Chartered Accountants
Chartered Accountants
FOR STARTUPS
From Your First Idea to Your First Investor — We Are With You
Building a startup is hard enough. The finance and compliance side should not slow you down. We work with founders at every stage — from the day you incorporate to the day you raise your first round and beyond.
Incorporation & Setup
Right structure from day one — Pvt Ltd, LLP or OPC
DPIIT & Compliance
Startup India recognition, GST, TDS, ROC — all handled
Fundraise Readiness
Investor-ready financials, cap table, financial model
Scale & Growth
Virtual CFO, MIS, cash flow, profitability management
YOUR JOURNEY WITH US
We partner with you at every stage
Most startups need different financial support at different stages. We are built to grow with you — not just serve you at one point.
Stage 1 — Launch
Incorporation & Legal Structure
The structure you choose on day one affects your tax liability, investor eligibility, and compliance costs for years. We help you choose the right entity type, incorporate properly, and set up all the foundational financial systems from the start.
Private Limited Company
LLP Registration
Bank Account Setup
GST Registration
Founder Salary Structure
Stage 2 — Recognition
DPIIT Registration & Startup India
Getting DPIIT recognition opens up significant tax benefits — including income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC, capital gains exemption, and access to government startup schemes. We handle the complete recognition and compliance process.
DPIIT Recognition
80-IAC Tax Exemption
Startup India Benefits
Angel Tax Exemption (Sec 56)
Stage 3 — Build
Monthly Compliance & Clean Books
Once you are running, the compliance clock never stops. GST every month, TDS every quarter, ROC every year, income tax annually. We run all of this so you never have a penalty, never miss a deadline, and always have clean books when you need them.
GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B
TDS Filing
Bookkeeping & MIS
ROC Compliance
Payroll & PF
Stage 4 — Raise
Fundraise Readiness & Investor Preparation
When you are ready to raise — or before you think you are ready — this is where the work happens. We prepare your business to walk into an investor room without gaps. Messy books, undocumented loans, and missing cap table details kill deals at due diligence. We close those gaps.
Investor-Ready Financials
3-Year Financial Projections
Cap Table Structuring
ESOP Pool Design
Due Diligence Support
Valuation Support
Stage 5 — Scale
Virtual CFO — Finance Leadership at Scale
Once funded and growing, you need CFO-level financial thinking — not just compliance. Monthly MIS, board reporting, cash flow management, unit economics tracking, and strategic financial input as you scale. This is where our Virtual CFO engagement begins in full.
Monthly MIS Reporting
Cash Flow Management
Board Reporting
Unit Economics Tracking
Budgeting & Forecasting
WHAT WE PREVENT
The 6 finance mistakes that cost startups the most
These are not dramatic failures. They are quiet, avoidable mistakes that happen when no one is sitting upstream of your decisions.
Wrong Entity Type at Incorporation
Choosing Private Limited when an LLP would have saved ₹2–3 Lakhs in compliance cost in year one. Or the reverse — choosing LLP when investors expect Pvt Ltd. This cannot be undone cheaply.
Informal Founder Drawings
Taking money from the company informally instead of a structured salary. Creates personal tax problems, shows up as a red flag in due diligence, and damages investor trust.
Missing GST Input Credit
Not reconciling GSTR-2B properly means you are paying GST on purchases you already paid tax on. A startup spending ₹50 Lakhs a year can lose ₹5–8 Lakhs this way silently.
No ESOP Pool Before First Round
Setting up the ESOP pool after your first investor comes in means it is carved out of your (the founder’s) stake — not the pre-investment pool. A 10% ESOP pool dilutes you much more post-money.
Undocumented Loans from Family
A ₹5 Lakh transfer from your father with no agreement becomes an “unexplained credit” in your books. Investors and auditors will ask questions you cannot answer cleanly.
No Financial Model Before Investor Meetings
Walking into a seed round without a 3-year financial model shows you have not thought about the business deeply. It does not need to be perfect — it needs to show you understand your own numbers.
ALL SERVICES
Everything a startup needs from a CA partner
Company Incorporation
Private Limited Company, LLP, or OPC — we advise the right structure and handle the complete incorporation process including DIN, DSC, MCA filing, and PAN/TAN application.
DPIIT Startup India Recognition
Complete registration for Startup India recognition and DPIIT certification — unlocking income tax exemptions, angel tax protection, and access to government startup schemes.
GST Registration & Filing
GST registration, monthly GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing, annual GSTR-9, 2B reconciliation, ITC optimisation, and handling of any GST notices or audits.
ROC & MCA Compliance
Annual return (MGT-7), financial statement filing (AOC-4), board resolutions, director KYC (DIR-3), and all MCA compliance — on time, every time, with zero penalties.
Bookkeeping & Accounting
Clean, audit-ready books maintained monthly. Tally, Zoho or QuickBooks — your preference. Reconciled bank accounts, proper expense categorisation, and MIS-ready data.
Financial Modelling & Projections
3-statement financial models, unit economics workings (CAC, LTV, Payback), revenue projections, scenario analysis, and valuation support for fundraising discussions.
Cap Table & ESOP Structuring
Clean cap table design, ESOP pool creation and grant management, dilution analysis for funding rounds, and shareholder agreement financial inputs.
Due Diligence Preparation
Complete due diligence readiness — legal, financial, tax, and HR documentation. We help you build the data room so investor due diligence closes fast without surprises.
WHERE WE SERVE
Startup-focused CA services, pan India
Based in Udaipur. Serving Startups across India completely remotely — with the same quality of service and senior attention regardless of your city.
TECH HUB
Bangalore
SaaS, deeptech, fintech, D2C — we understand the Bangalore startup ecosystem and the finance complexity that comes with it. Serving Koramangala, HSR, Indiranagar founders.
FINANCIAL HUB
Mumbai
Fintech, D2C, media tech, marketplace startups — Mumbai’s startup scene is fast-moving. We bring structured finance support without the overhead of a big-city CA firm.
HOME BASE
Rajasthan
Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur — Rajasthan’s startup ecosystem is growing rapidly. iStart has 7,100+ registered startups. We are the CA firm that understands this ecosystem from the inside.
Also serving: Delhi NCR · Hyderabad · Pune · Chennai · Ahmedabad and all Tier 2 cities — 100% remote
WHY FOUNDERS CHOOSE US
A CA who sits upstream of your decisions
The difference between a compliance vendor and a finance partner is where they show up in your decision-making.
Founder Mindset, CA Expertise
CA Nitika built her own practice from scratch — which means she understands cash anxiety, irregular income, and the pressure of building something with your own capital. That empathy shapes every conversation..
Upstream, Not Downstream
We ask the question before the decision, not after it. The right entity type before you incorporate. The ESOP pool before the investor comes in. The documentation before due diligence begins.
One Senior CA — Always
No handoffs to juniors. CA Nitika Bapna handles your account directly. You always have one senior point of contact who knows your business, your numbers, and your goals
Plain Language Finance
No accounting jargon. Your MIS, your compliance status, and your financial position explained in language that makes sense to a founder — not just to another CA.
STARTUP FAQ
Common questions from founders
When should a startup get a CA on board?
Ideally before you incorporate — the structure you choose affects your tax and compliance costs for years. At minimum, from the day you register your company. The cost of fixing wrong structures later is always higher than setting them up right the first time.
What is DPIIT recognition and does my startup qualify?
DPIIT recognition is the government’s official startup certification. It unlocks income tax exemption for 3 years (Sec 80-IAC), angel tax protection, and access to government schemes. Most startups under 10 years old with turnover below ₹100 crore qualify. We handle the complete application.
How do you work with startups in Bangalore or Mumbai?
100% remotely. Documents shared via WhatsApp or Google Drive. Calls on Zoom or Google Meet. Monthly MIS delivered via email. You never need to visit an office. This has been our model from day one.
Can you help us prepare for a seed or pre-seed round?
Yes — fundraise preparation is one of our strongest areas. We build investor-ready financials, 3-year projections, cap table documentation, and help you prepare the data room. We also support you during active due diligence when investors ask for specific documents.
We already have a CA. Why would we need a startup-specific advisor?
A general CA handles compliance — GST, ITR, ROC. A startup-focused CA additionally handles the financial strategy layer: ESOP structuring, cap table, fundraise readiness, investor reporting, and financial modelling. These are very different things and require different expertise.
What is the pricing for startup services?
Pricing depends on your stage and the scope of services. It starts from a basic compliance retainer and scales up to a full Virtual CFO engagement. The first consultation is always free — we understand your needs and then share a custom scope and pricing.