Legal and Financial Essentials for Startups: A Guide to Long-Term Success
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Legal and Financial Essentials for Startups: A Guide to Long-Term Success

Business ideas are good but require an equally good legal and financial foundation. Many legal and financial parts are involved that a start-up must tackle for long-term success, including deciding on the proper business structure, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Protecting intellectual property, obtaining finance for operations, and maintaining adequate accounting records are also crucial areas. Well-legal contracts, tax preparation, and financial risk management serve to avert complications at a later stage. It will provide essential legal and financial considerations to assist start-ups in conquering challenges and eventually creating a sustainable business. This guide discusses legal fundamentals such as registering the business, contracts, protecting intellectual property, and compliance with some financial ones such as budgeting, funding, risk management, and tax planning. An adequate approach helps businesses minimize risks, attract investors, and build a sustainable future.

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Top 15 Legal Current Affairs: February 2025
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Top 15 Legal Current Affairs: February 2025

February 2025 has witnessed from acquitting a man on death row due to flawed investigations to upholding the power of tax authorities to arrest under the GST and Customs Acts, these decisions impact diverse aspects of governance, criminal law, and individual rights.

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Mergers & Acquisitions in India
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Mergers & Acquisitions in India

The Vodafone-Idea merger (2018) transformed India’s telecom sector by creating one of the largest telecom operators in the country, and the HDFC Bank-HDFC Ltd merger (2023) which became the biggest banking merger in India, strengthening its position in the financial sector. These are some of the biggest business moves in the country which have come through M&A transactions.

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Understanding ROC: Registrar of Companies
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Understanding ROC: Registrar of Companies

The Registrar of Companies (ROC) is a pivotal statutory authority under the purview of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in India. The ROC is responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 as they pertain to companies registered under its jurisdiction.

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Corporate Governance & the Committees of Board
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Corporate Governance & the Committees of Board

Corporate governance is more than a buzzword; it's the backbone of a well-functioning organization.

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Winding Up of a Company in India
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Winding Up of a Company in India

It takes careful planning, coordination, and effort to keep a company functioning smoothly. Sometimes, though, things don't go as planned and the company may face challenges that make it impossible to continue, and the only option left is to stop its operations. This process is called "winding up." It’s the official way of closing a company in an organized and legal manner.

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Top 15 Legal Current Affairs: December 2024
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Top 15 Legal Current Affairs: December 2024

Staying informed on legal developments is essential for those preparing for judicial services, CLAT, or any law-related exams.

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How to Incorporate a Company in India?
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How to Incorporate a Company in India?

Incorporating a company is not just a legal requirement but also a crucial step in establishing the credibility and structure of your business. It also helps build trust with stakeholders and lays the foundation for sustainable growth.

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25 Must Know Keywords of Company Law
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25 Must Know Keywords of Company Law

Understanding the key terms of Company Law under the Companies Act, 2013 is essential for students, professionals, and anyone involved in the corporate world. These terms are the foundation of the rules that govern how companies operate, who controls them, and how they interact with stakeholders.

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5 Most Important Doctrines of Company Law
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5 Most Important Doctrines of Company Law

The Companies Act, 2013 is the backbone of corporate governance in India. It lays down the rules, principles, and doctrines that regulate the operation, management, and control of companies. These doctrines are essential for interpreting and applying the law in real-world scenarios.

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Understanding NCLT and NCLAT in Corporate Disputes
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Understanding NCLT and NCLAT in Corporate Disputes

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) are the two important judicial bodies in India’s corporate justice landscape. These tribunal bodies were established under the Companies Act, 2013, to handle the disputes and issues under the ambit of Companies Act, IBC and other issues related to companies.

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Factors to Consider Before Investing in Stocks
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Factors to Consider Before Investing in Stocks

In India, there's a fear attached to investing in stocks. 1 out of every 4 Indians avoid investing in shares and Mutual Funds despite their high risk-taking ability, as per our India’s Money Habits report (Vol. II).

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Roles & Responsibilities of a Director in a Company
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Roles & Responsibilities of a Director in a Company

When people think of a company director, they often imagine someone with a lot of power, making big decisions and leading the company toward success. While this is partly true, being a director is about much more than just having control. It comes with a lot of responsibilities and duties.

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Private Ltd vs Public Ltd Companies in India
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Private Ltd vs Public Ltd Companies in India

While starting a business, one of the first big decisions someone can face is to choose the right structure for their business. It will be a decision that could affect everything from how to raise money to how much control they have over their business or company. Two of the most common choices from which one can pick are - Private Limited Company and Public Limited Company. But what do these two mean? And how can one decide on which will be the best pick?

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How to amend MOA and AOA?
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How to amend MOA and AOA?

Businesses should be dynamic in order to evolve with the changing market demands, growth trends and as well as regulatory shifts. To keep up with these changes, companies find the need to update its core documents: the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and the Articles of Association (AOA).

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Supreme Court Upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act (Assam Accord)
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Supreme Court Upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act (Assam Accord)

Back in 1971, when the Bangladesh Liberation War broke out between Pakistan and Bangladesh(then East Pakistan), lakhs of people came to India seeking refuge. And Assam became one of the main destinations for these immigrants.

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What are Contracts Of Indemnity and Guarantee?
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What are Contracts Of Indemnity and Guarantee?

Contracts of indemnity and guarantee are special agreements covered by the Indian Contract Act of 1872. In a contract of indemnity, one person promises to compensate another for losses. In a contract of guarantee, three people are involved: a third person steps in to pay the debt if the debtor fails. Both types of contracts help protect creditors when a third party does not fulfil its obligations. Chapter VIII of the Act provides the rules for these contracts in India.

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Watching Child Pornography is Crime u/ POCSO: Supreme Court Ruled
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Watching Child Pornography is Crime u/ POCSO: Supreme Court Ruled

India is one of the youngest nations in the world, with a large population of children. That is why ensuring children's safety is a top priority. But sadly, many of them are exposed to most horrific crimes like sexual abuse. 

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