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