The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023: What It Means for Your Business
A practical guide to understanding and complying with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.
Expert perspectives on corporate governance, compliance, fund management, and building companies in India.
DIR-3 KYC is the annual director KYC filing under Rule 12A. Due 30 September, OTP-based, free if on time, ₹5,000 late fee — and DIN deactivation if missed.
Everything Indian startup founders need to know about designing, implementing, and managing ESOP plans correctly.
SAFE notes in India — legal status, why VCs prefer CCDs, iSAFE from Indian accelerators, conversion mechanics, tax uncertainty, and IndAS 32 accounting.
A practical overview of SEBI AIF regulations for Category I, II, and III fund managers operating in India.
CCPS mechanics for Indian VC — Section 55 framework, conversion ratio, triggers, anti-dilution, 1x non-participating preference, voting, and tax treatment.
ESOP pool sizing math for Indian startups — investor norms, pre vs post-money expansion, founder dilution worked example, Rule 11UA FMV, and tax events.
Complete Companies Act 2013 compliance checklist — annual filings, event-based forms, audit obligations, registers, and Section 450 penalties.
A practical guide to building and maintaining an accurate cap table for Indian private limited companies.
Form MGT-14 filing for special resolutions and specified board resolutions — 30-day window, attachments, fees, Section 117(2) penalties.
European vs American distribution waterfall mechanics for Indian AIFs — preferred return, catch-up, 80/20 split, worked example, and SEBI guidance.
A comprehensive guide to MCA compliance requirements for Indian startups under the Companies Act 2013.
Share certificate format SH-1 in India — mandatory contents under Rule 5, 2-month issuance limit, stamp duty under Article 19, and demat conversion.
The capital call process is the operational heart of an AIF. Notice format, pro-rata math, NACH vs wire, default mechanics, and reconciliation explained.
Form 64A, 64B, and 64C are mandatory annual filings for Indian AIFs. This guide covers due dates, pass-through mechanics, and Section 271FAA penalties.
SS-1 and SS-2 are mandatory under Section 118 of the Companies Act 2013. This guide covers notice, quorum, minutes, and penalties for non-compliance.
Complete guide to filing AOC-4 and MGT-7 with the MCA — due dates, fees, step-by-step process on V3, and penalties under Section 137 and 92.
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