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How do I check if my brand name is free, and how do I trademark it in India?
Before you print a single business card, run your name through the free IP India public trademark search to see if it's already claimed in your cla...
I'm DPIIT-recognised, what IP benefits does Startup India actually give me?
Real, usable money: an 80% rebate on patent filing fees, a 50% rebate on trademark filing, and a government-empanelled facilitator whose profession...
What licenses and registrations do I legally need before I can start selling?
There's no single 'business license' in India, it depends on what you sell and where. Almost everyone needs GST registration once they cross the tu...
I'm a doctor with a clinic idea, do I need regulatory licenses before I open?
Yes, healthcare is one of the most regulated things you can start, and you can't ship first and fix it later. A clinic typically needs registration...
I'm building a food business, what FSSAI licence do I need to sell legally?
Every food business in India needs an FSSAI number, no exceptions, from a home cloud kitchen to a packaged-goods brand. Which tier depends on turno...
As a solo founder, which legal and compliance filings will actually bite me if I ignore them?
The killers are the recurring, boring ones: GST returns, TDS, ROC annual filings for your company, and professional tax, because missing these rack...
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