The Funding Gamut.
Grants & Subsidies
Reimbursement-based funds from Central/State govts. High documentation intensity, but you retain 100% ownership.
Equity (VC/Angel)
Capital in exchange for ownership shares. Provides mentorship and rapid scale, but introduces board-level governance.
Business Taxonomy.
Pvt. Ltd.
The standard vehicle for VC funding and international scalability.
Limited Liability
High Annual Compliance
LLP
Hybrid structure for services. Low cost, but no equity rounds.
Tax Efficient
Hard to Raise Capital
Partnership
Quickest setup for local trade. No legal distinction from owners.
Zero Formalities
Unlimited Liability
The Document Vault.
Identity & Entity
- KYC: Aadhaar, PAN, Passport
- Entity: COI, GST, Udyam
- Legal: Board Resolution
Audit & Assets
- Tax: 3-Year Audited ITRs
- DPR: Detailed Project Report
- Machinery: Quotations
Scheme Verticals
Startup: DPIIT & Pitch Deck
NGO: Darpan ID, 12A/80G
Research: Endorsement Letters
Statutory Roadmap.
ADT-1 Auditor
Mandatory appointment of first auditor.
INC-20A
Commencement of Business filing.
DPIIT
Startup India recognition portal.
POSH / EPF
Safety & Labour law certifications.
| Registration | Timeline / Critical Threshold |
|---|---|
| INC-20A Commencement | Within 180 Days of Incorporation |
| ADT-1 Auditor Appointment | Within 30 Days of Incorporation |
| GST Registration | Upon crossing 20L/40L Turnover |
| POSH Committee | Upon reaching 10+ Employees |
The Funding Engine.
01. Identification
Matching your entity with Sector-Specific Grants or State Seed Funds.
Est: 7 Days02. Application
Developing the technical core: the Detailed Project Report (DPR).
Est: 21 Days03. Disbursement
Technical Review & Expert Committee (EC) presentation.
Est: 60+ Days