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MSMEs & Startups

MSMEs Startups

MSME & Startup Practice Framework

The MSME and Startup sector operates in a dynamic statutory environment structured by government incentive schemes, strict payment timelines under the MSMED Act, and specialized tax exemptions for DPIIT-recognized entities.

Our practice context encompasses statutory compliance mandates including Section 43B(h) payment disallowance rules for micro/small vendors, Section 80-IAC Income Tax holiday eligibility, ESOP valuation and taxation rules, Angel Tax regulations, and MCA secretarial filings tailored for early-stage and growing enterprises.

Industry Challenges

Industry Regulatory & Compliance Challenges

Navigating critical statutory bottlenecks, complex tax frameworks, and operational governance hurdles across the sector.

Section 43B(h) Payment Disallowance Rules

Ensuring timely buyer payments within 15/45 days to micro and small suppliers to prevent income tax disallowances and interest penalties under the MSMED Act.

DPIIT Recognition & Section 80-IAC Filings

Navigating Section 80-IAC tax holiday approvals, Rule 11UA valuation compliance for equity rounds, and managing ESOP tax liabilities for key hires.

Cap Table Management & MCA Filings

Maintaining clean share registers, handling convertible notes/CCPS issuance, and completing investor due diligence readiness without compliance lapses.

Our Standard Client Engagement Process

A standardized 4-step framework applied across all industry verticals to ensure statutory compliance.

Step 01

Initial Gap Analysis

Review of existing accounting records, previous filings, and statutory registries to identify pending compliance gaps.

Step 02

System Alignment

Setting up structured internal control mechanisms, TDS withholding charts, and automated GST ledger reconciliations.

Step 03

Periodical Execution

Timely execution of monthly and quarterly statutory obligations, including tax remittances, returns, and welfare submissions.

Step 04

Annual Audit & Closure

Finalizing annual balance sheets, executing statutory tax audits, and submitting statutory returns to MCA/Income Tax authorities.

Require Assistance with Regulatory Compliance?

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