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Startup Registration Process in India: A Step-by-Step Guide

Razorpay Rize · Razorpay Free Beginner India

Zooms out beyond just incorporation to the full 'ready to sell' checklist, GST, current account, licenses, which is exactly the sequencing question new founders actually have.

  • Sequences incorporation, GST, and bank account opening in the right order
  • Explains what SPICe+ now bundles versus what still needs a separate filing
  • Written for first-time founders, not accountants
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It answers 2 questions

  1. Beyond incorporation, what other registrations do I actually need before I can legally take my first order?
  2. Why do Razorpay/Cashfree keep asking for a company, can't I just use my personal bank account?

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