Overview
Founders should spend their time on product and customers, not on paperwork. Yet early mistakes in structure, equity, compliance or tax can become expensive later, especially during fundraising due diligence. TaxBucket acts as your compliance and finance partner, with a clear compliance calendar, monthly bookkeeping, GST and TDS filings, ROC compliance, investor-ready financials and advisory on ESOPs and fundraising documentation.
Who needs it?
- First-time founders and early-stage startups
- Startups preparing for angel or VC funding
- Small teams without an in-house finance function
- Foreign founders setting up in India
Key benefits
- One partner for legal, tax, accounting and compliance
- Avoid costly early mistakes in structure and equity
- Investor-ready books and compliance
- Timely filings with no penalties
- Access to government schemes and DPIIT benefits
Documents required
Checklist: keep these ready
- Founders' KYC and business plan
- Incorporation documents (if already incorporated)
- Bank statements and invoices for bookkeeping
- Cap table and agreements (for funding support)
Step-by-step process
- 1
Step 1
Discovery call to understand the business and goals
- 2
Step 2
Choose the structure and complete registrations
- 3
Step 3
DPIIT recognition, trademark and other licences
- 4
Step 4
Set up accounting, payroll and compliance calendar
- 5
Step 5
Monthly bookkeeping, GST, TDS and ROC filings
- 6
Step 6
Funding support: valuation coordination, cap table, ESOP policy and due diligence readiness
Key facts: fees, timelines, due dates and penalties
- 1Typical package: incorporation, GST, Udyam, DPIIT, trademark, bookkeeping and annual compliance
- 2Under the 2026 framework, DPIIT-recognised startups can be up to 10 years old with turnover up to Rs 200 crore
- 3Clean compliance records speed up investor due diligence
- 4Plans can be monthly or annual
Why choose TaxBucket for Startup Hand Holding Services?
- 14+ years of experience in tax, GST, MCA and legal compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 certified company with a team of tax and compliance professionals
- Transparent pricing with no hidden charges
- End-to-end online process with a dedicated expert and regular status updates
- Office in South West Delhi; serving clients across India
Frequently asked questions
Which structure is best for a startup?
A Private Limited Company is generally best if you plan to raise external equity funding or issue ESOPs; an LLP may suit service businesses with no fundraising plans.
What compliances does a new startup need?
Common ones include INC-20A, auditor appointment, board meetings, GST and TDS returns, ROC annual filings and income tax return.
Do you help with fundraising?
We prepare investor-ready financials, cap tables, ESOP policies and coordinate valuation reports and due diligence documents.
What is a virtual CFO?
A virtual CFO is an outsourced finance expert who handles budgeting, MIS, cash flow and investor reporting without a full-time hire.
Get expert help with Startup Hand Holding Services today
Call +91 7838-000-475 or send your enquiry and our expert will get back to you.