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Startup Compliance Office

Build your startup.
Leave the compliance to us.

Starting a company comes with paperwork, deadlines and important decisions. Get support with incorporation, founder agreements, ESOPs, fundraising filings and ongoing compliance, so you can stay focused on growing your business.

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Startup Journey

From incorporation to scale-ready governance.

  1. 01
    Plan

    We understand the founders’ objectives and recommend a suitable business structure, ownership framework and incorporation route.

  2. 02
    Incorporate

    We coordinate name and incorporation documentation, complete the agreed incorporation process and support applicable initial registrations.

  3. 03
    Organise

    We help put founder arrangements, shareholding records, statutory registers, board processes and essential corporate documentation in place.

  4. 04
    Enable

    We support agreed corporate actions such as investment-related approvals, share allotments, employee incentive structures and associated filings.

  5. 05
    Sustain

    We support recurring compliance, governance updates and corporate changes as the startup grows and its business requirements evolve.

The services are tailored to the startup’s stage and requirements; investment, tax and regulatory benefits remain subject to eligibility and applicable approvals.

Our services

The compliance support your startup needs.

Get help with a single requirement or ongoing support across your company's journey.

01. Company Incorporation

Set up your private limited company or other suitable entity with the required incorporation documents and initial registrations.

02. Founder & Shareholder Agreements

Clarify founder roles, ownership and shareholder arrangements before they become difficult to manage.

03. Startup India Recognition

Check your eligibility and get assistance preparing your DPIIT recognition application.

04. ESOP Setup & Administration

Create and manage employee stock option arrangements, including required approvals and records.

05. Fundraising Compliance

Handle corporate approvals, allotment filings and applicable foreign investment reporting during a funding round.

06. Annual ROC Compliance

Keep your board meetings, annual filings and recurring corporate requirements on track.

07. Statutory Registers & Records

Maintain key minutes, registers and company records in an organised, accessible way.

08. Director & Event-Based Filings

Manage filings when directors, share capital, company details or other important information changes.

09. Compliance Calendar & Alerts

Know what is due, when it is due and what needs to be prepared.

Engagement options

Choose support that
fits your stage.

Start with what you need today and add support as your business grows.

Startup Launch

For founders setting up a new business.
  • Incorporation and initial registrations
  • Founder and shareholding documentation
  • Essential statutory setup
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Startup Compliance Office

For companies needing ongoing peace of mind.
  • Annual ROC filings and governance support
  • Meetings, minutes and statutory registers
  • Event-based filings and deadline tracking
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Funding & ESOP Support

For startups preparing to raise or reward their teams.
  • Share allotment and investment filings
  • FEMA reporting, where applicable
  • ESOP documentation and compliance
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Why GAA

Spend less time
chasing compliance.

Startup-focused guidanceGet advice suited to your business stage.
Clear next stepsUnderstand what is required and what happens next.
Deadline-led executionKeep important filings and approvals organised.
Continuity as you growWork with a team familiar with your company.
Who we work with

Built for founders
at every stage.

Whether you are forming a company or preparing for investment, get the support relevant to your next move.

  • First-time founders
  • Early-stage startups
  • Venture-backed companies
  • Fundraising startups
  • Overseas founders
  • DPIIT recognition applicants
Frequently asked questions

Common questionson startup compliance.

Straight answers to what clients ask us most. If your question is not here, we will answer it in a short call.

Still have a question?Talk to the GAA Consulting team.

The right structure depends on your ownership plans, funding needs and how you intend to operate. We help you compare the options before registration.

Common requirements include meetings, corporate records, annual ROC filings and director-related compliance. We create a calendar for your company.

Yes. We help assess eligibility and prepare the DPIIT recognition application. Recognition is subject to approval.

Often, yes, subject to the applicable incorporation, resident-director and foreign investment requirements.

Yes. We support allotment and regulatory filings, ESOP matters and continuing company compliance under the agreed scope.

Startup Compliance Office

Ready to build without
compliance distractions?

Tell us where your startup stands. We'll help you identify the next filings, approvals or support you need.

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