Strategy, structure, and business transformation

Corporate Advisory

Corporate Advisory addresses the strategic and structural questions that determine how a business grows, transitions, and creates lasting value. We partner with entrepreneurs, promoters, boards, and family businesses to design governance frameworks and entity structures built for the long term — from initial structuring through generational succession.

Business Structuring

  • Entity design — Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, holding company
  • Group restructuring and holding architectures
  • Expansion and market entry advisory
  • Business transformation advisory for boards

Family Business & Succession

  • Family constitution and governance framework
  • Succession planning — ownership and management
  • Private family trust formation
  • Promoter shareholding rationalisation

Governance Design

  • Board and ownership separation frameworks
  • Shareholder agreement advisory
  • Family office governance
  • Investment holding structure design
Business StructuringFamily BusinessSuccession PlanningPrivate Trusts
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End-to-end advisory across the transaction lifecycle

Transaction Advisory

Transactions create permanent legal records — and defects in documentation surface at the worst moments. Our Transaction Advisory practice provides comprehensive support across the full transaction lifecycle, from structuring through documentation to regulatory compliance, ensuring that every transaction closes clean.

Deal Documentation

  • Shareholder Agreements — ROFR, anti-dilution, vesting
  • Share and debenture issuance — CCD, RPS, preferential allotment
  • ESOP scheme documentation under Section 62
  • Due diligence — secretarial and legal review

Capital & Cross-Border

  • PE/VC transaction secretarial support
  • FEMA compliance — FC-GPR, FLA, ODI, ECB
  • FEMA compounding support
  • Cross-border structuring advisory

NCLT & Restructuring

  • Scheme of arrangement — mergers and demergers
  • Oppression and mismanagement petitions
  • IBC — CIRP and voluntary liquidation
  • Capital reduction and group restructuring
SHAPE / VCESOPFEMANCLTDue Diligence
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Board management and governance frameworks

Corporate Governance

Strong corporate governance is not a compliance exercise — it is the foundation on which boards make better decisions, investors place greater trust, and companies build durable reputations. We manage the full governance calendar for our clients and advise boards on governance frameworks that hold up under scrutiny.

Board Management

  • Board and committee meeting notices, agendas, minutes
  • AGM and EGM conduct and documentation
  • Resolution drafting and certification
  • Secretarial retainer services

Secretarial Audit

  • Secretarial Audit — Form MR-3
  • Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
  • Internal secretarial review
  • Pre-audit compliance preparation

Director Advisory

  • Director appointment and resignation
  • DIR-3 KYC and DIN compliance
  • Disclosure compliance — MBP-1, DIR-8
  • Independent director advisory
Board MeetingsSecretarial AuditMR-3Director AdvisoryAGM / EGM
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Proactive regulatory risk management

Risk & Regulatory Advisory

Regulatory risk accumulates silently — a missed filing, an untracked amendment, a law not known to apply. Our Risk Advisory practice surfaces these risks before they become penalties, litigation, or reputational damage. We provide structured, proactive compliance health checks and ongoing monitoring across all applicable laws.

Risk Assessment

  • Compliance health check — all applicable laws
  • Regulatory risk mapping — full obligation universe
  • Pre-inspection and pre-due-diligence readiness
  • Compliance risk reports for boards

Ongoing Monitoring

  • Multi-law compliance calendar
  • Regulatory change monitoring and alerts
  • Director and KYC compliance tracking
  • Periodic compliance reporting

Labour Law

  • PF and ESI compliance review
  • Code on Wages and maternity benefit
  • State-specific labour law compliance
  • Labour law gap assessment
Compliance AuditRisk MappingLabour LawMulti-lawRegulatory Change
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Growth-stage and specialist mandates

Capital Markets & IP

From preparing an MSME for its first public listing to registering and protecting intellectual property, this practice covers the specialist advisory that growing businesses need at key inflection points. We also support government project compliance, social audits, and CSR audit mandates.

MSME IPO Advisory

  • SME IPO eligibility and readiness assessment
  • Pre-IPO governance audit and remediation
  • DRHP secretarial disclosures
  • Post-listing LODR compliance framework

Intellectual Property

  • Trademark registration and prosecution
  • Trademark clearance search
  • IP due diligence for transactions
  • Trademark renewal and portfolio management

CSR & Government

  • Social Audit under Rule 9A
  • CSR audit and policy advisory
  • BRSR gap analysis
  • Government project compliance
MSME IPOTrademarkIPSocial AuditCSR AuditLODR
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Annual filings and ongoing compliance management

Compliance & Secretarial

Regulatory compliance is not a one-time event — it is a continuous obligation that requires precision, timeliness, and institutional memory. We manage the recurring compliance obligations for private limited companies, LLPs, startups, and foreign subsidiaries, ensuring that nothing is missed and no penalty is accrued.

Company Compliance

  • Annual Returns — MGT-7 & AOC-4
  • LLP Annual Filings — Form 8 & 11
  • Startup Compliance — DPIIT, MSME registration
  • Event-based filings — appointments, allotments, charges

Accounts & Taxation

  • GST registration and monthly GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B
  • Annual GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C
  • Income tax and TDS / TCS returns
  • Bookkeeping and financial statement preparation

Foreign Subsidiary

  • Companies Act annual compliance
  • FEMA reporting — FC-GPR and FLA
  • Director compliance for foreign nationals
  • Registered office and statutory obligations
MCA FilingsGSTAnnual ReturnsDPIITForeign SubsidiaryLLP
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In Depth

Service Guides

Detailed pages covering compliance requirements, penalty structures, and our approach for each specific service area.

Corporate Advisory

Corporate Advisory

Business growth frameworks, entity structuring, expansion strategy, family business governance, and succession planning — advisory for founders, promoters, and boards.

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Transaction Advisory

Transaction Advisory

SHA drafting, PE/VC support, ESOP documentation, FEMA compliance, and NCLT matters — end-to-end transaction support.

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Corporate Advisory

Family Business & Succession

Private trust formation, family constitution, succession planning, and shareholder agreements designed for family-owned businesses.

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Transaction Advisory

NCLT & Tribunal Matters

Scheme of arrangement, mergers, demergers, oppression and mismanagement, IBC insolvency, and class action petitions.

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Risk & Regulatory

Risk & Regulatory Advisory

Compliance health checks, regulatory risk mapping, multi-law monitoring, and periodic risk reporting for boards.

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Capital Markets & IP

MSME IPO Advisory

Pre-IPO governance audit, DRHP secretarial disclosures, board restructuring, and post-listing LODR compliance.

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Corporate Governance

Secretarial Audit (Form MR-3)

Independent audit under Section 204 — pre-audit preparation to prevent qualifications in the MR-3 report.

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Transaction Advisory

Due Diligence Services

Secretarial and legal review before investment, acquisition, or fundraising — from both sides of the transaction.

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Transaction Advisory

Shareholder Agreements

SHA drafting with AoA alignment — founder vesting, ROFR, anti-dilution, tag-along, and drag-along.

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Transaction Advisory

ESOP Structuring

Section 62-compliant ESOP schemes — AoA clause, special resolution, grant letters, and vesting records.

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Transaction Advisory

FEMA Advisory

FC-GPR, FLA returns, ODI filings, ECB reporting, and FEMA compounding for cross-border transactions.

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Compliance & Secretarial

Private Limited Company Compliance

MGT-7, AOC-4, board meetings, director KYC, and event-based filings with Section 403 penalty mapping.

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Compliance & Secretarial

LLP Compliance

Form 11 (Annual Return) and Form 8 (Accounts) — plus partner changes and LLP Agreement amendments.

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Compliance & Secretarial

Startup Compliance

Post-incorporation setup, DPIIT recognition, and investor-readiness compliance managed from day one.

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Compliance & Secretarial

Foreign Subsidiary Compliance

Companies Act obligations and FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) for Indian subsidiaries of foreign companies.

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Capital Markets & IP

Trademark & Intellectual Property

Trademark clearance search, registration filing, prosecution, renewal, and IP due diligence for transactions.

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Capital Markets & IP

Social Audit & ESG Advisory

Mandatory Social Audit under Rule 9A, CSR governance, BRSR gap analysis, and ESG policy implementation.

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FAQ

Service Questions

Common questions about our six practice areas — covering advisory, governance, transactions, risk, capital markets, and compliance. If your question isn’t covered here, reach out for a direct answer.

You will need identity and address proof for all proposed directors (PAN card, Aadhaar or passport), a registered office address with a recent utility bill or rental agreement, and your preferred company name options. We prepare all incorporation documents — MOA, AOA, consent letters, and the SPICe+ filing — so your involvement is limited to providing basic documents and signing the finalised forms.

Late filings with the MCA attract additional fees that escalate with each month of delay. Persistent non-compliance can result in the company and its directors being marked as defaulters on the MCA portal. Directors of companies that remain in default for 300 days or more can face disqualification under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, which disqualifies them from directorship in any company for five years. We proactively track your calendar to prevent this.

A Secretarial Audit (Form MR-3) is mandatory for: all listed companies; public companies with paid-up share capital of ₹50 crore or more, or a turnover of ₹250 crore or more; companies required to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary; and holding or subsidiary companies meeting certain thresholds. Even when not mandatory, it is a strong governance practice that surfaces compliance gaps before regulators do.

A Statutory Financial Audit (conducted by a Chartered Accountant) reviews a company's financial statements and accounting records for accuracy and conformity with accounting standards. A Secretarial Audit (conducted by a practising Company Secretary) reviews compliance with company law, SEBI regulations, FEMA, labour legislation, and governance standards. They are complementary — both are required by companies crossing the applicable thresholds.

Most regular taxpayers must file GSTR-1 (outward supplies) monthly or quarterly, and GSTR-3B (summary return with tax payment) monthly. The annual reconciliation return GSTR-9 — and GSTR-9C (audit certification) where applicable — is due by 31 December of the following financial year. We manage your full GST filing calendar and advise on input tax credit eligibility, e-invoicing compliance, and e-way bill requirements.

A Private Limited Company is the right choice if you plan to raise equity funding from angel investors or venture capitalists, issue ESOPs to employees, or work toward a future listing. These structures require a share-based company. An LLP offers simpler compliance and pass-through taxation, making it better suited for professional services partnerships not seeking institutional capital. We help founders evaluate the right structure before incorporation, since converting later involves cost and complexity.

DPIIT-recognised start-ups are eligible for: income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC for three consecutive years out of the first ten; exemption from angel tax (Section 56(2)(viib)) on funding received; access to government tenders without prior experience requirements; simplified winding-up provisions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code; and access to the Fund of Funds for Start-ups. Recognition requires meeting DPIIT eligibility criteria and applying through the Start-up India portal.

Yes. We have a structured transition process that begins with a compliance status review and gap assessment of your current filings and records. We coordinate with your outgoing advisor to ensure no break in your compliance calendar, and we identify and resolve any outstanding obligations before assuming responsibility. Most transitions are completed with no disruption to ongoing deadlines.

Not Sure Where to Start?

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health check.

A complimentary 30-minute session with CS Akash Binoy — we review your current filing status, identify gaps, and give you a clear action plan before any engagement begins. Or download the Annual Compliance Checklist to self-assess first.