RBI FLA Return 2026 for Startups: July 15 Filing, FDI/ODI Applicability, Documents and Late Risk
If your Indian startup has received FDI or made ODI and had foreign liabilities or assets on its balance sheet, the RBI FLA return is not an optional finance-team formality.
MCA Extends CCFS-2026 to 31 August 2026: Pending ROC Filing Relief Checklist for Indian Startups
MCA has extended the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 to 31 August 2026. Defaulting companies should use the extra window to clean pending ROC filings before normal consequences resume.
GSTN e-Way Bill Portal Enhancements 2026: Ship-To GSTIN, Closure Facility, API Readiness and Founder Checklist
GSTN’s 2026 e-way bill advisory is a practical operations update for product, D2C, manufacturing, marketplace and logistics-linked startups using GST e-way bill workflows.
National Startup Awards 5.0 Are Open: DPIIT-Recognised Startup Application Checklist, Documents and Compliance Risks
Startup India is inviting DPIIT-recognised startups to apply for National Startup Awards 5.0. Founders should treat the application like a mini data-room exercise, not a last-minute form.
DPIIT FICCI Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation Challenge 2026: What Selected Startups and Future Applicants Should Prepare
Government-backed innovation challenges are not only publicity opportunities. They test whether a startup can prove eligibility, IP ownership, prototype readiness, governance and document maturity.
AY 2026-27 ITR-3, ITR-6 and Tax Audit Readiness: July Checklist for Indian Startup Founders
The income-tax portal has enabled AY 2026-27 utilities in phases, including ITR-3 on 19 June 2026. Startup founders should not wait for September to reconcile books, TDS, GST, ESOP, foreign income, Form 3CD and audit records.
RBI KYC Update After 30 June 2026: Startup Bank Accounts, Fintech Workflows and Founder Checklist
RBI’s KYC Direction is addressed to regulated entities, but founders feel the impact through bank accounts, payment partners, lending partners and fintech onboarding. After 30 June 2026, startups should proactively clean KYC documents and signatory records.
PAS-3 And FC-GPR For Indian Startups: The Share Allotment Filing Checklist Founders Should Not Ignore
If your startup has announced a funding round, the legal work is not done. Here is the practical PAS-3 and FC-GPR checklist founders should complete once shares are allotted.
Indian Startup Funding Weekly Roundup | Week of May 11 – May 17, 2026: 16 Deals, ~₹2,545 Cr Raised
Complete Indian startup funding roundup for the week of May 11–17, 2026. 16 deals totalling ~₹2,545 Cr (~$303 Mn) across Mobility, Deep Tech, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Fintech and more. Full deal-by-deal breakdown with compliance insights for founders.
Post-Funding Compliance Roadmap for Indian Startups: The 45-Day Action Plan for Newly Funded Founders
Complete guide to post-funding compliance for Indian startups — FEMA FC-GPR filing, ROC forms, cap table cleanup, ESOP setup, and investor board governance.
