Startup Services
Startups, by their very nature, are lean and often resource-constrained in their early stages. They require a diverse range of services to navigate the challenges of launching, growing, and scaling a business. These services can be broadly categorized and are crucial for various stages of a startup’s journey.
Legal & Compliance Services
These are fundamental for establishing a legitimate and compliant business.
Business Structure Registration
Company Registration: Private Limited Company, One Person Company (OPC), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) – assistance with DIN, DSC, name approval, MOA/AOA drafting, and filing with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
Partnership Firm/Proprietorship: Guidance on partnership deed drafting, Udyam registration, and other basic setup.
Tax Registrations
PAN & TAN: Application for Permanent Account Number (PAN) for the entity and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) for TDS/TCS obligations.
GST Registration: Assistance with Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration, filing of GST returns, and compliance.
Professional Tax (PT): Registration and compliance with state-specific professional tax laws.
ESI & EPF Registration: Registration with Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) and Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) if employee thresholds are met.
Other Regulatory & Licensing
FSSAI License: For food-related businesses.
IEC Code: For import/export businesses.
Shop & Establishment Act Registration: Local municipal registration.
Trade Licenses: Various industry-specific licenses.
Intellectual Property (IP) Registration: Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights – critical for protecting innovation and brand identity.
Legal Documentation & Advisory
Founders’ Agreements: Drafting agreements between co-founders defining roles, responsibilities, equity, and exit clauses.
Shareholders’ Agreements: For attracting investors.
Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policies: For websites and apps.
Employee Contracts: Offer letters, employment agreements.
Vendor/Client Contracts: Drafting and review of commercial agreements.
Compliance Audits: Ensuring ongoing adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
Financial & Accounting Services
Essential for managing finances, reporting, and fundraising.
Bookkeeping & Accounting
Maintaining accurate financial records, ledger entries, and general accounting.
Cloud-based accounting software setup and management.
Payroll Management
Processing employee salaries, deductions (TDS, PF, ESI), and statutory remittances.
Issuing payslips and Form 16.
Taxation & Compliance (Ongoing)
Income Tax Filing: Preparation and filing of appropriate ITR forms (ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5, ITR-6) based on business structure and income.
TDS/TCS Returns: Filing quarterly TDS/TCS returns (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q).
Annual ROC Filings: For companies and LLPs, filing annual returns with the Registrar of Companies (RoC).
Tax Audit & Financial Audit: Facilitating statutory audits and tax audits.
Financial Planning & Modeling
Creating detailed business plans with financial projections (revenue, expenses, cash flow).
Financial modeling for fundraising scenarios.
Budgeting and forecasting.
Fundraising Advisory
Pitch Deck Creation: Assisting in developing compelling pitch decks for investors.
Investor Readiness: Preparing startups for investor meetings, due diligence.
Valuation Services: Determining fair valuation for equity funding.
Connecting with Investors: Leveraging networks of angel investors, venture capitalists (VCs), and incubators/accelerators.
Debt Funding: Guidance on securing loans or venture debt.
Government Schemes: Information and application support for schemes like Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, SIDBI Fund of Funds.
Business Strategy & Consulting
Guiding startups through their growth journey.
Business Plan Development
Refining the business idea, market analysis, competitive landscape, revenue model, and growth strategy.
Market Research & Validation
Understanding target customers, market size, trends, and product-market fit.
Go-to-Market Strategy
Planning product launch, sales channels, and customer acquisition strategies.
Mentorship & Advisory
Connecting with experienced mentors who can provide guidance on various aspects of business.
Strategic consulting for scaling, product development, operations.
Incubator & Accelerator Programs
Services provided by incubators (early-stage support, infrastructure) and accelerators (fast-paced growth programs, mentorship, seed funding).
Marketing & Branding Services
Crucial for building visibility and acquiring customers.
Branding & Identity
Logo design, brand guidelines, brand messaging.
Website Development & UI/UX Design
Creating user-friendly and effective websites and mobile applications.
Digital Marketing
SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Improving search engine rankings.
SEM (Search Engine Marketing)/PPC (Pay-Per-Click): Running paid ad campaigns.
Social Media Marketing (SMM): Managing social media presence and campaigns.
Content Marketing: Creating valuable content (blogs, videos, infographics) to attract and engage audiences.
Email Marketing: Building email lists and running campaigns.
Public Relations (PR)
Building media relations, press releases, media coverage.
Offline Marketing
Event participation, print advertising, local promotions.
Sales Strategy & Training
Developing sales processes, training sales teams.
Technology & IT Services
Essential for product development and operational efficiency.
Product Development
Prototyping, Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development.
Full-stack development (web, mobile apps).
Quality Assurance (QA) and testing.
Cloud Services
Setup and management on platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud for scalable infrastructure.
IT Infrastructure & Support
Network setup, data security, cybersecurity, ongoing IT support.
Software & Tools
Implementing and integrating essential software like CRM (Customer Relationship Management), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), project management tools, collaboration tools.
Human Resources (HR) & Talent Services
Managing the most valuable asset – people.
Recruitment & Staffing
Hiring the right talent for various roles.
HR Policy & Compliance
Developing HR policies, employee handbooks, ensuring labor law compliance.
Performance Management
Setting up appraisal systems, feedback mechanisms.
Compensation & Benefits
Structuring salary packages, employee benefits.
Training & Development
Skill enhancement programs for employees.
It’s highly advisable to consult with a our tax experts to ensure proper business entity incorporation and to correctly apply for startup to maximize the benefits.