Startup Valuation
Negotiation valuations and regulatory valuation reports for share issues
- 1AnalyseBusiness and comparable data reviewed.
- 2ValueMethods applied and reconciled.
- 3ReportNegotiation note and statutory reports issued.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Startup Valuation
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
Startups are valued in two ways. For negotiation, early-stage methods like the VC method, scorecard and comparable deals are used, moving to revenue multiples and DCF as the business matures. For compliance, share issues may need a FEMA fair-value certificate for foreign investors, a registered valuer's report for preferential allotments, and an income-tax fair market value. The reports must be consistent with each other.
We prepare a valuation rationale founders can defend in negotiations, and coordinate the regulatory reports with partner registered valuers and merchant bankers, so that the negotiated price and the statutory valuations don't contradict each other.
Even with angel tax gone, income-tax valuations still matter for share transfers below fair market value and for ESOP perquisites.
| Early-stage methods | VC method, scorecard, comparable transactions |
|---|---|
| Later-stage methods | Revenue multiples, DCF |
| FEMA | Fair value by CA, merchant banker or practising cost accountant |
| Companies Act | Registered valuer for preferential allotments |
| Income tax | FMV rules for transfers and ESOPs |
Work that the law requires a IBBI registered valuer / SEBI-registered merchant banker to sign or represent is delivered through Indus Tax's partner professionals; our team prepares the records, coordinates the filing and stays your single point of contact.
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Founders setting a round price
- Companies issuing shares to foreign investors
- Startups needing a registered valuer report
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Valuation analysis and rationale
- Regulatory report coordination
- Consistency review across reports
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Business and comparable data reviewed.
Methods applied and reconciled.
Negotiation note and statutory reports issued.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Work that legally needs a IBBI registered valuer / SEBI-registered merchant banker is signed by a partner professional; we coordinate it end to end.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- Business valuation for startups
- Valuation for fundraising, ESOPs and share transfers.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
