India Tax & Startup Blog

India Tax & Startup CA Blog

Expert guides on angel tax, DPIIT, ROC compliance, ESOP, FEMA, ITR, and GST — written by ICAI-registered Chartered Accountants.

Angel Tax

Angel Tax Valuation for Indian Startups — Complete CA Guide

What Section 56(2)(viib) means, why a Rule 11UA DCF valuation report must be ready before shares are allotted, and how to avoid a 30% tax demand.

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Angel Tax

How to Avoid Angel Tax When Raising Funds in India

Four legitimate methods — Rule 11UA valuation, DPIIT recognition, exempt investor categories, and what to do if a Section 56(2)(viib) notice has already arrived.

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Angel Tax Notice

Angel Tax Notice Received — What to Do

Step-by-step response guide — what the notice means, how long you have, documents to gather, how to file your response, and appeal options if the demand is confirmed.

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Angel Tax · Valuation

Rule 11UA Valuation Report — What It Contains and Why Your Startup Needs One

DCF vs NAV, what a defensible report must include, what makes it survive AO scrutiny, who can prepare it, and why it must be dated before allotment.

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ITR Filing

ITR Filing for Salaried Employees in India

Complete guide to filing your income tax return as a salaried employee — which ITR form, documents needed, deductions, and deadline.

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GST

GST Return Filing Guide for Small Businesses in India

Step-by-step guide to filing GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and annual GST returns — deadlines, penalties, and common mistakes to avoid.

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CA Firms

How to Choose a CA Firm for Tax Filing in India

What to check when selecting a CA for ITR, GST, and accounts — ICAI registration, experience, fees, and red flags to avoid.

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DPIIT · Startup India

DPIIT Recognition for Indian Startups — How to Apply and What You Get

Eligibility criteria, five key benefits (angel tax exemption, 80-IAC, fast-track IP), step-by-step portal application, and what gets rejected.

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Section 80-IAC

Section 80-IAC — How Indian Startups Get the 3-Year Income Tax Holiday

IMB application process, what gets approved vs rejected, how to choose your 3 years for maximum tax saving, and the MAT liability most founders overlook.

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DPIIT · MSME

DPIIT vs MSME Registration — Which Does Your Startup Need?

Side-by-side comparison of benefits, why most tech startups should hold both, and why MSME registration alone does not protect against angel tax.

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ROC · Companies Act

ROC Annual Compliance Checklist for Indian Pvt Ltd Companies

Every form, every deadline, Rs 100/day penalty explained, what happens after 3 years of non-filing, and why nil-revenue companies are not exempt.

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ROC · Penalty

Missed ROC Filing Deadline — Penalties and How to Fix It

How to calculate exactly what you owe, file overdue forms on MCA21, stop Section 164(2) disqualification, and what compounding involves when it has already triggered.

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ROC · AOC-4 · MGT-7

AOC-4 and MGT-7 Filing Guide for Indian Pvt Ltd Startups

What each form contains, documents your CA needs, who signs what, AGM timing sequence, CA fees, and 8 common mistakes that cause rejections.

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ESOP · Section 62

How to Create an ESOP Pool for Your Indian Pvt Ltd Company

Special resolution requirements, pool sizing, 4-year vesting with cliff, exercise price tax implications, TDS deferral for DPIIT startups, and PAS-3 filing on exercise.

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