Act, GST laws, FEMA regulations, and other applicable statutes. For startups, this typically includes annual ROC filings, board meeting compliance, statutory register maintenance, tax filings, and — for funded startups — investor-related regulatory submissions.
Non-compliance doesn't just attract penalties — it can derail fundraising efforts, disqualify directors, and even lead to the company being struck off the MCA register. Investors conduct thorough due diligence before funding, and any compliance gaps can significantly delay or derail a funding round. ProSetu helps startups maintain a clean compliance record from day one, ensuring you're always investor-ready.
Whether you just incorporated or are preparing for Series A, staying compliant is non-negotiable.
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Timely filing of AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC, and event-based forms with MCA. Deadline tracking and automated reminders ensure you never miss a filing.
End-to-end assistance with Startup India recognition, 80-IAC tax exemption application, and angel tax exemption under Section 56(2)(viib).
FC-GPR filing, FLA returns, ODI compliance, ECB filings, and RBI reporting for startups with foreign investors or overseas subsidiaries.
Share allotment filings, SHA/SSA reviews, valuation reports, preference share compliance, and convertible note/SAFE agreement filings with ROC.
ESOP scheme drafting, board and shareholder resolutions, ROC filings, grant letters, vesting schedules, and exercise-time tax compliance.
Board meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, minutes drafting, statutory register maintenance, and compliance with SS-1 and SS-2 secretarial standards.
Tell us about your company structure, funding stage, and compliance needs. Our AI identifies all applicable filings and regulatory requirements.
Your assigned CS expert creates a comprehensive compliance calendar with deadlines, dependencies, and priority order for all pending filings.
Your CS handles all filings, drafts resolutions, and manages regulatory submissions. Track progress in real-time on your ProSetu dashboard.
Every registered startup must comply with annual ROC filings (AOC-4 and MGT-7), income tax return filing, GST returns (if registered), TDS compliance, board meeting minutes, statutory register maintenance, and DIR-3 KYC for directors. Additionally, startups with foreign investment must file FEMA returns (FC-GPR, FC-TRS).
To get DPIIT recognition, your entity must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Partnership Firm, be less than 10 years old from incorporation, have turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore in any financial year, and be working towards innovation or improvement of products/services. Apply through the Startup India portal with a brief description of your innovation.
DPIIT-recognized startups can avail tax exemption under Section 80-IAC (3 consecutive years out of 10), angel tax exemption under Section 56(2)(viib), self-certification under labour and environment laws, fast-tracked patent applications at reduced fees, and access to government tenders and Fund of Funds.
Startups receiving foreign investment must file FC-GPR (Foreign Currency – Gross Provisional Return) within 30 days of share allotment, submit Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) by 15th July each year, and comply with pricing guidelines (using DCF valuation for unlisted companies). Non-compliance attracts penalties of up to 3x the amount involved.
ESOP implementation requires board and shareholder approval, creation of an ESOP scheme document, filing of resolutions with ROC, PV report from a registered valuer, and compliance with Section 62(1)(b) of the Companies Act. At exercise, TDS must be deducted on the perquisite value. DPIIT-recognized startups get deferred TDS on ESOPs for up to 5 years or until exit.
Late ROC filing attracts additional fees of ₹100 per day of delay for each form. Persistent non-compliance can lead to the company being marked as 'Active Non-Compliant' or even struck off from the ROC register under Section 248. Directors can be disqualified under Section 164(2) for failure to file annual returns for 3 consecutive years.
Let ProSetu's verified CS experts handle your startup's compliance so you can focus on what matters most — building your product and growing your business.
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