03Licences and ongoing support
Licences, finance, privacy and working with RegisCorp.
29 answers 17How do I know which business licence or ISO certification applies?+
Applicability depends on activity, premises, workforce, products, customer requirements and jurisdiction. ISO certification also requires the correct standard and an appropriate independent certification body; it is not a government business licence.
18Can RegisCorp coordinate accounting, payroll and compliance together?+
Yes. Bookkeeping, MIS, direct tax, TDS, payroll, EPF, ESI and corporate compliance can be sequenced around consistent source records, while each deliverable and professional responsibility remains clearly defined.
19Can I purchase only one filing or registration service?+
Yes. You may begin with a single defined requirement. Related services are suggested only when they are relevant to the stated outcome or a known statutory dependency.
20How are my documents and contact details used?+
Information submitted through the website is used to review and respond to the enquiry and, if engaged, to coordinate the agreed work. The Privacy Policy explains categories, purposes, sharing, retention and available contact routes.
21Does RegisCorp provide legal, tax or investment guarantees?+
No. Information and professional support are based on the agreed scope and supplied facts. Regulatory approvals, adjudication, tax outcomes, funding and commercial results depend on authorities and circumstances outside RegisCorp's control.
22How can I get the fastest useful response from RegisCorp?+
Select the closest service and urgency, then provide the entity type, current status, deadline, notice reference and desired outcome. Complete context allows the team to identify the right route more quickly.
23How fast is RegisCorp compared to typical registration timelines in India?+
RegisCorp's own professional turnaround for preparing and filing eligible scopes is typically 2-3 business days, compared to an 8-12 day process common at other firms. This covers RegisCorp's internal preparation and filing steps only; government processing and approval timelines remain with the relevant authority and are not guaranteed.
24Is the Section 80-IAC tax exemption part of Startup India registration, or a separate step?+
They are sequential and separate. DPIIT recognition under Startup India must be secured first. Section 80-IAC tax exemption is then a separate application evaluated by the Inter-Ministerial Board and is not automatic after recognition.
25Does RegisCorp help startups apply for the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)?+
Yes. RegisCorp supports DPIIT-recognized startups through SISFS eligibility review, incubator-linked application preparation and documentation for the seed fund scheme, alongside 80-IAC tax exemption and other Startup India benefits.
26Does RegisCorp handle bookkeeping, accounting and financial statements, not just registration and compliance?+
Yes. Bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, MIS reporting, business income tax return filing, TDS return filing and tax audit assistance can be scoped alongside registration and compliance work, using consistent source records across all three.
27What does Virtual CFO support from RegisCorp typically include?+
Virtual CFO support is scoped around the specific business need and can include financial reporting cadence, budgeting and MIS structure, tax and compliance oversight, and coordination with statutory filings. The exact deliverables are confirmed in a written scope before work begins.
28Can RegisCorp manage payroll processing and statutory payroll compliance together?+
Yes. Payroll processing can be coordinated with EPF registration and compliance, ESI registration and compliance, and Professional Tax compliance so that payroll runs and statutory filings use the same source data.
29Is POSH compliance mandatory, and can RegisCorp help set it up?+
Organisations meeting the applicable employee-count threshold under the POSH Act are required to constitute an Internal Committee and maintain related policy documentation. RegisCorp can support policy drafting, committee documentation and ongoing POSH compliance as a defined scope.
30What employment documents does RegisCorp draft for employers?+
Employment agreements, offer letters, HR policy documents and related workplace documentation can be prepared based on the employer's structure, role types and applicable state and central labour law requirements.
31What is included in a Founders' Agreement or Shareholders' Agreement drafted by RegisCorp?+
Founder and shareholder agreements are drafted around the specific ownership, vesting, exit and governance terms the parties agree to. RegisCorp helps structure and document these terms; the commercial and ownership decisions remain the client's.
32Can RegisCorp draft ESOP documentation for a startup?+
Yes. ESOP advisory and documentation, including scheme-design references and grant-related paperwork, can be scoped once the entity structure, share capital and intended pool size are confirmed.
33Do I need an NDA before sharing business information with vendors or partners?+
Where confidential business, financial or technical information will be shared, a Non-Disclosure Agreement is generally advisable. RegisCorp can prepare an NDA suited to the relationship and the type of information being shared.
34What licences does a food business need in India?+
Most food businesses require FSSAI registration or licensing depending on turnover and scale, alongside other applicable approvals such as Shop and Establishment registration. RegisCorp reviews the specific business activity before confirming the licence route.
35What is MSME or Udyam registration, and is it mandatory?+
Udyam registration is a voluntary self-declaration that classifies a business as micro, small or medium and can unlock scheme-based benefits, priority-sector lending eligibility and delayed-payment protection. It is not the same as incorporation and does not itself create a legal entity.
36When does a business need an Import Export Code (IEC)?+
An IEC is generally required before undertaking cross-border import or export transactions from India. RegisCorp assesses the applicant type and trade activity before confirming the application route.
37Does RegisCorp help with PSARA, labour, drug or liquor licences?+
Yes, these are activity-specific licences reviewed individually against the relevant state and central regulations, premises requirements and applicant eligibility before an application scope is confirmed.
38Is ISO certification a government requirement?+
No. ISO certification is issued by an accredited independent certification body, not a government authority. It is often pursued for buyer, tender or process-credibility requirements rather than as a legal filing obligation.
39What is the difference between a Digital Signature Certificate and a Director Identification Number?+
A Digital Signature Certificate authenticates electronic filings, while a Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique identifier allotted to an individual to act as a director. Both are typically required at different stages of company incorporation and ongoing filings.
40How does company name reservation work under SPICe+?+
Proposed company names are checked for availability and compliance with naming guidelines before being reserved through the SPICe+ (INC-32) filing, which also covers incorporation, PAN, TAN and other linked registrations in a single integrated form.
41Is a One Person Company (OPC) suitable for every solo founder?+
Not automatically. OPCs carry specific eligibility conditions, a mandatory nominee requirement, and conversion triggers linked to turnover and paid-up capital thresholds. Suitability depends on the founder's growth, fundraising and ownership plans.
42What compliance does a Section 8 company or NGO need to maintain?+
Section 8 companies, trusts and societies each carry distinct statutory filing, governance and reporting obligations depending on their registration type. RegisCorp reviews the entity's registration category before mapping the applicable compliance calendar.
43What is the GST composition scheme, and who can opt for it?+
The composition scheme allows eligible small taxpayers below a prescribed turnover threshold to pay GST at a fixed rate with simplified return filing, in exchange for restrictions such as not being able to claim input tax credit. Eligibility should be assessed against current turnover and business type.
44Does RegisCorp help respond to income tax notices?+
Yes. Income Tax Notice Response support is available once the specific notice, assessment year and underlying issue are reviewed, so the response is prepared against the actual facts and applicable provision.
45What is the difference between Form 15CA and Form 15CB, and when are they required?+
Form 15CA is a remitter's declaration and Form 15CB is a chartered accountant's certification, both generally relevant to certain outward foreign remittances under the Income Tax Act. Applicability depends on the nature, amount and purpose of the remittance.