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ESOP, FEMA & Cross-Border Advisory for Startups

From your first ESOP pool to SME IPO. A S Banka Advisors Private Limited partners with founders on cap-table and equity advisory, cross-border structuring and IPO readiness.

From ESOP pool design and overseas subsidiary structuring to FDI/ODI filings, due diligence and SME IPO readiness, we align regulatory compliance with growth and investor expectations.

💼 ESOP, FEMA & Startup-Focused Services

💎 ESOP Implementation & Management

ESOP pool design, scheme drafting, FEMA/SEBI/Companies Act compliance, valuation and grant management.

🌐 RBI & FEMA Consultancy

FDI, ODI, ECB, LRS, overseas subsidiaries, FC-GPR, ODI form filings with AD Banks and RBI.

🌍 NRI & Cross-Border Transactions

Inbound/outbound investments, repatriation, NRO/NRE flows, cross-border ESOPs under FEMA/tax regulations.

📊 Fund Raising Advisory

Round structuring, term sheets, cap table management, equity dilution planning for seed to Series A+.

🏛️ SME IPO Advisory

IPO-readiness, cap-table and group structuring, due diligence and restated-financials readiness, and pre-IPO restructuring for profitable SMEs heading to NSE Emerge or BSE SME. We work alongside your merchant banker.

🚀 Startup Advisory

Incorporation, regulatory setup, ESOP frameworks, investor-ready documentation for venture-backed startups.

🔍 Due Diligence & Pre DD

Financial, legal, tax, FEMA diligence, red-flag identification, vendor due diligence preparation.

🤝 Deals & Transaction Advisory

M&A advisory, business valuations, shareholders’ agreements, corporate restructuring.

💰 Tax Consultancy

Domestic/international tax advisory for founders, NRIs, transaction structuring and compliance.

📈 Virtual CFO Services

Strategic financial planning, MIS, budgeting, board reporting for high-growth businesses.

❓ ESOP, FEMA & Due Diligence FAQs

How should a startup structure a 10% ESOP pool?

Carved out pre-funding based on hiring plan and investor expectations. 4-year vesting with 1-year cliff.
Complete ESOP Guide →

What FEMA filings for ESOPs to foreign/NRI employees?

FC-GPR on FIRMS portal via AD Bank within 30 days. FEMA pricing valuation mandatory.
FEMA/ODI Guide →

When does startup need ODI approval for overseas subsidiary?

Exceeds 400% net worth limit or financial services sector. Form ODI + APR reporting required.
FEMA/ODI Guide →

What should founders prepare before investor due diligence?

Corporate records, cap table, ESOP data, ROC/tax/FEMA filings up to date. Data room indexed.
DD Guide →

Can NRIs receive Indian startup ESOPs?

Yes, subject to FEMA pricing, FC-GPR filing, LRS limits on exercise/remittance.
ESOP Guide →

How does A S Banka Advisors work with startups?

Focused review of ESOP/FEMA/cap table → prioritised action plan → compliance calendar → transaction support.

Our Impact in Numbers

100+Startups & Corporates Advised
₹500Cr+Deals Facilitated
15+Years ESOP/FEMA Expertise
20+Cross-Border Transactions

🌍 Why Funded Startups Choose Us

Specialised ESOPs, FEMA/RBI, cross-border structuring for venture-backed companies.

End-to-end FDI/ODI filings, overseas subsidiaries, ESOP implementation.

Partner-led execution understanding investor expectations + regulations.

Trusted by startups, NRIs, family offices for complex multi-jurisdictional matters.

Discuss Your ESOP, FEMA or Funding Plan

Connect with A S Banka Advisors Private Limited to structure ESOPs, navigate FEMA regulations and prepare for funding.

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