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Change in Object Clause of a Company: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

To change a company's objects, the board approves the proposal and calls a general meeting, shareholders pass a special resolution under Section 13 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the company files MGT-14 with the altered MoA within 30 days. The change takes effect when the ROC registers it.

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MCA & Secretarial Compliance

How to Apply for DPIIT Startup Recognition: Step-by-Step

by Gaurav Kumar

To get DPIIT recognition, register on the Startup India portal, open the recognition application on the National Single Window System, enter entity and founder details, write a clear description of the problem, solution, innovation and scalability, upload the incorporation certificate and supporting material, self-certify eligibility and submit. The certificate is issued online.

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Startup India

Documents Required for Startup India DPIIT Recognition

by Gaurav Kumar

For DPIIT recognition you need the certificate of incorporation or registration, entity PAN, details of directors or partners, a clear description of the innovation and scalability, and ideally a pitch deck, website or product video. Supporting proof such as patents, funding letters or awards strengthens the application.

Documents Checklist

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Startup India

After DPIIT Recognition: Benefits to Claim and Compliance

by Gaurav Kumar

After DPIIT recognition, apply separately for the Section 80-IAC tax holiday through the Inter-Ministerial Board if eligible, use startup rebates on patent and trademark fees, self-certify under specified labour and environmental laws, claim tender relaxations, and keep entity details updated. Recognition ends at 10 years or Rs 100 crore turnover.

Eligibility & Compliance

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Startup India

Startup India Registration: Mistakes and FAQs

by Gaurav Kumar

Startup India applications are most often rejected for vague innovation descriptions, businesses that are ordinary trading or services without a differentiated model, ineligible entity types, and inconsistent information. A common misconception is that recognition itself gives a tax exemption; it does not.

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Startup India

Startup India Registration Fees and Timeline

by Gaurav Kumar

DPIIT startup recognition is free. Well-prepared applications are often approved within a few days to a few weeks; vague innovation descriptions trigger clarification requests and delays. Costs arise only from professional help and from related steps such as incorporating an eligible entity, IP filings or the 80-IAC application.

Fees & Timeline

23-Sept-2026

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Startup India Registration (DPIIT Recognition): 2026 Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

Startup India registration means getting recognised as a startup by DPIIT. A private limited company, LLP or registered partnership firm qualifies if it is under 10 years old, its turnover has never exceeded Rs 100 crore, and it works on innovation or a scalable business model. The application is free and online on the Startup India portal.

Complete Guide

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Documents Required for IEC Registration: Checklist

by Gaurav Kumar

For an Import Export Code you need the PAN of the entity or proprietor, address proof of the business premises, a cancelled cheque or bank certificate in the entity's name, registration documents for firms and companies, and a DSC or Aadhaar-linked mobile for e-signing.

Documents Checklist

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Import & Export

IEC Annual Update and Compliance: What Exporters Must Do

by Gaurav Kumar

Every IEC holder must update or confirm IEC details on the DGFT portal between April and June every year, even with no changes. If not done, the IEC is deactivated and customs will not clear shipments. Changes to address, partners, directors or bank must be modified on the portal promptly.

Eligibility & Compliance

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Import & Export

IEC Registration Fees and Timeline: What It Costs

by Gaurav Kumar

The government fee for an Import Export Code is Rs 500, paid online on the DGFT portal. There is no renewal fee and the annual update is free. Straightforward applications are often approved the same day or within a few working days; delays usually come from mismatched PAN, bank or address details.

Fees & Timeline

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Import & Export

Import Export Code: Common Mistakes and FAQs

by Gaurav Kumar

The most common IEC mistakes are forgetting the mandatory annual update between April and June, applying with a bank account that does not match the PAN name, not updating the IEC after changing address or directors, and assuming IEC alone is enough when products also need APEDA, FSSAI, BIS or other registrations.

Mistakes & FAQs

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Import & Export

IEC Registration (Import Export Code): Complete Guide 2026

by Gaurav Kumar

An Import Export Code (IEC) is a ten-digit code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) that is mandatory for most import and export businesses in India. It is applied for online on the DGFT portal in form ANF-2A, costs Rs 500, is usually issued quickly, and must be updated online every year between April and June.

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