Raising money is a legal event, not just a bank transfer. Every funding round triggers a set of company-law and FEMA filings that have to be done on tight deadlines — and the cleanest cap tables are the ones where that work was treated as part of closing the round. We handle the full compliance layer of a raise, from the board approvals through to the post-allotment filings, so your next round's due diligence finds nothing to flag.

What fundraising compliance covers

• Choosing and documenting the instrument — CCPS, CCDs or an iSAFE structure, issued correctly under Indian law. See our guide on CCPS vs CCD vs SAFE notes.
• Board and shareholder approvals — the resolutions for the share issue, the ESOP pool and any Articles amendment, filed in MGT-14 on time.
• The allotment — valuation report, share allotment, PAS-3 return of allotment, share certificates and updated statutory registers.
• The raise mechanism — rights issue, preferential allotment or private placement, run correctly. See picking the right raise mechanism.
• FEMA reporting — FC-GPR within 30 days of allotment when a foreign investor is involved.
• The data room — the secretarial records investor due diligence will ask for.

Why it matters

Missed post-round filings are the most common reason a Series B is delayed — an unrecorded allotment or an informal ESOP pool surfaces in due diligence and has to be cleaned up under deadline pressure. Our guide to the 12 compliance filings Series A startups forget sets out exactly what slips. Getting it right the first time is far cheaper than a clean-up.

Who this is for

Founders closing an angel, seed or Series A round; companies issuing ESOPs alongside a raise; and startups preparing a data room for their next round. If your investor is overseas, this pairs with our FEMA and FC-GPR work.

Frequently asked questions

What compliances are needed after raising funds?

PAS-3 for the allotment, FC-GPR for any foreign investment, MGT-14 for the special resolutions, SH-7 if authorised capital increased, DIR-12 for an investor's nominee director, share certificates, updated statutory registers and the ESOP scheme resolution — most on a 30-day clock from allotment.

Do I need a valuation report for a funding round?

Yes, for a preferential allotment or a private placement the issue price must be supported by a registered-valuer report. A rights issue to existing shareholders does not require one.

What is PAS-3?

PAS-3 is the return of allotment filed with the Registrar within 30 days of allotting shares to investors. It records the new cap table with the MCA.

When is FC-GPR required in a funding round?

Whenever shares are allotted to a non-resident investor. The company files FC-GPR with the RBI within 30 days of the allotment.

Plan your round's compliance

If you have a round closing, get in touch and we will build the compliance checklist into your closing timeline.