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Can SMSFs and Foreign Trusts Invest in IFSC AIFs in India?

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How to Use Your Trademark Properly After Registration (and Avoid Losing It)
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How to Use Your Trademark Properly After Registration (and Avoid Losing It)

CS Prashant KumarNovember 9, 2025November 9, 2025

Most businesses focus on registration and forget that incorrect usage can cost them their trademark. Learn how to use your registered trademark correctly — from symbol usage and brand consistency to monitoring and licensing — so your brand stays protected under Indian law.

How to Register a Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) in India – Step-by-Step 2026 Guide
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How to Register a Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) in India – Step-by-Step 2026 Guide

CS Prashant KumarNovember 7, 2025January 28, 2026

A practical, expert-written guide to FPO registration in India (2025). Covers Producer Company formation, documents, eligibility, benefits, and legal compliance — written by Prashant Kumar, Partner at Eclectic Legal, specialising in FPO structuring and agricultural law.

Hiring in India Without Incorporation: Understanding EOR and PEO Models (2026 Guide)
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Hiring in India Without Incorporation: Understanding EOR and PEO Models (2026 Guide)

CS Prashant KumarNovember 6, 2025January 28, 2026

Foreign companies can now legally hire Indian professionals without incorporating a local entity. This pillar article explains how the Employer of Record (EOR) and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) models work under Indian law — including payroll, compliance, and tax implications for 2025 and beyond.

How GIFT City Is Changing India’s Financial Landscape
GIFT City & IFSC LawDOING BUSINESS IN INDIA

How GIFT City Is Changing India’s Financial Landscape

CS Prashant KumarNovember 6, 2025November 5, 2025

GIFT City is reshaping India’s global finance, fintech, and compliance ecosystem. Learn how IFSCA reforms and fund management structures are driving India’s financial evolution.

Issue of Share Certificates and Payment of Stamp Duty in India (2026 Guide)
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Issue of Share Certificates and Payment of Stamp Duty in India (2026 Guide)

CS Prashant KumarNovember 6, 2025January 28, 2026

Every company must issue share certificates within 60 days of incorporation and pay stamp duty within 30 days. Learn the process, legal framework, penalties, and expert insights to stay compliant under the Companies Act, 2013.

What Is IFSC and How It Differs from SEZ or DTA Units
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What Is IFSC and How It Differs from SEZ or DTA Units

CS Prashant KumarNovember 5, 2025November 5, 2025

India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) under GIFT City offers a globally competitive environment for financial and fintech operations. This article explains how IFSC differs from SEZ and DTA units in purpose, regulation, and taxation — and why it matters for India’s global finance goals.

How Startups Should Legally Structure ESOPs in India
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How Startups Should Legally Structure ESOPs in India

CS Prashant KumarNovember 5, 2025November 4, 2025

A complete legal guide for Indian startups on how to structure ESOPs — from approvals and valuation to grant, taxation, and compliance under Indian law.

Appointment of First Auditor – Form ADT-1 in India (2025 Guide)
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Appointment of First Auditor – Form ADT-1 in India (2025 Guide)

CS Prashant KumarNovember 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Every company must appoint its first statutory auditor within 30 days of incorporation and file Form ADT-1 under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn the process, documents, and filing steps to establish financial governance from day one.

Filing of Commencement of Business – Form INC-20A in India (2026 Guide)
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Filing of Commencement of Business – Form INC-20A in India (2026 Guide)

CS Prashant KumarNovember 5, 2025January 28, 2026

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.

Opening of Bank Account & Capital Infusion After Company Incorporation in India (2026 Guide)
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Opening of Bank Account & Capital Infusion After Company Incorporation in India (2026 Guide)

CS Prashant KumarNovember 5, 2025January 28, 2026

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.

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