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Tax & compliance: What could quietly break the deal?
The tax and company law issues that surface in diligence: share issue pricing, Section 42 private placement rules, deposit rules on informal loans, the 80-IAC tax holiday and the filings every priced round triggers.
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Blog · 8 min read · 16 Aug 2026Angel Tax Is Gone. These 11 Tax and Compliance Traps Still Blow Up Indian Startup Rounds in 2026Angel tax is gone, and many founders think tax is no longer a fundraising issue. It is. Eleven tax and compliance problems that still surface in diligence, what each one costs, and how to fix it before an investor finds it.Read this first All tax & compliance articles
BlogTax & compliance · 3 min readRead article5 Oct 2026Can You Announce Your Fundraise on LinkedIn? What Indian Law Actually Allows When You Raise From Angels, Communities and Platforms
A LinkedIn post saying "we are raising, DM for the deck" can breach the Companies Act. What Section 42 allows, why equity crowdfunding is not legal in India, and how to talk about your raise without a penalty.
BlogTax & compliance · 2 min readRead article29 Sept 2026The Section 80-IAC Tax Holiday: Why Fewer Than 2 in 100 DPIIT Startups Actually Get It, and Whether You Should Try
Every startup India guide lists the 80-IAC tax holiday as a headline benefit. Very few startups actually get it. The numbers, why applications fail, and the less obvious benefits the certificate unlocks for ESOPs and tax losses.
BlogTax & compliance · 3 min readRead article17 Sept 2026Can Your Startup Borrow From Friends, Family or Directors? The Deposit Rules That Turn a Friendly Loan Into a ₹1 Cr Penalty
A friend offers your startup ₹15 lakh as a short loan. It feels harmless and can be illegal. The Companies Act treats most money a company receives as a deposit unless an exemption fits. Which loans are safe, and how to fix them.
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