Expert articles on statutory compliance, company incorporation, ESOP management, GST, TDS, ROC and regulatory requirements for Indian startups.
Key Takeaways Declaring a dividend is an important financial decision. It shows that a company has generated profits and can return value to its shareholders. However, once the company declares a dividend, a strict statutory timeline begins. Under Section 123 of the Companies Act, 2013, companies must deposit the declared dividend amount into a separate […]
Key Takeaways A missed Bank Guarantee (BG) renewal can delay a major supply contract. An overlooked Letter of Credit (LC) deadline can hold up payments to an overseas supplier. In both cases, the finance team may face additional costs, banking follow-ups, and pressure from business partners. For manufacturing companies and large enterprises, these are not […]
Key Takeaways A company can have several shareholders, holding companies and overseas investors, but the person who actually controls the business may be difficult to identify. Finding that individual requires more than checking a shareholder list. It means reviewing ownership records, tracing company relationships and verifying the people behind them. For businesses covered by the […]
Key Takeaways A fake GST invoice can put a business’s tax credits, cash flow, and compliance records at risk. The danger is greater when a company works with many suppliers but has no consistent process to check vendor details, verify supplies, and review GST records. AI Statutory Compliance helps businesses identify GST risks earlier, track […]
Key Takeaways Technology has become central to the way Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) operate. From digital lending and customer onboarding to loan servicing and payment processing, financial businesses depend on technology every day. But greater reliance on technology also brings greater responsibility. A system failure can interrupt lending operations. A cyber incident can expose customer […]
Key Takeaways Data processor audits are an important part of third-party risk management. A contract defines the relationship, but regular reviews help businesses understand whether vendors continue to meet their requirements. The main points to remember are: Your company may follow strict data security rules, but can you say the same about every vendor that […]
Key Takeaways A growing startup may transfer funds to another company under the same founder. A director may request an advance. A finance team may record a payment as an intercompany balance and move on to the next task. These transactions may look routine. However, some can create legal risks under Section 185 of the […]
Key Takeaways Every LLP must do more than file its annual accounts. It must also review its financial position before its designated partners sign the solvency declaration. For businesses managing joint ventures, real estate projects, and investment funds, this review can be complex. Financial records may sit across accounting systems, spreadsheets, bank statements, and partner […]
Key Takeaways Statutory compliance is more than meeting deadlines. It affects a company’s finances, operations, records, and ability to grow. Every business must track the legal duties that apply to its activities, employees, registrations, and locations. In India, these duties may include GST returns, TDS, ROC filings, MCA requirements, PF, ESI, and Professional Tax. Each […]
Key Takeaways Digital lending has changed how fintech companies and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) serve customers. Borrowers can apply online, receive loan offers, and complete many steps without visiting a branch. For lenders, this creates opportunities to grow faster and serve more customers. However, growth also creates a serious compliance challenge. Every digital loan involves […]
Key Takeaways A whistleblower complaint can reveal fraud, financial misconduct, conflicts of interest, or serious violations of company policy. How a company receives, reviews, and acts on that complaint can affect its governance, reputation, and ability to manage risk. For companies in India, this process also has a legal dimension. Section 177 of the Companies […]
Key Takeaways A merger or acquisition can help a company enter a new market, acquire valuable technology, or expand its customer base. But completing a deal requires more than a strong financial agreement. Businesses must also identify the regulatory requirements that apply to the transaction. One of the most important checks is approval from the […]
Key Takeaways A Structured Digital Database helps companies track unpublished price sensitive information, the people who share it, the people who receive it, and the timing of that information flow. Compliance Management Software can help companies build a stronger process around SDD governance through task ownership, document management, audit visibility, alerts, and continuous compliance monitoring. […]
Key Takeaways A share buyback can be one of the most effective ways for a company to return surplus capital to shareholders. It can also become a major compliance exercise. Before approving a buyback, the Board must understand the company’s current paid up capital, free reserves, debt position, outstanding shares, previous buyback activity, required approvals, […]
Key Takeaways The EPF wage ceiling increase 2026 has changed one of the most important numbers in Indian payroll compliance. From September 17, 2026, the wage ceiling for mandatory EPFO coverage increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. The earlier ₹15,000 ceiling had been in place since September 2014. The government expects the change to […]
Key Takeaways A statutory notice can turn a routine workday into an urgent compliance exercise. A mismatch is flagged on a government portal. A show cause notice is issued. A finance leader needs answers. The CA needs older filings. The legal team needs supporting documents. Finance starts checking payment records. Someone searches an old email […]
Key Takeaways Senior leaders are paid to make decisions. They need to think about growth, cash flow, investments, operations, customers, people, and risk. Yet in many growing companies, a large amount of leadership time still goes into basic compliance questions. What is due? Who is handling it? Was it filed? Where is the document? Is […]
Key Takeaways Foreign investment can change the growth path of an Indian fintech. It can fund new products, expand technology teams, enter new markets, and support a larger customer base. But when foreign capital enters an Indian company, the compliance work also grows. A fintech cannot treat a foreign funding round as only a finance […]
Key Takeaways Internal Financial Controls are not difficult because companies lack controls. They are difficult because proving that those controls worked can take weeks. Finance teams often have to collect approval records, vendor payment data, access information, invoices, reconciliations, accounting records, and supporting documents before an IFC audit. The information may already exist, but it […]
Key Takeaways A company can be financially strong and still have old MCA compliance issues. The problem may have started years ago. A filing may have been delayed. A corporate action may not have been reported correctly. A required document may be missing from the company’s records. For years, nobody may notice. Then the company […]