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Startup Advisory

Built for Founders. Designed for Scale.

From your first incorporation to your Series B, AccentTax Consulting is the compliance and advisory partner that grows with your startup. We handle the regulatory complexity so you can focus on building.

Overview

Your Startup's Compliance & Advisory Partner

India's startup ecosystem is one of the most dynamic in the world — but also one of the most complex to navigate from a regulatory and compliance perspective. DPIIT recognition, angel tax exemptions, ESOP structuring, FEMA compliance for foreign investors, and a growing compliance calendar as you scale — every stage brings new obligations.

AccentTax Consulting has deep expertise in startup advisory — working with founders from pre-incorporation through growth-stage and beyond. We provide practical, founder-friendly advice that balances compliance requirements with the speed and flexibility that startups need to move fast.

Who it's for: Early-stage Startups, Funded Startups, Founders, Angel-backed Companies, VC-backed Startups, D2C Brands, SaaS Companies

Why AccentTax

  • Startup-specialist team with deep DPIIT and angel tax expertise
  • Flat-fee and retainer models designed for startup budgets
  • Fast turnaround — we understand startup timelines
  • Investor-ready documentation and clean compliance records
  • Seamless handoff between advisory and compliance services
  • Trusted by 100+ startups across sectors
What We Offer

Our Startup Advisory Services

Incorporation & Setup

Investor-friendly Private Limited Company incorporation with the right MOA/AOA, share structure, and founder agreements from day one.

  • Pvt Ltd incorporation (MCA21)
  • Founder agreements & vesting schedules
  • MOA/AOA drafting
  • Initial registrations (GST, PF, ESIC, PT)

DPIIT Recognition & Startup India

DPIIT Startup India recognition to unlock income tax exemption, angel tax exemption, and self-certification benefits.

  • DPIIT recognition application
  • Section 80-IAC tax exemption
  • Angel tax exemption (Section 56(2)(viib))
  • Startup India benefits advisory

ESOP Structuring

ESOP plan design and implementation — pool sizing, vesting schedules, exercise price, and tax-efficient structure for your team.

  • ESOP pool sizing & policy
  • Vesting schedule design
  • Exercise price & FMV valuation
  • ESOP grant documentation & board resolutions

Fundraising Advisory

Structuring, documentation, and compliance support for angel rounds, seed rounds, and Series A/B fundraising.

  • Round structuring (equity, CCPS, SAFE, CCD)
  • Cap table management
  • Term sheet review & negotiation support
  • FEMA compliance for foreign investors

Startup Compliance Management

End-to-end compliance management as your startup scales — so you never miss a deadline or face a penalty.

  • Compliance calendar & automated alerts
  • ROC annual filings
  • GST & income tax compliance
  • Labour law compliance (PF, ESIC, PT)

Financial Modelling & Reporting

Investor-ready financial models, management reporting, and unit economics analysis to support fundraising and board decisions.

  • 3-statement financial model
  • Unit economics & cohort analysis
  • Monthly MIS & management accounts
  • Board deck financial slides

Ready to get started?

Speak to our experts about your startup advisory requirements. We'll tailor a solution to your specific needs.

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