STARTUP CONSULTANCY
Strategic Structuring. Flawless Compliance. Investment-Ready Growth.
Building a high-growth startup requires more than just a great product; it requires an impenetrable corporate structure. A single mistake in your early capitalization table, founder agreements, or tax filings can derail future institutional funding rounds or trigger severe regulatory penalties.
At SBCK, our Startup Advisory practice acts as the financial co-founder for your enterprise. Backed by a leadership team with decades of corporate treasury, investment banking, and statutory compliance experience, we guide early-stage and growth-stage startups through the complex maze of Indian corporate law. From securing DPIIT recognition to structuring your first seed round, we ensure your venture is legally bulletproof and mathematically optimized for scale.
The 2026 Startup Regulatory Advantage
The Indian government has radically simplified the regulatory landscape for early-stage ventures. SBCK ensures you capture 100% of the statutory benefits available to your company.
The Section 80-IAC Tax Holiday
(Extended to 2030)
The Union Budget recently extended the incorporation deadline for the ultimate startup benefit. Under Section 80-IAC, eligible startups can claim a 100% income tax exemption on profits for any three consecutive years within their first ten years. SBCK manages the complex Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) application process to secure this massive cash-flow advantage.
The Angel Tax Abolition
With the historic removal of Section 56(2)(viib) from the Income Tax Act, the dreaded "Angel Tax" has been completely abolished. Founders can now raise capital at premium valuations without the risk of the government taxing the investment as "income from other sources."
DPIIT Recognition & IPR Rebates
We register your entity under the Startup India framework, unlocking crucial operational benefits. This includes an 80% rebate on patent filing fees, a 50% rebate on trademark filings, and exemptions from prior-experience criteria for government tenders (GeM portal).
Our Core Startup Solutions
We do not just register your company; we build the financial infrastructure required to scale it. Our services cover the complete venture lifecycle:
Entity Setup & Structuring
Corporate Incorporation
Advising on the optimal entity type (Private Limited vs. LLP) based on your fundraising goals and executing the complete MCA registration process.
Founder Agreements & Vesting
Drafting robust agreements that define IP assignment, equity vesting schedules, and exit clauses to protect core assets.
ESOP Structuring
Designing Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) that attract top-tier talent while adhering to Companies Act mandates.
Fundraising & Deal Advisory
Pitch Deck & Financial Modeling
Building dynamic, institutional-grade financial models and valuation projections that pass rigorous Venture Capital (VC) scrutiny.
Instrument Structuring
Advising on the mechanics and tax implications of advanced funding instruments: CCPS, Convertible Notes, and SAFE notes.
Pre-Investment Due Diligence
Sanitizing historical financials and compliance records before institutional investors open their data rooms, preventing deal collapses.
Virtual CFO & Growth Compliance
Cash Burn & Runway Optimization
Implementing automated MIS dashboards for real-time visibility into Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Lifetime Value (LTV), and cash runway.
FDI & FEMA Compliance
Managing strict Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reporting requirements (Form FC-GPR) when raising capital from foreign/offshore investors.
The SBCK Advisory Edge
Why premier, high-growth startups choose SBCK over traditional bookkeeping firms:
Investment Banking DNA
We understand exactly what PE and VC funds look for. We structure your financials to anticipate investor questions, making due diligence seamless.
Corporate Treasury Experience
We bring the financial discipline of large corporate treasuries to early-stage startups, ensuring your capital is deployed efficiently and protected.
End-to-End Execution
Startups fail when legal, tax, and accounting strategies contradict. By housing everything under one roof in Noida, we ensure total strategic alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Under the current Startup India guidelines, only Private Limited Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) are eligible for DPIIT recognition and the Section 80-IAC tax holiday. If you are currently a proprietorship, SBCK can assist you in converting your entity to become eligible.
No, they are two distinct steps. DPIIT Recognition is the first step, which grants you access to IPR rebates, easy compliance, and government tenders. To get the 100% tax holiday (80-IAC), you must apply separately to the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) after obtaining DPIIT status. SBCK handles both complex applications.
Yes. Under Section 247 of the Companies Act, whenever a company issues new equity shares or CCPS, a formal valuation report from an IBBI-registered valuer is legally mandatory to justify the premium. SBCK provides these defensible valuation reports to ensure statutory compliance.
Secure Your Startup's Financial Architecture
Do not let poor early-stage compliance dilute your equity or derail your next funding round. Build your venture on an institutional-grade foundation.
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