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Service 06 · Startups

Startup & Growth Advisory

Supporting entrepreneurs from business formation to funding, compliance and expansion — the financial backbone every founder needs to grow with confidence.

Overview

From incorporation to investment-ready

Early decisions shape a startup’s future. We help founders choose and register the right vehicle — company, LLP or Section 8 — and structure the business so it is ready for growth and funding from the start.

Beyond formation, we set up clean accounting, manage compliance, design ESOP pools, secure DPIIT recognition, and prepare the diligence-ready numbers investors demand. As you scale, our Startup CFO support keeps your finances funder-grade. You build the product; we make sure the financial foundation can carry it.

Who needs this service

  • First-time and serial founders
  • Startups preparing to raise a round
  • Teams setting up ESOP plans
  • Businesses formalising their structure
  • Companies seeking DPIIT recognition

Problems we solve

  • Choosing the wrong entity or structure
  • Messy books that stall due diligence
  • Missed startup tax benefits and reliefs
  • Poorly designed or non-compliant ESOPs
  • Compliance slipping as the team grows
In detail

What the engagement covers

Founders rarely fail for lack of ambition; they stumble on structure, compliance and diligence neglected early on. We make sure that never happens to you.

We handle incorporation and registrations, DPIIT and startup-benefit filings, ESOP scheme design, accounting and compliance setup, and investor-readiness — with Startup CFO support as you scale. The outcome is a startup that withstands investor scrutiny, captures the tax benefits it is entitled to, and scales without pausing to fix a messy foundation.

Company FormationLLPSection 8Business StructuringFund RaisingDPIITESOPComplianceAccounting SetupStartup CFOInvestor Readiness

Business benefits

  • The right structure and tax position
  • Faster, smoother fund-raising
  • Startup tax benefits captured
  • Clean books from day one
  • Confidence in investor diligence

Key deliverables

  • Incorporation and registrations
  • DPIIT and startup-benefit filings
  • ESOP scheme design and documentation
  • Accounting and compliance setup
  • Investor-ready reporting pack
Our process

How we work with you

1

Discovery Call

A no-obligation conversation to understand where you are, what you need and whether we are the right fit.

2

Business Understanding

We study how your business works — model, systems and obligations — reviewing books and filings to surface risks and opportunities.

3

Planning

A clear, prioritised plan with defined scope, timelines, responsibilities and transparent fixed fees. Nothing is billed without your agreement.

4

Execution

Partner-reviewed delivery, on time and in plain language, with a single point of contact and real-time visibility into progress.

5

Continuous Support

We stay engaged — monitoring law, anticipating deadlines and scaling with you — so your finance function keeps getting stronger.

Industries served

Where this service fits

Software & SaaSInformation TechnologyConsumer & D2CFintechHealthtechManufacturing StartupsServices StartupsDeeptechBootstrapped FoundersFunded Startups
FAQs

Startup questions

Should I register a Private Limited company or an LLP? +
It depends on your funding plans, ownership and compliance appetite. If you intend to raise venture capital, a Private Limited company is usually preferred; an LLP suits many bootstrapped or services businesses. We advise on the right choice and register it for you.
Can you help us get DPIIT startup recognition? +
Yes. We assess eligibility and manage the DPIIT recognition process, which can unlock tax benefits, easier compliance and access to government schemes.
Do you set up ESOP plans? +
Yes. We design and document ESOP schemes — pool sizing, vesting, valuation and tax treatment — so you can attract and retain talent without future surprises.
Can you get us investor-ready? +
Yes. We clean up your books, build the financial model and metrics investors expect, and support you through due diligence and the fund-raising process.
Do you offer ongoing support after formation? +
Yes. We provide accounting, compliance and Startup CFO support on an ongoing basis, scaling the engagement as your business grows.

Build your startup on solid ground

From your first registration to your next round — let’s set the financial foundation right.