B2C Startup Accounting: Bookkeeping Guide
B2C startups face high transaction volume, real-time revenue recognition, and gateway reconciliation. Here is how to structure your books for each.
LedgersCFO Blog: US-India Startup Finance, Tax and Compliance
Practical US-India startup guides covering finance, tax filings, bookkeeping and cross-border compliance.
Accumulated Depreciation 101 for Startups
A startup-focused guide to accumulated depreciation: how it is calculated, the four common methods, and why tracking it matters for taxes and investors.
VC Due Diligence Checklist
Learn what a VC due diligence checklist includes by funding stage, from pre-seed through Series C, and how to prepare.
What is Finance Due Diligence for Startups
Learn what finance due diligence covers, how it changes by funding stage, and how startups can prepare their financial records.
Startup Due Diligence Simplified for Founders
Learn what startup due diligence covers, when it starts, how long it takes, and how founders can prepare for investor review.
Form 5472 vs 1120: A Simple Guide
Form 5472 discloses transactions with a foreign owner; the pro forma Form 1120 is the cover sheet it attaches to. What each form covers and the penalties.
What Is IRS Form 1099 and When to File
Learn which payments require IRS Form 1099-NEC, the January 31 deadline, and penalties for late or missed filings.
Form 1099 Guide for India-Based Founders
Which 1099 forms India-based founders running US companies need to file, the $600 reporting threshold, and deadlines to avoid IRS penalties.
Claim R&D Tax Credit with No Revenue
Pre-revenue startups can still claim the R&D tax credit by applying it against payroll tax instead of income tax. How the offset works and how to claim it.
R&D Tax Credit Mistakes to Avoid
Learn the common R&D tax credit mistakes founders make, the $500,000 payroll offset limit, and penalty risks from 20% to 75% for errors.
ODI to APR Lifecycle: A Compliance Roadmap
The five stages of RBI ODI compliance, from investment planning through the Annual Performance Report, and the penalties for missing a step.
Missed Your FLA Deadline? Avoid RBI Penalties
Learn what happens if you miss the FLA return deadline, the RBI penalties under FEMA, and the exact steps to file late and stay compliant.
APR Filing Guide for Indian Companies
The RBI's Annual Performance Report explained: who must file, required documents, the December 31 deadline, and the penalties for missing it.
APR and FLA Filing for Indian Companies
Indian companies with U.S. subsidiaries must file both the FLA return and APR every year, even when dormant. Requirements, documents, and deadlines.
APR Filing Mistakes to Avoid
Five real APR filing mistakes Indian founders make with the RBI Annual Performance Report, and the lessons that prevent penalties and blocked remittances.
FLA, APR, and ODI Compliance Calendar
A founder-friendly calendar for three RBI filings: ODI before remittance, FLA due July 15, and APR due December 31, plus what happens if you miss one.
ODI Filing for US Subsidiaries
Learn the ODI filing process for Indian companies setting up a US subsidiary, from board approval and Form FC to UIN and ongoing RBI compliance.
ODI Compliance After Foreign Subsidiary
Learn what Indian companies must do after investing abroad under RBI ODI rules, including APR deadlines, Form FC, and penalty risks.
FLA Return Filing for Indian Companies
FLA returns report foreign liabilities and assets to the RBI, due every July 15 even with zero new activity. Who must file, what it requires, and deadlines.
Form 5471 Filing: Filer Categories
Form 5471 has five IRS filing categories for U.S. shareholders in foreign corporations. Learn which applies to you, required schedules, and penalty risks.