Bhat Joshi LLP

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Company Law Compliance and Advisory Services

We provide guidance on corporate legal matters to ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013.
  • Business Entity Formation and Post Incorporation Registrations
    • Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, One Person Company (OPC), Section 8 Company and such Charitable Organisation, Foreign Entity Subsidiary, Overseas Subsidiary, Liaison Offices/ Branch Offices/ Project Offices

    • Registrations: Post Incorporation Registrations including Start Up Registration, 12A/ 80G Registration, Darpan (Niti Aayog) Registration, GEMs (Government E-Marketplace) Registration, LEI (Legal Entity Identifier Number) Registration, IEC (Importer Exporter Code), GST (Goods & Services Tax) Registration
  • Corporate Law Advisory:
    • Board Management and Relations

    • Internal Policy Structuring and Governance

    • Investor Onboarding and Relationship management

    • Independent Director Services

    • Providing opinion on Company Law matters
  • Fund Raising and Investment:
    • Private Equity, Angel Investor, Crowdfunding

    • Advisory on Loans

    • Capital Infusion and/ or reclassification

    • Listing (SME and Main Board)

    • ESOPs

    • Debentures, Bonds

    • FEMA support

    • Buyback

    • Preferential allotment, Private Placement, IPO, FPO, Rights Issue, Bonus

    • Charges Creation , Compliance and Search Reports for Banks and Financial Institutions
  • Compliance Management & Reporting:
    • Meeting Assistance (Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, Shareholder Meetings – eVoting (Postal Ballot) and Scrutinizer Services, Creditors Meeting)

    • Records Maintenance, Reporting and Filing (ROC, XBRL, RBI, Depositories, Stock Exchanges, SEBI)

    • Dematerialisation Services

    • ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) and BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting Framework

    • Corporate Social Responsibility

    • Listing Obligations and Disclosure Reporting (LODR) Compliance
  • Audit: Due Diligence, Internal Audit, Secretarial Audit, Review, Health Checks, Share Capital Audit
  • Adjudication & Litigation Support:
    • Corporate Litigation Advisory and Assistance

    • Compounding Applications before Registrar of Companies (ROC), Regional Director (RD), National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

    • E-Adjudications
  • Arrangements: Strategic Alliances, Joint Venture assistance, Mergers and Demergers, Amalgamations, Takeovers, Slump Sale, Diversification, Franchisee
  • Closures and Revivals: Dissolution, Winding Up, Official Liquidator Services, Revivals
  • Conversions: Conversion from one entity type to another

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), Partnership Firm Services:

From Partnership Firm and / or LLP formation to ongoing compliance, we help businesses manage their Partnership obligations hassle free.
  • Formation/Registration and Post Incorporation Registrations
  • Annual Filings and event based Compliance with MCA/ Registrar of Firms as may be applicable
  • Conversion of Company / Partnership Firm from or into an LLP
  • Restructuring, Strategic Alliances, Admission, Retirement, Capital Restructuring, Partner Relations and Related Advisory
  • Drafting and Vetting Partnership Agreements and other Intra Firm Agreements

FEMA and RBI

We assist businesses in navigating the complex regulatory framework of Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
  • Inbound Services/ Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Filings and Reporting
    • Investments by venture capital funds / multinational financial institutions

    • Investment in joint ventures/ Wholly-owned Subsidiary (WOS)/ collaborations

    • Issue of shares by Indian companies to person resident outside India
  • Outbound Services/ Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) and External Commercial Borrowings (ECB):
    • Investment in joint ventures

    • Funds garnered from ADR (American Depository Receipts)/ GDR (Global Depository Receipts)/ IDR (Indian Depository Receipts) issue

    • Acquisition of a foreign company

    • Investment by partnership / proprietary concern / registered trusts / registered societies

    • Purchase / acquisition of foreign investment from person resident outside India

    • Pledge of shares

    • Hedging of overseas investments
  • FEMA Compounding Applications
  • Advisory on FEMA Provisions and Regulatory Compliance

Not For Profit Organisations (NPOs) Registration And Compliance

We assist in registration and compliance of non-profit organisations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Registration of a Section 8 Company, Trust, Society and Post Incorporation Registrations including PAN (Permanent Account Number), TAN (Tax Deduction Account Number), Shops & Establishments Act Registration, Udyam/ MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Registration), Darpan (Niti Aayog) Registration, E-Anudaan
  • Annual Compliance and Return Filings
  • Application for 12A and 80G registration under the Income Tax Laws
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Compliance and Fund Raising Advisory
  • FCRA (Foreign Contributions Regulations Act, 2010) Registration and Prior Permission for receiving foreign donations
  • FCRA (Foreign Contributions Regulations Act, 2010) Return filings
  • Dissolution and Merger of NPOs

Strategic Alliances and Relationships

We draft and review agreements to protect businesses from legal disputes.
  • Business and Corporate Agreements viz. Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA), Joint Venture (JV) Agreements, Franchise Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Employment and HR Agreements viz. Employment Contracts, Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements, HR Policies and Employee Handbook Drafting
  • Commercial and Vendor Agreements viz. Service Agreements, Supply & Vendor Agreements, NDAs

Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013 (POSH) Services

We help organizations implement POSH compliance and foster a safe workplace environment.
  • POSH Policy Drafting and Implementation
  • POSH Compliance Audits & Reports
  • Internal Committee (IC) Setup and Support
  • Ensuring compliance with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act
  • Conducting awareness programs and training for employees
  • Advisory on Workplace Harassment Cases
  • Assistance in Complaint Handling and Inquiry

Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services

We offer alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to help businesses resolve conflicts without litigation.
  • Acting as an Arbitrator, Conciliator or Mediator
  • Assisting in negotiated settlements to avoid litigation
  • Drafting and reviewing Arbitration Agreements, Settlement Agreements, etc.
  • Representation in ADR Proceedings
  • Corporate and Commercial Dispute Resolution including shareholders disputes, management disputes

Representation and Other Services

We assist in representing businesses before various regulatory bodies including,
  • Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
  • National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
  • Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
  • Stock Exchanges (SE)
  • Registrar of Companies (RoC)
  • Regional Director (RD)
  • Ministry of Home Affairs (FCRA related services)
  • SEBI