Introduction: The ₹50,000 Mistake 70% of Exporters Make Every April Real scenario (happens every year): April 5, 2025A Bangalore-based SaaS startup invoices their first US client of the new financial year: $10,000 (₹8.5 lakhs). Founder thinks: “We’re exporters, GST is 0%.” Invoice raised at 0% GST. Payment received. Everyone’s happy. July 2025GST notice arrives: “Export […]
Introduction: India’s Service Export Boom & The Compliance Gap India’s service exports have crossed $340+ billion annually (FY 2023-24), making the country a global powerhouse in: Who’s driving this growth? But here’s the problem: Every month, thousands of service exporters—from solo freelancers to established agencies—make costly compliance mistakes: ❌ Paying 18% GST unnecessarily (when it […]
Introduction: Why Every Foreign Investor in India Must Understand FEMA Scenario 1:Your US-based friend wants to invest $50,000 in your Indian startup. You accept the funds, issue shares, and think you’re done. Six months later, you receive a notice from RBI for FEMA violation—penalty: 3x the investment amount. Scenario 2:An NRI invests ₹25 lakhs from […]
Introduction: The Double Taxation Trap Every NRI Faces Picture this: You’re an Indian software engineer in the US, earning $120,000 annually. You also have: Here’s your nightmare scenario: Your annual tax loss? Easily ₹3-5 lakhs or more. This is where DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) becomes your financial lifeline. DTAA is a bilateral treaty between […]
Introduction: Why Section 195 Should Be on Every Founder’s Radar Your startup just hired a brilliant US-based designer. Your SaaS stack includes AWS, HubSpot, and Notion. You’re paying a Singapore consultant for growth strategy. Here’s the question your CA will ask:“Did you deduct TDS under Section 195?” If you haven’t, you might be facing: Section […]
Introduction: Why Most Founders Fail at Compliance You started a Private Limited Company to build a business, not to become a compliance expert. But here’s the harsh reality: Compliance failures kill more companies than bad products. What actually happens? This happens to thousands of companies every year. The problem isn’t that compliance is complex – […]
Introduction: The Power (and Confusion) of Equity-Based Compensation You’re building a startup or growing SME. Cash is tight. You need to hire exceptional talent who expect salaries you can’t afford yet. Or you have early team members who’ve been working below market rates, building your product while others doubted you. The solution? Equity-based compensation. But […]
Introduction: The Document That Prevents Startup Disasters Every year, thousands of startups and businesses collapse – not because of bad products or lack of market, but because of shareholder disputes. Common scenarios: The common thread? No Shareholder Agreement. Most founders rely on: Then reality hits: A Shareholder Agreement (SHA) is the single most important document […]
Introduction: Why Finance Structure Makes or Breaks Startups Most startup founders obsess over: But they completely ignore finance structure. The result? When they finally need funding or face a tax audit, they discover: ❌ Messy books that can’t be reconciled❌ GST-Income Tax mismatches triggering notices❌ Personal and business finances completely mixed❌ No idea of actual […]
Introduction: Why ROC Filings Are Non-Negotiable If you run a Private Limited Company in India, you’ve probably heard these terms thrown around: AOC-4, MGT-7, ADT-1, AGM, DPT-3, DIR-3 KYC. Most founders know they’re “important filings” but don’t fully understand: Here’s the reality: ROC (Registrar of Companies) annual filings are not suggestions – they’re mandatory legal […]
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