10 Common Legal Compliance Mistakes by Indian Startups

In the rush to build products and acquire customers, many startups overlook a silent killer of sustainability: Compliance. Mistakes in legal filings, documentation, or governance can have severe consequences. In this post, Dugain Advisors outlines the most common startup compliance mistakes and how to avoid them.

1. Ignoring ROC filings

2. No Founders’ Agreement

3. Non-compliance with labour laws

4. Poorly maintained cap table

5. Late GST/TDS filings

6. Mixing personal and company finances

7. Missing registered office proof

8. Ignoring FDI/FEMA reporting

9. Not filing SH-7 or MGT-7A

10. No IP protection

Avoiding these errors can save your business from penalties and setbacks. Dugain Advisors provides complete compliance management and secretarial services, ensuring investor readiness and legal soundness. Speak to our Compliance team today and schedule a call.

About Dugain Advisors:

Dugain Advisors is a seasoned and twice-awarded business advisory firm headquartered in Delhi, serving clients across India and globally. With an enriched legacy of working with 1000+ startups and SMEs, we specialize in company incorporation, regulatory compliance, and fundraising advisory. Our multidisciplinary team offers end-to-end financial, legal, and strategic advisory — including Virtual CFO services, business valuation, due diligence, and tax compliance — designed for high-growth enterprises and funded startups. Recognized for our clarity-driven approach and real-world expertise, we empower founders to scale with confidence.