Integrated Legal, Finance & Corporate Advisory for High-Growth Startups

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Financial Clarity. Tax Efficiency. People Compliance.

CFO, Tax & Workforce Advisory

Growing businesses need more than accounting, they need strategic financial oversight, tax clarity, and structured workforce documentation to stay compliant and investor-ready.

Dugain Advisors provides integrated Virtual CFO, tax advisory and HR/workforce support, ensuring your company scales with sound financial planning, compliant operations and strong governance.

Financial Data Overlay

From incorporation to capital and exits, structured advisory at every stage.

Build a strong financial, tax and people foundation for your growing business.

Virtual CFO Services

Strategic leadership without hiring a full-time CFO:​

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Financial Strategy & Planning

  • Annual operating plans

  • Financial projections

  • Capital planning & budgeting

  • Pricing & cost optimisation

  • Scenario & sensitivity analysis

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Cash-Flow & Working Capital Management

  • Cash-flow planning

  • Cost control mechanisms

  • Credit management support

  • Vendor management insights

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Management Reporting (MIS)

  • Monthly/quarterly MIS dashboards

  • Ratio analysis & KPI tracking

  • Investor/lender reporting packs

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Fundraising & Investor Support

  • Financial models for fundraising

  • Data room preparation

  • Term sheet financial evaluation

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Process & Governance Setup

  • Internal controls

  • Revenue & expenditure tracking

  • Finance SOPs & compliance calendars

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Direct & Indirect Tax Advisory

Corporate & Business Taxation​

  • Corporate tax planning

  • Tax efficiency structuring

  • Advisory on deductions, exemptions & credits

  • Return filing & assessments

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Income Tax Advisory for Shareholders & Founders

  • Capital gains advisory

  • ESOP taxation

  • Cross-border taxation

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Indirect Tax (GST)

  • GST registration & compliance

  • GST structuring for business models

  • Refunds & reconciliation

  • Handling audits, notices & representations

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International Tax & FEMA

  • Transfer pricing

  • Tax optimisation for inbound/outbound investments

  • Cross-border transactions

  • Residency & PE (Permanent Establishment) considerations

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Workforce & HR Advisory

HR & Employment Documentation​

  • Employment contracts

  • Appointment letters

  • Consultancy/freelancer agreements

  • Contractor/vendor agreements

  • Non-compete & confidentiality agreements

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HR Policies & Company Handbooks

  • HR manuals

  • Leave & attendance policies

  • Code of conduct

  • Remote work policies

  • Grievance redressal policies

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Labour Law Compliance

  • Shops & Establishments

  • PF & ESI registration/advisory

  • Statutory registers & filings

  • Wage law compliance

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POSH Compliance

  • Policy creation

  • ICC constitution

  • Training sessions & awareness

  • Annual returns & documentation

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What we Do

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We act as your extended CFO and governance partner, supporting you through ongoing operations, fundraising, audits and growth phases.

Our multidisciplinary team of CAs, CSs, tax experts and legal professionals helps you build a robust finance + tax + HR foundation without the cost or overhead of expanding internal teams.

FAQs

Your Questions, Answered

Explore our FAQs to get answers to some of the most common questions about our services, processes, and how we can help you achieve your startup goals.

  • Accountants record transactions. CFOs plan, strategise, analyse and guide company decisions.

  • Yes, we support early, growing and mid-market companies across sectors.

  • Absolutely. We build detailed, investor-ready models.

  • Yes, directly or through coordinated partners depending on scope.

  • Yes, employment, consultancy, contractor and HR policy documentation.

  • Yes, policy drafting, committee formation and training sessions.

  • Yes, through audit preparation, documentation and coordination

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