SEBI STP Consultation 2026: FinTech Founder Guide
SEBI’s May 19, 2026 STP consultation may shift trade messaging to API-based connectivity. Founder checklist for fintech and wealthtech teams.
LLP Form 11 Due Date 30 May 2026 Checklist
LLP Form 11 due date is 30 May 2026 for FY 2025-26. Founder checklist covering MCA filing, partner details, late fees, DSC and Form 8.
CCFS-2026 Is The Cheapest Window To Fix ROC Defaults Before Your Next Fundraise
MCA’s CCFS-2026 window runs until July 15, 2026. For startups with old ROC filing defaults, this is the cheapest and cleanest chance to fix the file before investor diligence starts asking harder questions.
RBI FEMA Authorised Persons Regulations 2026: What Cross-Border Startups Need To Check Now
Practical startup compliance guide to RBI’s FEMA Authorised Persons Regulations, 2026 and how founders should review forex, remittance and cross-border payment workflows.
DPIIT 12-Week FDI Approval SOP 2026: What Startup Founders Should Prepare Before Raising Foreign Capital
Founder-facing guide to DPIIT’s 2026 paperless FDI approval SOP, timelines, documents, FEMA checks, and compliance preparation for Indian startups.
We Just Launched a Free DPDP Act Assessment Tool for Indian Startups — Check Your Privacy Readiness in 10 Minutes
BSA has launched India’s first free DPDP Act assessment tool built specifically for Indian startups and SMBs. 40 practical questions, instant category-wise score, downloadable report. Check your DPDP compliance readiness in under 10 minutes — no cost, no jargon.
FEMA Compliance for Indian Startups Raising Foreign Investment: The Complete FC-GPR, FC-TRS & FLA Guide (2026)
The complete 2026 guide to FEMA compliance for Indian startups raising foreign investment — FC-GPR filing deadlines, FC-TRS for share transfers, FLA annual return, convertible note rules, NRI investor compliance, and what happens when you miss a filing. Written by CS Bhavya Sharma.
Shareholders’ Agreement for Indian Startups: 12 Critical Clauses Every Founder Must Negotiate Before Signing
A complete guide to Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA) for Indian startups — covering founder vesting, anti-dilution, drag-along rights, reserved matters, FEMA compliance, and the 7 red flags investors check during due diligence. Essential reading before your next funding round.
DPIIT Startup India Recognition in 2026: Benefits, Eligibility & How to Get Certified (Complete Founder Guide)
Complete 2026 guide to DPIIT Startup India recognition — covering the updated eligibility criteria, the full range of benefits including the 3-year income tax holiday, angel tax exemption and 80% IPR rebates, and a step-by-step application walkthrough for Indian founders.
FEMA FDI Rules for Indian Startups in 2026: Press Note 3, Chinese Shareholding and Fundraise Compliance
A practical founder guide to FEMA FDI rules for Indian startups in 2026, including Press Note 3, beneficial ownership checks and foreign investment filings. Learn what to verify before accepting cross-border capital.