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    Startup Compliance Desk

    Startup Compliance & Advisory Services

    Give your startup a practical compliance backbone from incorporation through growth, fundraising and day-to-day operations. A simple framework helps founders know what must be done, who owns it and when.

    Our startup compliance desk supports founders online across India, from incorporation follow-through to ongoing filings.

    01 • FRAMEWORKOne DeskROC, GST & core filings
    02 • CADENCEPeriodicReviewed as you grow
    03 • COVERAGEPan IndiaOnline compliance support
    Talk to a Startup Compliance ExpertView document checklist
    YOUR DETAILED SERVICE ROUTE

    Clarity continues beyond the first step.

    The original page-specific roadmap is retained here, with every detail available after the quick enquiry panel.

    Short answer

    A startup company needs regular accounting, GST and TDS where applicable, an income tax return, a statutory audit, board meetings and annual ROC filings, plus event-based filings when it hires, raises money or changes directors. The easiest approach is a shared compliance calendar with an owner and a reviewer for every task.

    Last updated 2 November 2026. Rules, fees and forms change, so confirm the current position on the official portal before you act.

    ABOUT THIS SERVICE

    What is Startup Compliance & Advisory Support?

    Startups often move quickly across hiring, invoicing, fundraising and product launches. A simple compliance framework helps founders know what must be done, who owns it and when action is required, instead of discovering gaps during a fundraise or audit.

    HOW WE HELP

    Startup Compliance Desk Support

    A connected compliance framework across filings, contracts, and periodic review.
    01

    Founder-Friendly Compliance Calendar

    A calendar that tells founders what is due and when.

    02

    ROC, GST & Registration Coordination

    Coordination across ROC, GST and other core registrations.

    03

    Contract & Documentation Readiness

    Basic contract and documentation readiness guidance.

    04

    Periodic Review

    Review cadence that adjusts as the company grows or fundraises.

    DECISION TABLE

    Compare the compliance load before and after funding.

    Funding typically adds governance and reporting obligations on top of routine ROC and GST filings.
    Compliance AreaPre-Funding StartupPost-Funding Startup
    01ROC filingsAnnual returns, financial statementsSame, plus event-based filings for funding rounds
    02GSTRegistration & periodic returns, if applicableSame, with closer reconciliation as transaction volume grows
    03GovernanceFounder-run, minimal formal processBoard processes, investor reporting, cap table discipline
    04Contracts & recordsBasic founder & vendor agreementsShareholders' agreement, ESOP records, investor-rights documentation

    A CONTROLLED WORKING SYSTEM

    How We Set Up Your Compliance Framework

    From reviewing your current stage to ongoing escalation support, the engagement moves through four stages.
    01

    Review Stage & Structure

    Review the startup's current stage and legal structure.

    02

    Identify Obligations

    Identify immediate and recurring compliance obligations.

    03

    Set Up an Action Calendar

    Set up a clear, dated action calendar for the team.

    04

    Ongoing Review & Escalation

    Provide ongoing review and escalation support as needed.

    BEFORE WE BEGIN

    Records to Share for a Compliance Review

    Keep these ready so the initial review and action calendar can be built quickly.
    01

    Constitutional Documents

    Certificate of incorporation and constitutional documents.

    02

    Statutory Registration Details

    PAN, GST and other statutory registration details.

    03

    Cap Table & Director Records

    Cap table and director records for the entity.

    04

    Existing Filings & Policies

    Existing contracts, policies and compliance filings.

    EXPERT LED, FACT SPECIFIC

    Why Choose RegisCorp Consultancy LLP?

    A single compliance desk that grows with your startup instead of treating each filing separately.
    01

    One Connected Framework

    A single compliance backbone from incorporation through growth.

    02

    Clear Ownership

    Founders know what must be done, who owns it and when.

    03

    Grows With the Company

    The calendar adjusts as the startup fundraises or scales.

    04

    Pan-India Support

    Fully online service for founders across India.

    What changes when you grow

    • Hiring brings payroll, PF, ESI and professional tax in many cases.
    • Fundraising brings allotment, valuation and FEMA filings.
    • Selling to businesses brings GST and e-invoicing questions.
    • Handling personal data brings data protection duties.

    Keep evidence as you go

    Keep minutes, resolutions, invoices and bank proof in one organised folder. Investors and auditors will ask for them, and recreating records later takes much longer than saving them as you work.

    Set up a compliance routine

    1. 1

      List applicable laws

      Corporate, tax, labour, data and sector rules that apply to you.

    2. 2

      Build a calendar

      Add each due date with an owner and a reviewer.

    3. 3

      Close books monthly

      Reconcile and review before every filing.

    4. 4

      Review quarterly

      Check tax position, board matters and new triggers.

    5. 5

      Audit yearly

      Complete the audit, returns and ROC filings.

    Common mistakes to avoid

    • Waiting until year-end to reconcile books.
    • Missing event-based filings after a director or share change.
    • No separate bank account for company money.
    • Skipping board meetings and minutes.
    • Not tracking due dates when rules or extensions change.
    PRIMARY COMPLIANCE REFERENCES

    Check the current official process.

    EXPLORE RELATED STARTUP SERVICES

    Choose the next step in your startup journey

    Expert led guidance for every milestone
    01

    Startup India Registration

    DPIIT recognition, the starting point for several benefits.

    Explore Startup India Registration     02

    Fundraising Support

    Keep records diligence-ready ahead of a raise.

    Explore Fundraising Support     03

    Startup Compliance

    Coordinate post-incorporation, ROC, GST and founder obligations.

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    Company Compliance

    Broader ROC and annual compliance support for registered entities.

    Explore Company Compliance

    Ready to Build a Compliance Calendar?

    Get a founder-friendly compliance framework covering ROC, GST, contracts and recurring obligations. Our experts support founders across all Indian states.

    Talk to a Compliance Specialist

    COMMON QUESTIONS

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers to the questions founders ask most often about startup compliance.Ask a compliance question
    01What compliance should a new startup prioritise?+

    Incorporation follow-through, tax registrations, accounting discipline, ROC obligations and contract hygiene are common priorities.

    02Is startup compliance different after funding?+

    Yes. Funding can add corporate governance, reporting and investor-rights obligations on top of routine filings.

    03Can you work with our accountant?+

    Yes. Coordination with internal finance teams and accountants helps keep records and filings aligned.

    BUILD FOR THE NEXT MILESTONE

    Give the startup a stronger legal foundation.

    Connect incorporation, DPIIT recognition, IP, funding readiness and recurring compliance in the right sequence.

    Discuss on WhatsAppUse the full enquiry form
    1. 01Share the stageExplain the founders and current milestone.
    2. 02Plan the sequenceConnect registration, recognition and IP.
    3. 03Build readinessOrganise records for growth and compliance.

    Explore · prepare · decide

    A practical next step, at your pace.

    Simple tools for planning your conversation. No account required; these tools do not send your answers to the team.

    Your startup support preparation checklist

    Tick what you have ready. This is a discussion checklist, not an exhaustive filing requirement.

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    Plan backwards from a deadline

    Enter a date you have confirmed with the relevant authority or adviser.

    No reminders are scheduled, no date is saved, and statutory extensions or holidays are not inferred.

    Your next-step flow

    1. Gather

      Period, records and previous filings

    2. Reconcile

      Resolve gaps and inconsistencies

    3. Review

      Confirm applicability and scope

    4. Act

      File / respond and retain evidence

    A preparation framework, not a promised approval sequence or completion time.

    Tools are educational, not legal or tax advice, filing confirmation or a guarantee of eligibility. Ask RegisCorp to review your specific requirement →

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