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Vraj ChanganiIPO Advisor · Startup Consultant
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Practical articles on capital markets, startup advisory, tax structuring and compliance — written for founders and promoters, not academics.

Foreign Incorporation

India to US Flip Structure: A Founder's Complete Guide

Why, when and how to flip an Indian startup to a Delaware C-Corp — share swaps, ODI approval, FEMA compliance, tax consequences and the mistakes that cost months of runway.

Apr 2026·15 min read
Foreign Incorporation

Where to Incorporate: US, UAE, Singapore or UK for Indian Founders

A practical comparison of the four most-used offshore jurisdictions — tax treatment, setup cost, banking reality, investor preference and when each one actually makes sense.

Apr 2026·11 min read
IPO Advisory

SME IPO in India: The Complete Founder's Guide

Everything a promoter needs to know before listing on the SME platform — eligibility, SEBI requirements, costs, timeline and what your CA should actually be doing.

Apr 2026·12 min read
Fundraising

Startup Fundraising in India: Pre-Seed to Series A

A CA's no-nonsense guide to raising capital in India — SAFEs, CCDs, priced rounds, valuation, Section 56 traps and what founders actually get wrong.

Apr 2026·14 min read
Virtual CFO

Why Every Growth-Stage Startup Needs a Virtual CFO

When a founder should hire a virtual CFO, what they actually do versus a bookkeeper, and how the engagement model works at firms like DRSPV.

Mar 2026·9 min read
FEMA & Cross-Border

FEMA Compliance for NRI Founders: What You Can't Afford to Miss

FDI routes, ODI regulations, pricing guidelines and compounding penalties — a practical FEMA checklist for NRIs starting or investing in Indian companies.

Mar 2026·11 min read
Tax Advisory

Tax Structuring for Indian Startups: A CA's Framework

Entity choice, Section 80IAC, angel tax under 56(2)(viib), ESOP taxation, GST on SaaS and the structuring decisions that save founders lakhs.

Mar 2026·13 min read

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