Company Secretary
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.
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.
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.
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.
