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Introducing Beneficiaries: A Complete Workflow for Equity Inheritance
Beneficiaries is a complete system to help stakeholders protect their equity inheritance — with verified beneficiaries/nominees, formal acknowledgment, and secure documentation.
Published: February 4, 2026 | Last Updated: March 27, 2026
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PAS-6 Filing Guide: Applicability, Deadlines, and Penalties
PAS-6 is filed to reconcile issued share capital with dematerialised holdings. Understand the applicability, current thresholds, deadlines, and penalties.
August 7, 2026
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INC-20A: Commencement of Business Filing for New Companies
Form INC-20A is the declaration confirming a company can start business. Learn about the filing deadline, fees, penalties, and the filing procedure.
August 7, 2026
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ADT-1: Appointing Your First Auditor
Understand how and when to appoint your company's first auditor under Section 139(6), and if Form ADT-1 filing is actually required.
July 31, 2026
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MGT-7 and MGT-7A Annual Return: A Founder's Filing Guide
MGT-7 is the annual return every Indian company files with the ROC. Understand filing rules, due dates, certification, penalties, and the CCFS-2026 fee waiver.
July 31, 2026
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MGT-14: Filing Board and Special Resolutions with the ROC
MGT-14 puts board and shareholder decisions on public record for investors and lenders to verify. See who must file, the fee slabs, and penalties for delay.
July 24, 2026
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AOC-4 Filing Explained: Financial Statements Filing for Companies
Form AOC-4 files a company's financial statements with the Registrar of Companies. Understand who must file it, deadlines, fees, and current penalty rules.
July 24, 2026
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DPT-3 Return Filing Guide for Startups in India
Wondering if your startup actually needs to file DPT-3? Here's what counts as an exempted receipt, what doesn't, and where convertible notes and loans fit in.
July 17, 2026
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DIR-12: Director Appointment, Resignation & Changes Guide
DIR-12 is mandatory even when DIR-11 isn't. Get the deadlines, fee slabs, and required documents for filing director changes under the Companies Act, 2013.
July 17, 2026
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Tax on Buy-back of Shares in India: What Founders Need to Know
A complete guide to share buy-back taxation in India, covering all three tax regimes, the Finance Act 2026 reforms, and the additional tax imposed on promoters.
June 5, 2026
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ESOP Under Companies Act, 2013: The Complete Legal Framework for Indian Companies
Complete guide to ESOPs under the Companies Act, 2013. Covers Section 62(1)(b), Rule 12, eligibility, disclosures, filing requirements, ESOP expense recognition, and step-by-step compliance for Indian companies.
May 1, 2026
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Co-Founder Equity Split in India: How to Decide, Document, and Protect It
A co-founder equity split defines each founder's ownership stake in the company. Understand the frameworks to get the split right and avoid common mistakes.
April 27, 2026
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Growth Shares Explained
Growth shares give recipients a stake only in future company appreciation above a specified hurdle rate. Learn how they work, how they compare to ESOPs, and what founders need to know.
April 18, 2026
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ESOP Scheme in India: Definition, Structure, Filing Guide
Learn what an ESOP scheme is, what it must legally contain under the Companies Act 2013, how to get it approved, and the clauses required in the complete scheme.
April 12, 2026
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Section 80-IAC: Perquisite Tax Deferral for ESOPs and Sweat Equity
A detailed guide to perquisite tax deferral on ESOPs and sweat equity under Section 80-IAC, which currently applies to about 3,700 of 1.9 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups.
January 9, 2026
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How to Simulate Multiple Funding Scenarios in a Cap Table: A Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide to modeling multiple funding scenarios in your cap table, including SAFEs, convertible notes, option pool adjustments, priced rounds, exits, and more.
November 21, 2025
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Share Dilution Explained: How Fundraising Affects Your Ownership
Learn what share dilution means, why it happens during priced or SAFE rounds, and how to model and minimize its impact using scenario tools.
October 31, 2025
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The Ultimate Cap Table Software Buying Checklist
Looking for cap table software? Use this in-depth buying checklist to evaluate tools across compliance, ESOP management, equity modeling, and investor reporting.
July 18, 2025
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Managing Cap Tables in Multi-Entity Corporate Structures
Learn how to manage ESOPs, ownership, and compliance across multi-entity corporate structures using EquityList’s unified cap table and put-call workflows.
May 16, 2025
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What Are Authorized Shares?
Learn what authorized shares and authorized share capital are, and whether they can be changed. We also explain how it differs from issued and outstanding shares.
April 25, 2025
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Stocks vs Shares: What You Need to Know
Understand the difference between stocks and shares, explore their types, and see how stock classes and share structures impact ownership and cap tables.
April 12, 2025
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Term Sheets in India: Format, Template, and Key Clauses Explained
Learn how term sheets work in India, which clauses are legally binding, and view a template founders can use as a reference.
January 30, 2026
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Valuation Report in India: Requirements, Sample Format, and Regulatory Guide
Learn when valuation reports are required in India, who can issue them, and understand what it must contain. Also find a sample valuation report for your reference.
April 3, 2026
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Share Subscription Agreement: Definition, Key Clauses, and Template
Learn about the share subscription agreement used for fresh share issuance: key clauses, Indian compliance requirements under Companies Act and FEMA, and differences from shareholders' agreements.
April 3, 2026
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Stock Warrants: A Complete Guide for Founders
Learn what stock warrants are, how they work, and how founders can use them to structure smarter venture debt, convertible notes, and strategic deals.
October 24, 2025
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Due Diligence Report Format (India): A Practical Guide
This guide includes a due diligence report format, along with a breakdown of the standard sections and what each one should cover.
January 23, 2026
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Non-Participating Preference Shares Explained
Learn what non-participating preference shares are, how they work, and how they differ from participating shares with clear examples.
September 25, 2025
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Introducing: Dematerialisation of Shares for Indian Companies
Companies can now dematerialise their physical shares into electronically held securities through EquityList. Read more.
May 8, 2024
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How to Convert Physical Share Certificate to Demat: Step-by-Step Guide for Private Companies
A step-by-step guide for private companies converting physical share certificates to demat: company setup, the DRF process, and what changes after conversion.
June 26, 2026
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Dematerialisation of Shares by Private Companies - MCA’s Rule 9B
The Government of India has issued a mandate to private companies for the compulsory dematerialisation of their physical shares by Sept 30, 2024. In simple terms, private companies (except small) will have to convert all issued physical share certificates into digital form. Learn more here.
March 25, 2024
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Streamlining CCPS ISIN Applications with NSDL: A Practical Insight
Discover how startups can simplify CCPS issuance with multiple closings by filing a single consolidated ISIN application, reducing paperwork, streamlining tracking, and speeding up processing.
November 14, 2025
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June 30 Demat Deadline: Inside the ISIN Application Surge and How to Navigate It
With the June 30, 2025 dematerialisation deadline approaching, ISIN application delays are rising. Learn what’s causing the slowdown and how your company can avoid common pitfalls.
June 24, 2025
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3 Reasons Your ISIN Application Is Delayed (And How to Fix Them)
Discover how EquityList cuts down ISIN delay from 25+ days to under 15 days by streamlining document collection, ensuring consistency in information, and fostering strong relationships with depositories.
May 16, 2025
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What Are Tag-along Rights? A Complete Guide for Founders and Investors
Tag-along rights give minority shareholders the right to sell their shares on the same terms as majority shareholders. Understand how the whole mechanism plays out.
May 1, 2026
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ROFO vs ROFR: Key Differences Founders Need to Know
ROFO gives existing shareholders the first look; ROFR gives them the last look. Learn how each right works, which favours whom, and what founders should negotiate.
March 27, 2026
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Board Resolution Format: A Complete Guide for Founders (2026)
Learn about the board resolution format under the Companies Act, 2013, including types of resolutions, a sample format, and common use cases.
March 13, 2026
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What Are Drag Along Rights?
What are drag along rights? A complete guide covering how drag along clauses work, differences from tag along rights, risks, and ESOP treatment.
December 26, 2025
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Share Transfer Procedure in India | Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the complete share transfer procedure in India including steps, timelines, Form SH-4, stamp duty, board approval, FEMA rules and appeal rights.
November 7, 2025
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What Is ROFO (Right of First Offer)?
Learn what a Right of First Offer (ROFO) means in shareholder agreements, how it works, its difference from ROFR, and why it matters for investors in India and globally.
October 4, 2025
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