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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced significant enhancements to the FIRMS portal, effective July 1, 2025, transforming the way Indian businesses handle foreign investment reporting. These updates aim to simplify FEMA compliance, reduce delays, and align foreign investment processes with India’s digital-first regulatory approach. If you’re a startup founder, CFO, Company Secretary, or […]

India is witnessing a digital compliance revolution that’s transforming how businesses engage with regulators. With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandating the PRAVAAH portal from May 1, 2025, and enhancing the FIRMS portal for foreign investment reporting, companies must act now to adapt. These game-changing portals aim to reduce paperwork, improve transparency, and streamline

New CSR-1 e-Form 2025: MCA’s Game-Changer for CSR Compliance in India The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has revolutionized Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) compliance in India by introducing a revised CSR-1 e-Form, effective July 14, 2025. This major update—announced via Notification No. G.S.R. 452(E) dated July 7, 2025—marks a significant shift in how NGOs, Trusts,

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has launched a transformative update in India’s compliance ecosystem with the rollout of the MCA V3 portal, effective July 14, 2025. With the migration of 38 key e-forms from the older V2 portal, this upgrade introduces a more intuitive, secure, and collaborative way for companies to handle statutory filings.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer optional in India. Under the Companies Act, 2013, CSR compliance is a legal mandate for qualifying companies. India is the first country in the world to make CSR spending a statutory requirement, and if you’re a growing startup or MSME, understanding your CSR obligation is vital. In this

In April 2025, the United States implemented a sweeping 10% across-the-board tariff on all imports, followed by “reciprocal tariffs” targeting countries with which the U.S. holds trade deficits. This marked a significant shift in global trade dynamics and has sent ripple effects across global supply chains. While many nations see this as a direct blow

StartBizz India: New MSME Definition from April 1, 2025—Is Your Business Still Eligible? Contact Us to Find Out! StartBizz India: New MSME Definition from April 1, 2025—Is Your Business Still Eligible? Contact Us to Find Out! The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has issued a new notification revising the definition and classification

StartBizz India: Partnership Firms & LLPs Brace for Big Tax Changes—What’s Coming in 2025? StartBizz India: Big Tax Shake-Up! New Deductions & TDS Rules for Partnership Firms & LLPs from April 1, 2025 Effective April 1, 2025, significant income tax amendments will impact partnership firms and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in India. These changes, introduced

StartBizz India: Satellite Spy Game—IT Department Cracks Down on Fake Farm Income Claims! StartBizz India: IT Department Leverages Satellite Imagery to Expose Dubious Agricultural Income Claims The Indian Income Tax (IT) Department has taken a high-tech approach to tackle tax evasion by leveraging satellite imagery to scrutinize suspicious agricultural income claims. This move is aimed at

Revolutionizing Corporate Debtor Assets Under Liquidation with StartBizz India. StartBizz India simplifies the Revolutionizing Corporate Debtor Assets Under Liquidation, offering expert guidance and support at every step. The insolvency framework in India is witnessing a transformational change with the launch of a new platform for listing corporate debtor assets under liquidation. This initiative, driven by