Official links.
Every government portal, regulatory body and professional standard that a founder, promoter or advisor in India should have bookmarked. Curated and maintained by CA Vraj Changani.
Capital Markets & Securities
SEBI, stock exchanges and everything related to public markets.
Primary regulator for IPOs, listed companies, AIFs and intermediaries
BSE's dedicated platform for SME IPOs and SME listings
NSE's SME listing platform for emerging companies
Listing obligations and disclosure requirements for listed entities
Regulations governing alternative investment funds in India
Company Law & Corporate Affairs
MCA portal, Companies Act compliance and ROC filings.
Company incorporation, annual filings, director KYC, charge creation
New MCA filing portal for all corporate compliance
The primary statute governing companies in India
Valuation standards, IBC regulations, registered valuers
Taxation
Income tax, GST, transfer pricing and international tax.
ITR filing, TDS returns, advance tax, PAN/TAN
Section 56(2)(viib), 80IAC, 195 and all key sections for startups
GST registration, returns, e-invoicing, e-way bills
GST circulars, customs, OIDAR rules for SaaS companies
TP documentation, safe harbour rules, APA programme
RBI & FEMA
Foreign exchange regulations, FDI policy and NRI compliance.
Monetary policy, FEMA regulations, ECB guidelines
FDI routes (automatic/government), sectoral caps, pricing guidelines
Key regulation for NRI/foreign investment in Indian companies
Consolidated FDI policy with sectoral guidelines
Startups & DPIIT
Startup recognition, tax benefits and government schemes.
Apply for DPIIT recognition → unlock 80IAC, angel tax exemption, IPR benefits
Government schemes, funding support, incubator connections
3-year tax exemption for DPIIT-recognised startups (incorporated after April 2016)
IP registration with 80% fee rebate for recognised startups
Professional Bodies
ICAI, ICSI and other professional standards bodies.
Standards on auditing, accounting standards, valuation guidelines
Secretarial standards, board governance, compliance frameworks
ICAI's framework for registered valuers under Companies Act
Need help navigating these?
Regulations move fast. If you're unsure how any of the above applies to your specific situation, send a short note — Vraj responds personally.