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Featured · Legal & Regulatory

Freelancers and Small Exporters: How FEMA's New ₹10 Lakh Rule Changes Your RBI Reporting

From October 2026, freelancers and small exporters can self-declare bills up to ₹10 lakh, with banks handling detailed FEMA reporting. Personal imports/exports need no report. Key clarifications explained here.

7 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

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Legal & Regulatory

Issuing Unsecured Unlisted NCDs to Group Companies? Why Deposit Rules Might Not Apply—But Watch This Exception

Unlisted companies can issue unsecured NCDs to other companies without triggering deposit rules—but there's a crucial transfer risk and compliance trap to watch for.

1 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Legal & Regulatory

Why Owning a Property Isn’t as Simple as Signing an Agreement of Sale

Confusing an Agreement of Sale with a Sale Deed can leave buyers without legal ownership even after payment. Learn how and when property title actually transfers.

1 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Legal & Regulatory

Exporters and Importers Face Tighter Deadlines from October 2026: What FEMA's New Timelines Mean for Your Business

From October 2026, many Indian exporters and importers must complete transactions faster under FEMA rules, while Authorised Dealers gain more control over legacy cases. What should you do now?

29 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

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Legal & Regulatory

ROC Filing Calendar for Private Limited Companies: Why Relying on Annual Dates Alone Can Cost You

Annual compliance calendars miss key ROC events: why tracking only yearly deadlines like DIR-3 KYC, AOC-4 or MGT-7 can expose private limited companies to extra penalties and risks.

26 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

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Legal & Regulatory

Trademark Registration in India: Why Every Startup and SME Needs to Catch These 2026 Changes

Recent 2026 updates reshape trademark registration: mandatory DSC, fee revisions, and simpler global filings. Early action and awareness of the first-to-use rule are now critical for startups and MSMEs.

26 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

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Legal & Regulatory

LLP To Private Limited Company: The Steps, Eligibility Rules, and Tax Breaks Most Businesses Overlook

Converting an LLP to a private limited company unlocks new investment opportunities, but only if you follow the process and satisfy tax exemption conditions. Here’s your practical guide.

20 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

A symbolic clock striking the AGM deadline with overlooked papers, symbolising missed compliance.
Legal & Regulatory

Missed Your Company AGM Deadline? Why Filing Form GNL-1 Late Won’t Fix It—and What Comes Next

Think you can file Form GNL-1 after the AGM deadline and get a valid extension? Not so. Here’s what the Companies Act says, the penalties for default, and what you should do instead.

18 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

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Legal & Regulatory

Thinking of Buying Out Your Notice Period? What Your Employer Can—and Can’t—Make You Do Under India’s New Labour Code

Many Indian employees assume they can always buy out their notice period, but the law tells a more nuanced story. Here’s what actually governs notice period exits and what employers can—and cannot—demand.

15 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

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