5 resources from IndiaFilings we point founders to, and the questions each answers.
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Why we picked it
A plain-language read on the legal footing itself: it explains that a probationer has no lien on the job, so termination during probation does not need a full disciplinary process, and that you should use simple, non-stigmatic language (terminating per the terms of appointment) to keep the exit clean. Useful as the 'why probation is your leverage' primer that backs up structuring it deliberately from day one.
Why we picked it
A practical, India-specific checklist of what a bank actually asks a private limited company for once you are incorporated: incorporation certificate, board resolution naming the authorized signatory, PAN, and KYC for the directors. It sets expectations so the account-opening visit does not stall on a missing document. Use it as a starting point and confirm the exact list with your chosen bank, since requirements vary slightly by bank.
Why we picked it
The Silicon Valley playbooks skip the part that will fine you: Section 173 of the Companies Act requires your first board meeting within 30 days of incorporation, with 7 days notice and agenda, and a Rs 25,000 per officer penalty for getting the notice wrong. This lays out the statutory agenda, quorum, minutes timeline, and the ongoing cadence (minimum four meetings a year, no gap over 120 days) that an Indian founder must run alongside the working meeting.
Hold your first board meeting within 30 days of incorporation, with notice and agenda to every director at least 7 days ahead
Quorum is one third of the board or two directors, whichever is higher, and minutes must be recorded within 30 days of the meeting
After the first meeting, run at least four board meetings a year with no more than 120 days between them, so build the working rhythm on top of the legal one
Why we picked it
This is the practical checklist for two founders sitting in different cities: it spells out that you need just one registered office in India, a minimum of two directors and two shareholders, and at least one resident director, all filed online through SPICe+. It even links state-specific pages, so the founder outside the metro and the co-founder in Bengaluru can see that where each of you sits does not fork the incorporation.
One Indian Pvt Ltd with a single registered office covers both founders regardless of city, no second entity needed
At least one director must be an Indian resident, and the whole SPICe+ filing (PAN, TAN, GST, DIN) is done online, so no one has to relocate to incorporate
You need a minimum of two directors and two shareholders, which a two-founder team meets by default
Why we picked it
The practical step-by-step the official page leaves implicit: incorporate, register on the portal, submit entity details and an innovation description, get your recognition number in days. It also spells out the full benefit stack in one place (80% rebate on patent and trademark fees, EMD exemption on government tenders, GeM listing, self-certification across labour and environmental laws), so you know exactly what to claim once the certificate lands.
