A no-nonsense 90-day sprint that quietly separates the founders who stay compliant from those who scramble in month 8.
Days 0–15
Open the current account (use the COI, PAN, MOA, board resolution). Deposit share subscription money (Pvt Ltd) or partner capital (LLP).
Get a professional email domain and Google Business profile live.
Days 15–45
File INC-20A (declaration of business commencement) within 180 days — but do it in the first 45 to keep momentum.
Register for GST if your projected turnover crosses the threshold OR if you're B2B (input tax credit matters).
Register on Udyam (MSME) — free and takes 10 minutes.
Days 45–90
First board meeting + minutes signed. Founders' agreement and vesting schedule finalised.
Apply for DPIIT recognition (see the dedicated guide). Set up an accounting tool (Zoho Books, Tally or QuickBooks) and start invoicing.
Talk first.
Decide with clarity.
Before choosing only on price, speak with someone who understands what First-Time Founders truly need.