Practical guides for Indian founders.
Registration, compliance, accounting and fundraising — written by the CA-led team that actually does this work.
How to Read Your Startup's P&L Statement
Most founders check the bottom line and stop there. The real signal is a few lines up — here is how to actually read the statement.
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Private Limited vs OPC: Which Should a Solo Founder Choose?
Both give you limited liability, but only one lets you raise money later without converting first. Here's how to actually decide.
Is DPIIT / Startup India Recognition Worth Applying For?
It's not an entity type, and the tax exemption isn't automatic. Here's what DPIIT recognition actually unlocks, and who should apply.
GST Annual Return (GSTR-9): What Founders Need to Know
Twelve months of monthly filings feel like the whole job — until the annual return reconciles all of them at once. Here's what to expect.
TDS on Professional Fees vs Contractor Payments: 194C vs 194J
The single most common TDS mistake we see in new client reviews — and it's usually caught months too late. Here's how to get it right upfront.
How to Read Your Startup's P&L Statement
Most founders check the bottom line and stop there. The real signal is a few lines up — here is how to actually read the statement.
The Startup Compliance Checklist for FY 2026-27
Every GST, TDS, ROC and payroll deadline your startup owes this financial year, in one place — so nothing quietly slips past you.
Why Your Startup Needs Monthly Bookkeeping, Not Annual Catch-Up
It feels cheaper because the bill only arrives once a year. Here's the real cost comparison founders rarely run.
When Should a Startup Hire a Virtual CFO?
Not a headcount threshold — a specific set of decisions you can no longer confidently make on your own. Here's how to spot them.
Preparing for Your First Seed Round: A Founder's Checklist
The founders who raise fastest did this work before the first real investor conversation — not during it. Here is the checklist.
Convertible Notes vs SAFE vs Priced Equity: What to Know
Three fundamentally different ways to take investor money — and the choice shapes dilution and control long after the cheque clears.
5 Mistakes First-Time Founders Make During Company Registration
From picking the wrong entity to a name rejected on the first try — the avoidable mistakes we see most often, and how to skip them.
What Governance Looks Like Long Before You're Thinking About an IPO
Governance track record takes years to build, and it can't be manufactured in the run-up to a listing. Here's what to start now.