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US & Cross-Border

Can an Indian resident own a Delaware C-Corp? What is Form APR and when is it due? What is FC-GPR and when must it be filed? What is the FLA return and who must file it? Does a foreign company need GST registration in India? Do I need transfer pricing documentation between my US parent and Indian subsidiary? What is a reverse flip, and why are Indian startups doing it?

ESOP & Valuation

How are ESOPs taxed in India? What is the ESOP tax deferral for eligible startups? Who can issue a valuation report in India? What is an IBBI Registered Valuer? Do I need a valuation report to raise funds? Can founders issue themselves sweat equity shares?

Startup & Compliance

Private Limited or LLP — which should I choose? What does a Private Limited company have to file every year, even with no revenue? What is DPIIT startup recognition and is it worth getting? When must a private company hold its AGM? What is DIR-3 KYC and what happens if a director misses it? Should my startup register under MSME (Udyam)? What is the Section 80-IAC startup tax holiday?

Tax

Is angel tax still applicable in India? Does my company need to pay advance tax? What are my TDS obligations when I start paying salaries? New vs old tax regime — which is better for founders and professionals? When is GST registration mandatory for a startup?