Integrated Advisory
& Compliance Services
A full spectrum of Corporate Governance and Business Advisory services — combining regulatory expertise with strategic thinking to serve entrepreneurs, boards, and businesses at every stage of growth.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Service Guides
Detailed pages covering compliance requirements, penalty structures, and our approach for each specific service area.
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.
Book a free compliance
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.