Phase 1: Incorporation
- ◆ Choose right entity: Pvt Ltd (funding), LLP (professionals), OPC (solo)
- ◆ Obtain DSC and DIN for directors
- ◆ Register via SPICe+ on MCA portal
- ◆ Draft broad MoA and AoA
- ◆ Get Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, TAN
- ◆ Open company bank account
- ◆ File INC-20A within 180 days
Phase 2: Tax Registrations
- ◆ GST registration if above threshold
- ◆ Professional Tax (state-specific)
- ◆ Import Export Code (IEC) if international trade
- ◆ ESI and EPF if you have employees
- ◆ Shops and Establishment Act registration
Phase 3: IP Protection
- ◆ Trademark your brand EARLY
- ◆ Patent novel technology
- ◆ Copyright original content/code
- ◆ Get IP Assignment Agreements signed by all founders/employees/contractors
- ◆ Use NDAs for confidential information
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should a startup register its trademark?
As early as possible — ideally before or immediately after finalizing the brand name.
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