Company Secretary
Form INC-20A is the first mandatory filing after incorporation under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn how to file it, documents required, and why your company cannot commence business until this declaration is approved by the MCA.
After incorporation, the first legal step for every company is to open a bank account and deposit its share capital. Learn how this process impacts Form INC-20A filing, director KYC, and post-incorporation compliance under the Companies Act, 2013.
A trademark can be owned by an individual, startup, or company — but the right choice affects control, revenue, and investor confidence. In this expert guide, Prashant Kumar, Company Secretary, explains how to decide trademark ownership in India, covering founder filings, licensing, royalties, and strategic IP structure.
A registered trademark in India is valid for 10 years and renewable forever — if renewed on time. In this expert guide, Company Secretary Prashant Kumar explains how to renew your trademark, what happens if you miss renewal, and how to restore an expired mark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Vesting, exercise, and lock-in are the three pillars of every ESOP. Understand what they mean under Indian law, how taxation applies, and how startups can manage them effectively.
Board meetings form the backbone of corporate governance. This 2025 guide explains how to conduct and document Board Meetings correctly — from notices, quorum, and detailed minutes to director disclosures (MBP-1/DIR-8) and Secretarial Standard SS-1 compliance.
Trademark protection in India depends on choosing the right class under the Nice Classification system. In this detailed guide, Prashant Kumar explains how to identify the correct trademark class for your business — with startup-friendly examples, common mistakes, and expert filing tips that help you protect your brand fully.
Before naming your startup or filing a trademark, make sure your brand is legally available. In this detailed guide, Company Secretary Prashant Kumar explains how to conduct a proper trademark search in India — step-by-step — to avoid conflicts, rejections, and costly rebranding.
Most startups skip trademark searches when naming their brand — a costly mistake that can lead to rejection, legal notices, or rebranding. In this expert guide, Company Secretary Prashant Kumar explains why checking existing trademarks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 is essential to avoid disputes and protect your startup legally.
Download a professionally drafted Board Resolution format for appointment of the first auditor under Section 139(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. This resolution includes a background narration, Chairman’s declaration, and compliance note as per Secretarial Standard–1 (SS-1) — suitable for attaching with Form ADT-1 during ROC filing.
