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MCAFiling Blog — Compliance Guides for Indian Businesses

Practical, real-world guides on Pvt Ltd registration, LLP, GST, ROC compliance, trademark, MSME and more. Written by qualified CAs — updated for 2026.

All Posts (72) Business Setup (7) Business Structure (1) Closure / Strike Off (1) Company Registration (1) Conversion (1) Corporate Actions (5) GST (15) Income Tax (16) MSME / Licences (1) ROC Compliance (18) Startup (5) Trademark (1)

Startup

DPIIT Startup India Recognition: Eligibility, Process, Benefits (2026)

Free DPIIT recognition under Startup India unlocks tax holidays, 50% patent rebate, easier compliance. Eligibility criteria and step-by-step application.

16 Apr 2026 6 min read

Startup

ESOP Setup for Startups: Plan Design, Vesting, Tax Treatment

Complete ESOP guide for Indian startups — plan design, board approvals, vesting schedules, tax treatment at grant/vest/exercise/sale.

02 Mar 2026 8 min read

Startup

SAFE Notes in India: Startup Funding Instrument (Y Combinator Style)

SAFE Notes — Simple Agreement for Future Equity. Convertible instrument popular with seed-stage startups. Indian legal challenges, alternatives.

21 Jan 2026 6 min read

Startup

Convertible Notes for Indian Startups: RBI Relaxation, Process

Convertible Notes allowed for DPIIT startups — debt converts to equity. Max ₹25 lakh per investor, 5-year window. Process and benefits.

19 Jan 2026 5 min read

Startup

Cap Table Management for Indian Startups: Setup, Tools, Best Practices

A clean cap table is critical for fundraising, ESOPs, exits. Setup, tracking dilution, common errors, recommended tools (Carta, Hissa).

17 Jan 2026 5 min read

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