Annual filings, Audit and Compliances

• Secretarial Audit under Section 204
• MGT-8 certification for annual returns
• Secretarial Compliance Report for listed companies (SEBI LODR Reg. 24A)
• Corporate governance reporting & advisory
• Reconciliation of share capital audit (SEBI Reg. 76)
• Annual filing & Compliance services for companies & LLP's
• XBRL annual filing

NBFC Services

NBFC Registration (with RBI)

• Advisory on selecting correct NBFC type (Investment, Loan, MFI, Core Investment, etc.)
• Assistance in preparation and filing of application to RBI via COSMOS portal
• Drafting of necessary policies (KYC, Fair Practices Code, etc.)
• Obtaining Registration Certificate under Section 45-IA of RBI Act

NBFC Compliance

• Maintenance of statutory records and registers
• Periodic returns to RBI (NBS-1, NBS-2, NBS-9, DNBS-10, etc.)
• Filing of audited balance sheets and income statements with RBI
• Regulatory compliance with RBI Master Directions
• KYC/AML policy formulation and implementation
• Periodic risk-based supervision support

NBFC Audit & Certification

• Compliance Audit of NBFCs
• Internal Audit as per RBI guidelines
• Certification for FDI in NBFC sector
• Reporting for Statutory Auditors on compliance status
• Support in RBI inspections

Legal Services

• Drafting / vetting of various JV Agreement, Share Subscription and Share Holders Agreements
• Contract drafting and review of various agreements/ contracts/ MOUs/ NDAs
• Drafting of various loan/ debt raising documents like Secured & Unsecured Loan Agreements
• Debenture Agreements, Working Capital Agreements, ESOP Scheme etc.
• Drafting of Trust Deeds, Service/ Business/ Commercial Agreements
• Legal research and opinion on corporate matters
• Co-ordination with Solicitors and Advocates
• Section 138/ Section 25 complaint
• Issuance and Responding to Legal Notices
• Filing complaints with Police authorities, EOW etc.
• Legal Due Diligence
• Civil and criminal litigation
• Dispute resolution and arbitration

Mergers, Amalgamations & Restructuring

We provide end-to-end support throughout the transaction lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal, procedural, secretarial and regulatory requirements of the Companies Act and other applicable laws.

• Drafting of schemes for mergers, demergers, amalgamations & takeovers
• Regulatory filings and NCLT process support
• Buyback of shares and reduction of capital
• Preferential allotment, ESOP structuring
• Financial Restructuring
• Shareholder restructuring and JV agreements
• Liquidation and Winding Up of Companies

FEMA & RBI Compliance

We offer comprehensive advisory and compliance support for cross-border transactions under FEMA and RBI regulations, including:

• Inbound & Outbound Investment Advisory
• FDI/ODI Transaction Handling - FC-GPR, FC-TRS, LLP-I/II, FLA Return
• ECB Structuring & Compliance
• FEMA Legal Opinions & Due Diligence
• Compounding Applications for FEMA Violations
• RBI/FIPB Approval Assistance
• FCRA Applications & Compliance
• Partner Identification & Joint Venture Negotiations
• Handling RBI Queries & Related Party Transactions

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

We offer end-to-end advisory, registration, and enforcement services across all domains of Intellectual Property to help clients, protect and monetize their intangible assets. Our IPR Services Include:

• Trademark registration and protection
• Patent filing and prosecution
• Copyright registration and enforcement
• IPR litigation and dispute resolution
• Maintenance and renewal of IP
• Licensing and IP agreements

Licenses & Registrations

We assist clients in obtaining a wide range of licenses and registrations from key regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and streamlining the approval process.

INSURANCE (IRDAI)

• Insurance Company Registration
• Insurance Broker License
• Corporate Agency License
• Web Aggregator License
• Third Party Administration License (TPA)

SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)

• Investment Advisors Registration (IA)
• SEBI AMFI Registration
• SEBI Stock Broker License
• Mutual Fund Registration
• Portfolio Manager Registration
• Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI)

RBI (Reserve Bank of India)

• NBFC Lending License
• NBFC P2P Lending Registration
• NBFC Micro Finance Registration
• NBFC Core Investment Company
• NBFC AA Registration

OTHER Industrial Licenses & Registrations

• FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)
• Udyam / MSME Registration
• Start-Up India Registration
• Import Export Code (IEC)
• PF and ESI Registration
• PAN / TAN Registration
• Shop & Establishment Act Registration
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
• Labour Law Registrations

Representation and Liaison Services

We offer representation and liaison services before various statutory and regulatory authorities, ensuring full compliance and effective resolution of matters. Our services include representation before:

• Registrar of Companies (ROC)
• Regional Director (RD)
• National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Environmental Social & Governance

• Registration and Compliance
• ESG Risk Assessment and Strategy Development
• ESG Reporting and Disclosure
• ESG Audits and Assessments
• Environmental Compliance and Governance
• Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Engagement
• Governance and Ethical Standards
• Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy
• ESG Training and Education

Human Resources and Talent Advisory

• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
• Employee engagement and retention
• Executive Compensation and Benefits
• HR Compliance and Policy Development

SEBI and Listing Compliances

• Advisory for listed companies
• Compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations
• Assistance with IPO, rights issues, buybacks
• Share Certificate Stamping
• Dematerialisation of Shares