Starting a business involves choices that affect tax, compliance, fund raising, and day-to-day operations for years to come. Nilesh Desai & Co. guides entrepreneurs through entity selection, registrations, accounting setup, and early-stage compliance so founders can focus on product and customers while maintaining audit-ready records from day one.
Choosing The Right Structure
- Comparison of proprietorship, partnership, LLP, private limited company, OPC, and public company
- Founder agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and initial cap table design
- Advice on ESOP pools, convertible instruments, and investor-friendly structures
- Incorporation filings and post-incorporation compliance checklist
Registrations And Licences
- PAN, TAN, GST, professional tax, shops & establishment, and import-export code (IEC) where applicable
- Startup India recognition and DPIIT benefits coordination
- Trademark and copyright filings in coordination with IP counsel
- Opening of bank accounts and documentation for current account compliance
Accounting And Compliance From Year One
- Chart of accounts, accounting policies, and Tally / cloud books configuration
- Monthly bookkeeping, GST returns, and TDS compliance
- Statutory audit and tax audit readiness as turnover grows
- Board meetings, MCA filings, and annual return support as the company matures
Fund Raising And Valuation
- Business and equity valuation for seed, angel, and venture discussions
- Financial projections, unit economics, and investor data room preparation
- Due diligence readiness — clean cap table, contracts, and financial statements
- Advisory on term sheets from accounting and tax angles (within permitted scope)
What Nilesh Desai &Amp; Co. Provides
Practical, founder-friendly advice with transparent fee structures for incorporation packages and ongoing retainer compliance. Financial advisory is within Regulation 191 limits; the firm does not arrange debt, equity investments, or guarantee fund raising success.
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