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Siddharth Sharma

Siddharth is a content marketer at EquityList with 4+ years of experience writing content for B2B SaaS brands.

Capital Gains on Unlisted Shares in India: STCG, LTCG, Rates & Rules

Sold shares in a private company? Learn how capital gains on unlisted shares are calculated in India.

RSU Taxation in India: A Complete Guide to Tax Events, Rates, and Compliance

RSUs granted by Indian and foreign companies are taxed at vesting and sale in India. Learn how tax calculation is done, what capital gains rates apply, and what filing requirements arise.

Equity Financing vs Debt Financing: How to Choose | EquityList

Choosing between equity financing vs debt financing comes down to one trade-off: permanent dilution or repayment obligation. Here's how to decide.

Preference Shares Explained: Types, Rights, and How They Affect Your Cap Table

A complete guide to preference shares, covering types, classification, rights, and how each class affects your cap table.

What Are Tag-along Rights? A Complete Guide for Founders and Investors

Tag-along rights give minority shareholders the right to sell their shares on the same terms as majority shareholders. Understand how the whole mechanism plays out.

Buy-back of Shares for Private and Unlisted Companies under Companies Act, 2013

A buy-back of shares allows a company to repurchase its own shares from existing shareholders. Learn what the Companies Act, 2013 requires for executing buy-back.

Founders' Agreement for U.S. Companies: Importance, Key Clauses, and Free Template

A complete guide to founders' agreements for U.S. companies: Structure, key clauses, governing law, and a free template.

Co-Founder Equity Split in India: How to Decide, Document, and Protect It

A co-founder equity split defines each founder's ownership stake in the company. Understand the frameworks to get the split right and avoid common mistakes.

ESOP Accounting under Ind AS 102: How to Record Stock Option Expenses

Learn how ESOP accounting for recording stock option expenses works under Ind AS 102 with journal entries, expense calculations, and adjustments.

Founders' Agreement: Definition, Key Clauses, and Template for Indian Startups

Learn what a founders' agreement covers (equity, vesting, IP assignment, and exit clauses) and why Indian startups must sign one before issuing shares.

Perquisite Tax on ESOPs in India: What Employees Need to Know

Learn how perquisite tax on ESOPs works in India. Understand when it's triggered, how FMV is calculated, and what it means for employees exercising stock options.

ESOP Scheme in India: Definition, Structure, Filing Guide

Learn what an ESOP scheme is, what it must legally contain under the Companies Act 2013, how to get it approved, and the clauses required in the complete scheme.

Share Subscription Agreement: Definition, Key Clauses, and Template

Learn about the share subscription agreement used for fresh share issuance: key clauses, Indian compliance requirements under Companies Act and FEMA, and differences from shareholders' agreements.

Valuation Report in India: Requirements, Sample Format, and Regulatory Guide

Learn when valuation reports are required in India, who can issue them, and understand what it must contain. Also find a sample valuation report for your reference.

Private Placement of Shares in India: A Complete Guide for Startups and Founders

Private placement under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013 explained: process, conditions, FEMA compliance, and penalties for Indian startups raising capital.

Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) return: A Complete Filing Guide

Learn who must file the FLA return, deadlines, FLAIR portal steps, penalty structure under FEMA, and how it fits into India's foreign investment reporting framework.

Raising Capital Through a Rights Issue in India: Process and Compliance Guide

Learn about raising capital through a rights issue in India, the step-by-step process, compliance requirements, and FEMA obligations for companies with foreign shareholders.

Complete Guide to Form FC-TRS Filing in India

Understand FC-TRS filing in India: when it is required, pricing rules under FEMA, documents needed, and step-by-step reporting on the RBI FIRMS portal.

FC-GPR Filing in India: Complete Guide to RBI Reporting for Foreign Investment (2026)

Learn FC-GPR filing for foreign investment in India, including timelines, documents, steps to file the form RBI FIRMS portal, and compliance requirements under FEMA.

A Complete Guide to Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS)

Learn how Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) function in India, including investor rights, conversion terms, tax implications, FEMA compliance requirements, and their role in startup funding.

A Founder’s Guide to Anti-Dilution Clauses

Learn how anti-dilution protection works, the difference between full-ratchet and weighted average, and what founders should consider in negotiations.