Company Secretary
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.
Every company director in India must complete annual DIR-3 KYC and stay compliant with DIN activation, disqualification, and appointment rules under the Companies Act, 2013. This 2025 guide explains all director compliance requirements under the MCA V3 system.
A Complete Filing and Compliance Guide by an Expert Company Secretary Introduction Completing your incorporation is only the first milestone.…
Most startups choose brand names that sound catchy but fail legally. Learn from trademark expert Prashant Kumar about the most common brand naming mistakes in India — and how to pick a name that’s creative, compliant, and registrable under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Expert legal guide to trademark registration in India — explained by Company Secretary Prashant Kumar, who has filed thousands of trademarks and handled objections and oppositions.
Learn how Indian startups and employees can plan ESOP taxation under the Income Tax Act, 1961 — covering perquisite tax, capital gains, and DPIIT exemptions.
A practical guide to ESOP buybacks under Indian law — how startups can legally execute buybacks, plan liquidity events, and manage taxation and compliance.
Every ESOP in India must comply with Rule 12 of the Companies Act. Learn how startups can legally approve, file, and report ESOPs — from MGT-14 to PAS-3 and valuation.
