Business Insights & Updates

Regulatory & Approvals 2 min read

RERA Registration for Real Estate Projects and Agents in India

RERA registration is mandatory for real estate projects above 500 sq.m. or 8 units, and for all real estate agents, before any advertising, marketing, booking or sale can begin. It is filed with the state RERA authority, with penalties up to 10% of project cost for non-compliance.

Statura Team 27 Sep 2026

Global Entry 2 min read

RBI Compounding of FEMA Violations: Process, Fees and Timeline

Compounding lets you voluntarily disclose a FEMA contravention to the RBI and pay a penalty to close the matter without prosecution. Applications are filed on Form FEMA-CA with a processing fee of ₹5,000, and most cases resolve within 180 days.

Statura Team 27 Sep 2026

Statutory & Tax 2 min read

Copyright Protection for Software and Source Code in India

Software source code is protected as a "literary work" under the Indian Copyright Act, registered with the Copyright Office by submitting the first and last 10 pages of code. Copyright exists automatically on creation, but registration provides strong evidence in infringement disputes.

Statura Team 26 Sep 2026

Statutory & Tax 2 min read

Trademark Classes in India: Complete 45-Class Guide

India classifies trademarks into 45 NICE classes — 1 to 34 for goods and 35 to 45 for services. Filing in the wrong class means your registration won't protect your actual business; most companies need 1–3 classes depending on their offerings.

Statura Team 26 Sep 2026

Statutory & Tax 2 min read

GST Audit and Assessment: What Triggers One and How to Respond

GST departmental audits and assessments are triggered by return mismatches, high-value transactions, industry risk-profiling or random selection. Businesses must respond to notices (like ASMT-10) within the stated deadline with reconciled records to avoid demand orders.

Statura Team 25 Sep 2026

Statutory & Tax 2 min read

How to Respond to a Trademark Objection in India

A trademark objection must be answered within 30 days of the examination report using Form TM-M, with evidence of distinctiveness or prior use. Missing the deadline causes the application to be treated as abandoned.

Statura Team 25 Sep 2026

Global Entry 2 min read

Angel Investment Agreement: Key Clauses Every Startup Should Know

An angel investment agreement should clearly define valuation and equity percentage, liquidation preference, anti-dilution protection, board/information rights, and founder vesting — getting these wrong can disproportionately dilute founders or block future funding rounds.

Statura Team 24 Sep 2026

Statutory & Tax 2 min read

Trademark Search in India: How to Check Before You File

A trademark search on the IP India public search portal checks whether your brand name or logo conflicts with existing registered or pending marks in your class, before you spend on filing. Skipping this step is the top cause of rejected applications.

Statura Team 24 Sep 2026

Digital & Growth 2 min read

Consumer Protection Act Compliance for E-commerce Businesses in India

E-commerce businesses must comply with the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020 — displaying seller details, country of origin, grievance officer contact, and a clear returns/refund policy. Non-compliance can trigger penalties under the Consumer Protection Act.

Statura Team 23 Sep 2026