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Introducing Beneficiaries: A Complete Workflow for Equity Inheritance

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GST registration is the process of enrolling a business under India's GST system to receive a GSTIN. Here's when it's mandatory, and what changed in 2025.

PAS-3 is the return of allotment Indian companies file with the ROC after issuing shares, due within 15 or 30 days depending on the allotment route.

PAS-6 is filed to reconcile issued share capital with dematerialised holdings. Understand the applicability, current thresholds, deadlines, and penalties.

Form INC-20A is the declaration confirming a company can start business. Learn about the filing deadline, fees, penalties, and the filing procedure.

Understand how and when to appoint your company's first auditor under Section 139(6), and if Form ADT-1 filing is actually required.

MGT-7 is the annual return every Indian company files with the ROC. Understand filing rules, due dates, certification, penalties, and the CCFS-2026 fee waiver.

Introducing Beneficiaries: A Complete Workflow for Equity Inheritance

Beneficiaries is a complete system to help stakeholders protect their equity inheritance — with verified beneficiaries/nominees, formal acknowledgment, and secure documentation.

Introducing ESOP Advisory - A Fully Integrated, Hands-On Equity Planning Service

ESOP Advisory is an end-to-end service that helps companies design, model, and execute strategic, compliant equity plans by combining deep advisory expertise with the power of EquityList’s platform-backed insights.

EquityList obtains SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and ISO 27001 certifications

EquityList completes its information security audits and obtains SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR certifications.

Announcing Our Seed Round

Announcing EquityList seed funding round from AngelList India, Unpopular Ventures, Republic, Hustle Fund, Mana Ventures, and prominent angel investors.

Introducing EquityList: Cap Table Management for India

Dozens of venture-backed Indian startups are already using EquiList to manage their cap tables, create stock options programs, & issue grants.

Introducing Payments for Option Exercises

EquityList launches Payments, an integrated solution for stock option exercises. Employees can now use UPI, cards, and net banking to exercise options instantly. Get immediate confirmation and receive shares faster with built-in compliance.

How Stock Options Can Change Lives

Explore how ESOPs changed the lives of early employees like Ashok Kumar at SlideShare, Shyam Kumar Singh at CitrusPay, Judy Tong at Alibaba, and Harinder Takhar at PayTM.

Case Study - Zomato: ESOP Expenses and Its Accounting Challenges

ESOP Expenses affect a company's profit and loss statement. To understand how it impacts a startup, we take a look at Zomato's recent ESOP expenses and its accounting treatment.

GST Registration in India: When and How to Register

GST registration is the process of enrolling a business under India's GST system to receive a GSTIN. Here's when it's mandatory, and what changed in 2025.

PAS-3 Return of Allotment: Filing After You Issue Shares

PAS-3 is the return of allotment Indian companies file with the ROC after issuing shares, due within 15 or 30 days depending on the allotment route.

What Is Ind AS 102: Share-Based Payments Breakdown

An end-to-end guide on Ind AS 102 – learn how to account for share-based payments like ESOPs, while complying with Indian accounting standards.

PAS-4 Filing Guide 2026: Complete Checklist for Indian Companies | Deadlines & Penalties

Complete PAS-4 filing guide for Indian companies. Learn deadlines, penalties, checklist & compliance requirements under the Companies Act 2013.

PAS-6 Filing Guide: Applicability, Deadlines, and Penalties

PAS-6 is filed to reconcile issued share capital with dematerialised holdings. Understand the applicability, current thresholds, deadlines, and penalties.

INC-20A: Commencement of Business Filing for New Companies

Form INC-20A is the declaration confirming a company can start business. Learn about the filing deadline, fees, penalties, and the filing procedure.

83(b) Election Explained For Employers

Everything employers need to know about 83(b) elections to avoid IRS penalties, manage withholding, and help employees save thousands. Free checklist included.

Tax on Buy-back of Shares in India: What Founders Need to Know

A complete guide to share buy-back taxation in India, covering all three tax regimes, the Finance Act 2026 reforms, and the additional tax imposed on promoters.

ESOP Under Companies Act, 2013: The Complete Legal Framework for Indian Companies

Complete guide to ESOPs under the Companies Act, 2013. Covers Section 62(1)(b), Rule 12, eligibility, disclosures, filing requirements, ESOP expense recognition, and step-by-step compliance for Indian companies.

Co-Founder Equity Split in India: How to Decide, Document, and Protect It

A co-founder equity split defines each founder's ownership stake in the company. Understand the frameworks to get the split right and avoid common mistakes.

Growth Shares Explained

Growth shares give recipients a stake only in future company appreciation above a specified hurdle rate. Learn how they work, how they compare to ESOPs, and what founders need to know.

ESOP Scheme in India: Definition, Structure, Filing Guide

Learn what an ESOP scheme is, what it must legally contain under the Companies Act 2013, how to get it approved, and the clauses required in the complete scheme.

The Ultimate Cap Table Software Buying Checklist

Looking for cap table software? Use this in-depth buying checklist to evaluate tools across compliance, ESOP management, equity modeling, and investor reporting.

How to Simulate Multiple Funding Scenarios in a Cap Table: A Complete Guide

A step-by-step guide to modeling multiple funding scenarios in your cap table, including SAFEs, convertible notes, option pool adjustments, priced rounds, exits, and more.

Share Dilution Explained: How Fundraising Affects Your Ownership

Learn what share dilution means, why it happens during priced or SAFE rounds, and how to model and minimize its impact using scenario tools.

Managing Cap Tables in Multi-Entity Corporate Structures

Learn how to manage ESOPs, ownership, and compliance across multi-entity corporate structures using EquityList’s unified cap table and put-call workflows.

What Are Authorized Shares?

Learn what authorized shares and authorized share capital are, and whether they can be changed. We also explain how it differs from issued and outstanding shares.

Stocks vs Shares: What You Need to Know

Understand the difference between stocks and shares, explore their types, and see how stock classes and share structures impact ownership and cap tables.

Term Sheets in India: Format, Template, and Key Clauses Explained

Learn how term sheets work in India, which clauses are legally binding, and view a template founders can use as a reference.

Valuation Report in India: Requirements, Sample Format, and Regulatory Guide

Learn when valuation reports are required in India, who can issue them, and understand what it must contain. Also find a sample valuation report for your reference.

Share Subscription Agreement: Definition, Key Clauses, and Template

Learn about the share subscription agreement used for fresh share issuance: key clauses, Indian compliance requirements under Companies Act and FEMA, and differences from shareholders' agreements.

Stock Warrants: A Complete Guide for Founders

Learn what stock warrants are, how they work, and how founders can use them to structure smarter venture debt, convertible notes, and strategic deals.

Due Diligence Report Format (India): A Practical Guide

This guide includes a due diligence report format, along with a breakdown of the standard sections and what each one should cover.

Non-Participating Preference Shares Explained

Learn what non-participating preference shares are, how they work, and how they differ from participating shares with clear examples.

Introducing: Dematerialisation of Shares for Indian Companies

Companies can now dematerialise their physical shares into electronically held securities through EquityList. Read more.

How to Convert Physical Share Certificate to Demat: Step-by-Step Guide for Private Companies

A step-by-step guide for private companies converting physical share certificates to demat: company setup, the DRF process, and what changes after conversion.

Dematerialisation of Shares by Private Companies - MCA’s Rule 9B

The Government of India has issued a mandate to private companies for the compulsory dematerialisation of their physical shares by Sept 30, 2024. In simple terms, private companies (except small) will have to convert all issued physical share certificates into digital form. Learn more here.

Streamlining CCPS ISIN Applications with NSDL: A Practical Insight

Discover how startups can simplify CCPS issuance with multiple closings by filing a single consolidated ISIN application, reducing paperwork, streamlining tracking, and speeding up processing.

June 30 Demat Deadline: Inside the ISIN Application Surge and How to Navigate It

With the June 30, 2025 dematerialisation deadline approaching, ISIN application delays are rising. Learn what’s causing the slowdown and how your company can avoid common pitfalls.

3 Reasons Your ISIN Application Is Delayed (And How to Fix Them)

Discover how EquityList cuts down ISIN delay from 25+ days to under 15 days by streamlining document collection, ensuring consistency in information, and fostering strong relationships with depositories.

What Are Tag-along Rights? A Complete Guide for Founders and Investors

Tag-along rights give minority shareholders the right to sell their shares on the same terms as majority shareholders. Understand how the whole mechanism plays out.

ROFO vs ROFR: Key Differences Founders Need to Know

ROFO gives existing shareholders the first look; ROFR gives them the last look. Learn how each right works, which favours whom, and what founders should negotiate.

Board Resolution Format: A Complete Guide for Founders (2026)

Learn about the board resolution format under the Companies Act, 2013, including types of resolutions, a sample format, and common use cases.

What Are Drag Along Rights?

What are drag along rights? A complete guide covering how drag along clauses work, differences from tag along rights, risks, and ESOP treatment.

Share Transfer Procedure in India | Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the complete share transfer procedure in India including steps, timelines, Form SH-4, stamp duty, board approval, FEMA rules and appeal rights.

What Is ROFO (Right of First Offer)?

Learn what a Right of First Offer (ROFO) means in shareholder agreements, how it works, its difference from ROFR, and why it matters for investors in India and globally.

Featured Article

Introducing Beneficiaries: A Complete Workflow for Equity Inheritance

Get the latest equity and stock options management updates and insights.

All Posts

GST Registration in India: When and How to Register

PAS-3 Return of Allotment: Filing After You Issue Shares

PAS-6 Filing Guide: Applicability, Deadlines, and Penalties

INC-20A: Commencement of Business Filing for New Companies

ADT-1: Appointing Your First Auditor

MGT-7 and MGT-7A Annual Return: A Founder's Filing Guide

Introducing Beneficiaries: A Complete Workflow for Equity Inheritance

Introducing ESOP Advisory - A Fully Integrated, Hands-On Equity Planning Service

EquityList obtains SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and ISO 27001 certifications

Announcing Our Seed Round

Introducing EquityList: Cap Table Management for India

Introducing Payments for Option Exercises

How Stock Options Can Change Lives

Case Study - Zomato: ESOP Expenses and Its Accounting Challenges

GST Registration in India: When and How to Register

PAS-3 Return of Allotment: Filing After You Issue Shares

What Is Ind AS 102: Share-Based Payments Breakdown

PAS-4 Filing Guide 2026: Complete Checklist for Indian Companies | Deadlines & Penalties

PAS-6 Filing Guide: Applicability, Deadlines, and Penalties

INC-20A: Commencement of Business Filing for New Companies

83(b) Election Explained For Employers

Tax on Buy-back of Shares in India: What Founders Need to Know

ESOP Under Companies Act, 2013: The Complete Legal Framework for Indian Companies

Co-Founder Equity Split in India: How to Decide, Document, and Protect It

Growth Shares Explained

ESOP Scheme in India: Definition, Structure, Filing Guide

The Ultimate Cap Table Software Buying Checklist

How to Simulate Multiple Funding Scenarios in a Cap Table: A Complete Guide

Share Dilution Explained: How Fundraising Affects Your Ownership

Managing Cap Tables in Multi-Entity Corporate Structures

What Are Authorized Shares?

Stocks vs Shares: What You Need to Know

Term Sheets in India: Format, Template, and Key Clauses Explained

Valuation Report in India: Requirements, Sample Format, and Regulatory Guide

Share Subscription Agreement: Definition, Key Clauses, and Template

Stock Warrants: A Complete Guide for Founders

Due Diligence Report Format (India): A Practical Guide

Non-Participating Preference Shares Explained

Introducing: Dematerialisation of Shares for Indian Companies

How to Convert Physical Share Certificate to Demat: Step-by-Step Guide for Private Companies

Dematerialisation of Shares by Private Companies - MCA’s Rule 9B

Streamlining CCPS ISIN Applications with NSDL: A Practical Insight

June 30 Demat Deadline: Inside the ISIN Application Surge and How to Navigate It

3 Reasons Your ISIN Application Is Delayed (And How to Fix Them)

What Are Tag-along Rights? A Complete Guide for Founders and Investors

ROFO vs ROFR: Key Differences Founders Need to Know

Board Resolution Format: A Complete Guide for Founders (2026)

What Are Drag Along Rights?

Share Transfer Procedure in India | Step-by-Step Guide

What Is ROFO (Right of First Offer)?

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