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Tools for Indian Startups, CAs & Incubators

Free calculators and checkers built for the startup-government interface — the exact niche where generic tools fall short. Labour law compliance, GeM readiness, ESOP tax, DPIIT benefit value, and more.

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Labour Law Applicability Checker for Indian Startups

Know exactly which labour laws apply to your startup — EPF, ESI, Gratuity, POSH, Bonus Act — based on your headcount and sector.

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ESOP Lifecycle Tax Calculator for Indian Startups

Calculate tax at every ESOP event — exercise and sale — with India-specific rules including the DPIIT startup tax deferral benefit.

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Startup Funding Round Dilution & Tax Calculator

Calculate your equity dilution and any tax on secondary share sales when raising a funding round — with the angel tax abolition factored in.

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Angel Tax Exemption & Documentation Checklist for Startups

Angel tax was abolished from 1 April 2024. For earlier rounds, check which exemption applied and what documentation to retain for any IT scrutiny.

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ESOP Perquisite Tax Calculator for CAs

Calculate perquisite tax on ESOP exercise for startup employees and determine TDS obligations — including the DPIIT recognised startup deferral.

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Startup Compliance Calendar — Never Miss a Deadline

Generate a personalised compliance deadline calendar for your startup covering Income Tax, GST, MCA, EPF, ESI, and DPIIT obligations.

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DPIIT Recognition Benefit Value Calculator

Estimate the total rupee value of benefits your startup unlocks by getting DPIIT recognition — tax savings, IPR rebates, GeM exemptions, and more.

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Seed Funding Readiness Score for Indian Startups

Get an honest score across team, product, traction, market, legal, and financials — calibrated to what Indian seed investors actually look for.

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MCA Compliance Health Score for Private Limited Companies

Check if your company's MCA and ROC filings are current, identify what's overdue, and see estimated penalties before an investor or lender does.

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CAs

Section 80IAC Success Probability Scorer

Score your startup against the DPIIT Inter-Ministerial Board's evaluation criteria before filing your 80IAC application — and fix the gaps first.

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FDI Route Checker for Indian Startups

Check whether your sector allows foreign investment via the automatic or government approval route — and get the FEMA compliance steps you need to follow.

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PLI Scheme Eligibility Checker for Indian Startups

Check if your startup qualifies for India's Production Linked Incentive schemes — see the incentive rate, investment threshold, and eligible product categories for your sector.

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GST Rate Finder for Startups and Small Businesses

Find the correct GST rate for your product or service — with HSN/SAC codes, exemption status, and startup-specific notes on zero-rating, RCM, and composition eligibility.

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State Startup Policy Comparison — India

Compare startup policies across Indian states — seed fund amounts, tax exemptions, coworking subsidies, patent support, and DPIIT recognition requirements side by side.

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Rule 11UA Startup Valuation Calculator (FMV for Unlisted Shares)

Calculate Fair Market Value of unlisted startup shares under Rule 11UA — using NAV or DCF methods — for ESOP pricing, angel tax compliance, and share transfers.

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Input Tax Credit Eligibility Checker for Startups

Check whether GST paid on your business expenses is claimable as Input Tax Credit — with startup-specific blocked credit rules, RCM obligations, and partial credit scenarios.

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Startup Compliance Master Calendar for CAs

The complete compliance deadline calendar for CA firms advising startups — Income Tax, GST, MCA, FEMA, labour, and SEBI obligations with filing names and penalty callouts.

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R&D Tax Deduction Calculator — Section 35 (India)

Calculate the tax deduction your startup can claim on R&D expenditure under Section 35 of the Income Tax Act — in-house research and contributions to approved institutions.

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Director Disqualification Risk Checker

Check if a director is at risk of disqualification under Section 164 of the Companies Act — covering personal grounds, company default grounds, and DIN deactivation.

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FDI & FEMA Compliance Checklist for Startups

After receiving foreign investment, run through every FEMA compliance step — FC-GPR, annual FLA, pricing guidelines, share transfer KYC, and RBI reporting timelines.

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Startup Audit Exemption Eligibility Checker

Find out whether your startup needs a statutory audit, tax audit, or both — based on entity type, turnover, and DPIIT recognition status.

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80IAC vs 80IC vs 80IE — Tax Deduction Comparison

Compare the three startup and industry tax deductions side by side — eligibility, deduction rate, duration, and which one applies to your business.

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Section 54GB Capital Gains Rollover Relief Calculator

Calculate how much LTCG from selling your home can be saved by investing in an eligible startup under Section 54GB of the Income Tax Act.

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Section 79 Loss Carry-Forward Calculator

Check if your startup can carry forward tax losses after a funding round — based on the 51% shareholding continuity rule under Section 79.

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Convertible Note vs CCPS vs Equity — Tax & Compliance Comparison

Compare the tax treatment, angel tax exposure, and FEMA compliance requirements for the three most common Indian startup funding instruments.

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Patent Box Tax Calculator (Section 115BBF)

Calculate your tax saving from the 10% concessional rate on patent royalty income under Section 115BBF of the Income Tax Act.

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Startup Insurance Obligations Checker

Find out which insurance policies are legally mandatory for your startup — and which are strongly recommended — based on your headcount, sector, and entity type.

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Section 44ADA Presumptive Tax Checker for Founder-Professionals

Check if you qualify for Section 44ADA presumptive taxation — declare 50% of gross receipts as profit, skip books of accounts, and simplify your tax return.

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CAsFounders

LLP ↔ Company Conversion Tax & Compliance Calculator

Check if your LLP-to-company (or company-to-LLP) conversion is tax-neutral, estimate stamp duty by state, and see the exact compliance steps.

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Incubators

DPIIT Incubator Compliance Obligations Tracker

Track every DPIIT-recognition obligation for your incubator — annual reporting, startup data, SISFS utilisation, and MoU conditions — with deadlines.

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SISFS Seed Fund Allocation Optimizer

Plan how to allocate your SISFS grant across startups — grant vs debt vs convertible debenture — while staying within DPIIT guidelines.

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BIRAC / DST Grant Compliance Checklist

Track milestone reports, utilisation certificates, audits, and quarterly submissions for BIRAC and DST grant recipients — never miss a deadline.

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Incubatee DPIIT Recognition & 80IAC Eligibility Tracker

Track DPIIT recognition status and 80IAC eligibility for every startup in your incubator portfolio — flag expiries and IAC windows in one view.

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Incubator Equity Stake Tax Calculator

Calculate the tax implications when your incubator takes equity in a startup — at entry (angel tax, FMV) and exit (LTCG / STCG on shares).

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Incubator Portfolio Government Benefits Calculator

Estimate the total government scheme benefits available to your startup portfolio — PLI, SISFS, scheme eligibility, and tax holidays — in aggregate.

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Incubator Startup Selection Scorecard

Score and rank startup applications across team, market, tech, traction, and impact — with customisable weights and a clear accept/reject recommendation.

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Incubator KPI Benchmarking Tool

Compare your incubator's performance against national benchmarks — startups incubated, funding facilitated, employment, exits — and identify where you stand.

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Incubator Annual Report & APR Checklist

Never miss a field in your DPIIT Annual Performance Report — check off every section, track completion, and export a submission-ready summary.

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GeM Startup Registration Readiness Checker

Check if your startup is ready to register and sell on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) — with a step-by-step action plan.

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