Category: Compliance

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Modes of Funding/Capital Infusion for Startups

A successful business requires investment of time, effort and MONEY for its long term growth and prosperity.  Infusion of funds is an essential pre-requirement, especially for Startups if they want to scale up and make their brand popular and visible.

Innovative and promising Startups or businesses always attract enterprising investors who are ready to stake their money and a get a good return out of the same. The difficult part arrives when the decision on the mode of funding has to be evaluated. Continue reading “Modes of Funding/Capital Infusion for Startups”

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Penalty for Non-filing of LLP annual returns – Can winding up save penalty?

Although Limited Liability Partnership is one of the most popular forms of starting a business, there are various compliances which are required to be followed annually once the business is incorporated.

The Annual Compliances of LLP primarily include:

  • Filing of Annual Return of the LLP in Form 8 – Due date 30th October of the succeeding FY
  • Filing of Financial Statements of the LLP in Form 11 – Due date 30th May of the succeeding FY

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Consequences of Non-Filing of Annual Return and Financial Statements

The consequences of Non-Filing of Annual Return and Financial Statements are severe and one must be aware as well as cautious in this regard. Companies Act 2013 require every Company to file its Annual Return and Financial Statements with the Registrar of Companies, containing information as prescribed in this regard, within 60 days from the date of holding the Annual General Meeting. Continue reading “Consequences of Non-Filing of Annual Return and Financial Statements”

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10 legal mistakes made by startups

Setting up your startup involves a lot of work and effort. Many things need attention, including developing a proof of concept, finding product/market fit, and hiring the first set of employees. With these many things to be handled, slips are bound to happen.

One of the most common areas where most startups make a wrong choice is establishing a solid legal foundation. For startups, particularly in the sectors like e-commerce, payments, food or health care, it becomes all the more important to focus on the legal aspect. You don’t want to make the same mistakes as someone else, rather learn from it, isn’t it? Continue reading “10 legal mistakes made by startups”