A privately held company registered under the Companies Act, 2013, with limited liability for shareholders and a separate legal identity — ideal for startups looking to raise funding and build investor credibility.
A hybrid structure combining the flexibility of a partnership with the limited liability protection of a company. Partners are not personally liable for the LLP's debts beyond their agreed contribution.
Mandatory registration under the Goods and Services Tax regime for businesses whose turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold, or those engaged in inter-state supply/e-commerce.
Periodic filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.) declaring sales, purchases, tax collected, and tax paid, as required for every GST-registered entity.
The process of applying to reverse/revoke a GST registration that was cancelled by the tax officer, restoring the taxpayer's active GST status.
The formal process of surrendering or closing a GST registration when a business ceases operations, changes structure, or no longer meets the registration threshold.
Advisory and hands-on support to set up GST-compliant billing, accounting systems, tax-rate classification, and internal processes for a new or existing business.
Annual filing of income tax returns declaring income earned, taxes paid, and deductions claimed, applicable to individuals and all forms of business entities.
Quarterly filing of Tax Deducted at Source returns by deductors who withhold tax on payments like salary, rent, or professional fees, reflecting deposits made to the government.
Ongoing statutory compliance for registered companies/LLPs, including annual returns, financial statement filings, board resolutions, and other event-based MCA forms.
Ongoing recording, classification, and reconciliation of a business's financial transactions, along with preparation of financial statements and MIS reports.
The process of registering a brand name, logo, slogan, or symbol with the Trade Marks Registry to gain exclusive legal rights over its use in relation to specific goods/services.
Filing a formal reply to an examination report raised by the Trade Marks Registry, addressing objections (e.g., similarity to existing marks, descriptiveness) to move the application forward.
The process of renewing a registered trademark before its 10-year validity expires, ensuring continued legal protection and exclusive rights.
Copyright registration protecting original written works such as books, articles, poems, blogs, and other textual content from unauthorised copying or reproduction.
Copyright registration for original computer programs, source code, website content, and mobile/web applications, protecting them from unauthorized copying or distribution.
Copyright registration for original sound recordings (music tracks, audio productions), protecting the producer's rights over reproduction, distribution, and public performance.
Copyright registration for original artistic works such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, choreography, and dramatic performances.
Copyright registration for films, videos, and other cinematographic works, protecting the producer's rights over reproduction, distribution, and public exhibition.
An initial patent filing that secures an early priority date for an invention while giving the applicant 12 months to file the complete specification and refine the invention.
The complete process of filing, examination, and grant of a patent, giving the inventor exclusive rights to make, use, and sell the invention for 20 years.
Registration protecting the unique visual design (shape, pattern, ornamentation, or configuration) of an article, preventing others from copying its appearance.
The legal process of converting an existing Partnership Firm into a Limited Liability Partnership, transferring all assets, liabilities, and business continuity to the new LLP structure.
The process of converting a Private Limited Company into a Public Limited Company, enabling it to raise capital from the public and list on stock exchanges.
The legal conversion of a Private Limited Company (with reduced shareholding) into a One Person Company when it qualifies under prescribed conditions.
The process of converting a Sole Proprietorship into a Private Limited Company, transferring the business and its assets/liabilities to the newly incorporated company.
A company structure that allows a single individual to own and run a company with limited liability, combining sole ownership with corporate benefits like perpetual succession.
The simplest form of business where a single individual owns, manages, and controls the entire business; there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business.
A type of NBFC formed to cultivate the habit of savings among members and lend money only to its own members, regulated under Section 406 of the Companies Act.
A company formed by primary producers (farmers, agriculturists, artisans) to carry out production, marketing, and sale of their produce collectively, combining cooperative principles with company structure.
Formal registration of a not-for-profit entity (as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company) working towards social, charitable, educational, or religious objectives.
A business formed by two or more people who agree to share the profits and management of a business as per a Partnership Deed; partners have unlimited joint liability.
Legal registration of a Trust created by a settlor to hold and manage property or funds for charitable, religious, or private beneficiaries through a Trust Deed.
Registration of an association of persons formed for charitable, literary, scientific, or cultural purposes under the Societies Registration Act, governed by a managing committee.
Also known as Udyam Registration; an online registration for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises that unlocks government schemes, subsidies, and priority-sector lending.
A mandatory license/registration for anyone involved in manufacturing, storing, transporting, or selling food products, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.
A 10-digit business identification number required to import goods into or export goods out of India; mandatory for customs clearance and international trade transactions.
Membership/registration with the Federation of Indian Export Organisations, which issues the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) needed to claim export incentives.
Registration/certification under the Legal Metrology Act for businesses that manufacture, sell, or use weighing and measuring instruments, ensuring accuracy and standard packaging declarations.
BIS Hallmarking registration certifies the purity of gold and silver jewellery sold by a jeweller, making hallmarking mandatory for gold jewellery sale in India.
Certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards confirming that a product conforms to prescribed Indian quality and safety standards, often mandatory for notified products.
An internationally recognised certification confirming that a business's quality management, environmental, or safety systems meet global ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001).
A mandatory license for manufacturing, selling, distributing, or storing drugs and cosmetic products, ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations.
Mandatory registration for employers to contribute to employees' retirement savings account under the EPF scheme, once employee strength crosses the prescribed threshold.
Registration under the Employees' State Insurance scheme, providing employees with medical, sickness, maternity, and disability benefits funded by employer-employee contributions.
A state-level tax levied on income earned by salaried employees and professionals; employers must register and deduct/deposit this tax on behalf of employees.
A mandatory registration for shops, commercial establishments, and offices regulating working hours, wages, leave, and working conditions of employees.
Recognition of an eligible entity as a 'Startup' by DPIIT under the Startup India initiative, unlocking tax exemptions, easier compliance, and access to government funds.
