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Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association & Bombay
Chartered Accountants' Society: Start-up Conference
Session 4: Accounting and Taxation for Start-ups
December 2, 2017
Presented by: Sandeep Jhunjhunwala, FCA
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Income tax benefits for Start-ups
Recognised start-ups for tax benefits
Tax planning thoughts
Importance of statutory compliances
Impact of GST
Significance of Accounting
Accounting of Intellectual Property Rights (IPs)
Role of Chartered Accountants
Presentation Overview
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Start-up – Defined
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What is Start-up?
Start-up India Action Plan
• An entity [Private Limited Company/ Registered
Partnership Firm/ Limited Liability Partnership]
incorporated or registered in India
• Not prior to 7 years (10 years for startups in
biotechnology sector)
• With annual turnover < INR 25 crore in any
preceding financial year
• Working towards innovation, development,
deployment or commercialization of new products,
processes or services or if it is scalable business
model with high potential of employment
generation or wealth creation
• Subject to certain reconstruction provisions
Income Tax Act, 1961
• Incorporated/ registered as Private Limited
Company/ Limited Liability Partnership
• Incorporation: April 1, 2016 – April 1, 2019
• Annual turnover < INR 25 crores for 5 years from
FY 2016-17 to FY 2020-21
• Working towards innovation, development or
improvement of products or processes or services,
or should be a scalable business model with a
high potential of employment generation or
wealth creation
• Holds certificate from the Inter-Ministerial Board
(IMB) as constituted by the Department of Industrial
Policy and Promotion (DIPP)
• Subject to certain reconstruction provisions
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Innovation a must for tax benefits
Recognising the need to encourage innovation in India, innovativeness to be considered from a domestic
standpoint
A mere act of developing:
- Products/ services/ processes which do not have potential for commercialization, or
- Undifferentiated products/ services/ processes
- Products/ services/ processes with no or limited incremental value for customers or workflow
would not make a Start-up eligible for tax benefits
Subsequently, if recognition is found to have been obtained on the basis of false information, DIPP reserves the
right to revoke the recognition certificate and certificate of an eligible business for tax benefits immediately without
any prior notice or reason
~75 start-ups approved so for by the IMB for availing tax benefits*
~4,600 start-ups have been recognised by DIPP so far*
*As per Status Report dated available on https://www.startupindia.gov.in/status.php (updated till 20th meeting of IMB)
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Few recognised start-ups for tax benefits
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Bhurak Technologies Pvt Ltd Bestek IT Systems LLP OmiOM Cleantech Pvt Ltd
Ahammune Biosciences Pvt Ltd Multifun Technologies Pvt Ltd Dzeal Pvt Ltd
Jasper Concepts Pvt Ltd Tatoll Teleserve Pvt Ltd Zeolr Technologies
Incredible Device Pvt Ltd Cricketronics Ltd Responscity Systems Pvt Ltd
Riot Solutions Pvt Ltd Bioprime Agrisolutions Pvt Ltd Shashvi Remedies OPC Pvt Ltd
Keed Agro Pvt Ltd Aquasense Pvt Ltd Nebulaa Innovations Pvt Ltd
Med Invent Devices Pvt Ltd Hakitech Pvt Ltd Flycatcher Technologies LLP
Shanmukha Inventions Pvt Ltd VadR Network Pvt Ltd Padamshree Manufacturing LLP
Chakr Innovation Private Ltd InnoDI Water Technologies Pvt Ltd Securefire Safety Industries Pvt Ltd
JVS Flow Control OPC Pvt Ltd Vortex Solar Energy Pvt Ltd AKXA Technologies Pvt Ltd
Dynamit Innovations Pvt Ltd Testright Nanosystems Pvt Ltd Nyokas Technologies Pvt Ltd
Zeco Plastic Recycling LLP BharatRohan Airborne Innovations Wayusaka Innovations Pvt Ltd
Ecomaxgo Taraltec Solutions Pvt Ltd OmniBRX Biotechnologies Pvt Ltd
Unesar Pvt Ltd XU West Wang Pvt Ltd AODH Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
DoorBox Global LLP Alphatub Innovations Pvt Ltd Fabulyst Pvt Ltd
Larica LED Products Pvt Ltd Aarna Biomedical Products Pvt Ltd SenseHawk Technologies Pvt Ltd
*As per Status Report available on https://www.startupindia.gov.in (updated till 20th meeting of IMB)
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Few recognised start-ups for tax benefits
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Eunimart Multichannel Pvt Ltd Neomotive Assistive Solutions MCSSAN iTech Co
LEDchip Indus Pvt Ltd Nanoclean Global Pvt Ltd Streak Helmets Pvt Ltd
Predible Health Invento Makerspaces Delectrik Systems Pvt Ltd
Autonomous Logistics Tech Pvt Ltd AESOP Designs OPC Pvt Ltd Cerebroz Edutree LLP
Vizara Technologies Pvt Ltd Sindhanai Artificial Intelligene Pvt Ltd LYNK Ambupod Pvt Ltd
Ethereal Machines Pvt Ltd Alacris R&D Pvt Ltd Sheveer Intech LLP
VirtSpaces Pvt Ltd Vasitars Pvt Ltd Jarsh Innovations Pvt Ltd
Thirdwatch Data Pvt Ltd Indira Astron Drive Happy Adda Studios Pvt Ltd
Meladath Auto Components Taimed Hygiene Pvt Ltd Vortex Solar Energy Pvt Ltd
*As per Status Report available on https://www.startupindia.gov.in (updated till 20th meeting of IMB)
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Income tax benefits for recognised startups
Section 80-IAC: 100 percent of profits will be exempted from tax for consecutive 3 out of 7 years (under normal
tax provisions) - Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT)/ Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT)* provisions continue to apply - rate
of 18.5 percent on book profits, along with applicable surcharge and cess (in case of profit making ventures)
- Effective tax payout - 20.388 percent/ 21.341 percent - MAT/ AMT scenario
- Tax holiday provisions do not provide a corresponding relief from TDS provisions (clients/ customers of
start-ups would deduct tax at source on payments to be made to such start-ups, which needs to be claimed
as refund) - Certificate of Nil withholding under Section 197 of the IT Act to avoid working capital block?
- By exempting profits from tax, start-ups may perhaps not be eligible to carry forward any tax losses made
Section 79(b): Restriction of 51 percent shareholding of company to remain unchanged in order to carry forward
and set-off the loss of earlier years relaxed in the case of startups
- Original promoter(s) must be on board – Continue to hold "those shares“
- Angel investors (non-promoter) selling shares in second round of funding by a VC or PE investor?
Section 56(2)(viib) [Angel investment tax]: Any amount received from a resident person by a eligible startup
exceeding the face value for issue of shares are not covered
Section 54EE/ 54GB: Capital gains tax exemption for investment in eligible start-ups/ funds, subject to specified
conditions (benefits under Section 54, 54B, 54D, 54F, 54EC, 54G, 54GA available to all assesses)
*At times it may happen that a taxpayer may have generated income during the year, but by taking the advantage of various provisions of Income-tax law (like exemptions, deductions,
depreciation etc), it may have reduced its tax liability or may not have paid any tax at all. Due to increase in the number of zero tax paying companies, MAT was introduced by the
Finance Act, 1987 with effect from Assessment Year 1988-89. Later on, it was withdrawn by the Finance Act, 1990 and then reintroduced by Finance (No 2) Act, 1996, wef April 1,
1997. The objective of introduction of MAT is to bring into the tax net "zero tax companies" which in spite of having earned substantial book profits and having paid handsome dividends,
do not pay any tax due to various tax concessions and incentives provided under the Income-tax law. MAT applies to companies and AMT applies to a person other than a company.
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Tax Planning thoughts
Legal set-up (form of business entity) matters:
- Corporate structures facilitate carrying forward of business losses
- Dividend Distribution Tax not applicable for sole proprietorship, partnership firm and LLP (relevant for profit
making entities)
− Sole proprietorship is not liable to deduct TDS till it is liable for tax audit (Section 44AB of IT Act)
− In sole proprietorship form of business, business income could be declared on personal income tax form
− Tax deductions related to individual tax payer – life/ health insurance etc could be claimed under sole
proprietorship
− No personal liability protection in sole proprietorships and partnerships firms
− Conversion to a different entity form (LLP to PLC etc) possible, subject to certain conditions on tax neutrality
Generally, it is good to be a lean startup and gradually evolve business into corporate set up – Minimum viability of
product/ service (MVP) may be checked before registering for corporate set-ups (to avoid compliance costs and
even closure costs)
If feasible, make capital purchases + put to use, before September 30th to claim depreciation for the full year
Start-up expenses, alias preliminary expenses allowed as deduction under Section 35D of the IT Act
Home office related deductions (to a limited extent and only in compliance with the existing tax laws in India)
Patent Box benefits (Section 115BBF), lower tax for new manufacturing entities (Section 115BA) – with qualifying
conditions, benefits could be availed by few!
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Day to day compliances
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Statutory Compliances
Transaction taxes
[Capital gains on
sale of shares to
investors, exit by
investors through
sale/ IPO,
reorganizations,
winding up etc]
Income tax
[Obtaining PAN
& TAN, Tax
Audit, Advance
tax, TDS, return
of TDS and
annual income]
Accounting and
Book-keeping
Importer
Exporter Code
Registration,
Exchange
Control
Regulations
Contract
Management,
Shops and
Establishment,
Professional
Tax, Labour
Laws (PF,
EDLI)
Companies Act
[Statutory Audit,
Board
Meetings,
Statutory
Registers,
Filings, XBRL]
Goods and
Services Tax
[Registrations,
Returns,
payment of
taxes,
maintenance of
credit pools]
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Importance of being compliant
Compliance and its importance is often overlooked by many startups new to the business ecosystem, simply
because they are not aware of existing laws
Ignorance is not an excuse that regulators will swallow
Ignorance may not be bliss in such cases as it affects a startup’s viability and attractiveness to a potential investor
Cost of compliances is lesser than the cost for non-compliances! Few instances below:
- Penalties for all tax/ secretarial non-compliances (filings etc) and interest for delayed payments
- Business loss could not be carried forward if return is not filed within statutory timelines
- Added interest under Section 234A of IT Act if return of income not filed within timelines
- Interest under Section 234B and 234C of the IT Act for default/ deferment in payment of advance tax
(relevant for profit making entities)
- Non-deduction/ Non-deposit of TDS on time could make expenses not deductible for income tax purposes
- Interest under Section 201of the IT Act for failure to deduct or pay TDS
- Disallowance of expenditure for cash payment exceeding INR 10,000 [Section 40A(3) of IT Act]
- 100 percent penalty on loans/ deposits taken/ paid in cash exceeding INR 20,000 [Section 269SS/ 269T]
- If e-TDS return is not submitted by the Deductor, then it is very difficult to get the credit for the amount
deducted from the Income Tax Department (please refer Tax credit statement in Form No 26AS)
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Importance of being compliant
No exemption that allows businesses with "No Revenue" to skip compliances
Even if a company is to be liquidated, compliances need to completed first
Non-compliant startups struggle at funding stages – Discounting on share valuation post due diligence
Banks/ Investors may not want to fund a non-compliant start-up
Participation in Government tenders could become a challenge
De-registration risks by the regulators [refer the recent crackdown on dormant and shell companies by the RoC]
Disqualification of Director by operation of law [recent action part of the Government crackdown on shell
companies] including prosecution risks
Tax/ Regulatory non-compliances could create issues later at a reorganization stage (mergers/ demergers etc) –
Requirement of NoC by Courts/ Tribunals from tax and regulatory authorities, delays due to compounding etc
Higher costs of regularizing non-compliances – Interest and Penalty + Prosecution risks (reputational risks)
Always good to berth the business in safe compliance harbor
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Few common mistakes
Forgetting Start-up costs
- Expenses you rack up before the business opens its doors are deductible (say, conducting market survey)
- Setting up vis-à-vis Commencement of Business (Section 3 of the IT Act)
- Rentals, mortagage, utilities or insurance
- Issue of prior period expenses (expenses later recalled cannot be booked in accounts)
Losing Receipts
- Can’t deduct what you can’t prove
- Keep good records (Digital or Physical) - few deductions such as Section 35D of IT Act could be availed
Not seeking Professional help
- Startups = Need lots of $$$ = No Finance/ Accounting Expert - This equation doesn't work in real-life!
- Getting finances in order is not Number-one priority - it’s usually about getting a great product out the door
- Laws/ Regulations are complex and not easy to comprehend
- Start-ups should invest in a compliance management system
- Later, compliance program could be scaled up to be growth-ready
- A second set of eyes, even if core team in a start-up is managing financial/ legal affairs
- Financial health isn’t only about dollar signs - Finance experts can help you execute a strategy
- Spending more time tackling financial matters, instead of using time to concentrate on business itself
- Having just a bookkeeper is way behind, its about thinking through a smart strategic plan
- Trusted advisors having financial wisdom and high-level perspective can steer the ship well and head off
mistakes before they happen (cracks could soon be crevasses)!
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Role of Chartered Accountants
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Pre-Start-up
Planning
• Drawing up business plans before any revenues are earned
• Business planning that sets specific objectives in order to assess performance at later stages
• Choice of legal entity
• Entity set up paperwork
As business
begins in
earnest
• Enable business owner to focus on commercial direction of their business
• Focus on aligning business objectives related to shift from prototype to product
• Putting internal controls in place
• Helping entities meet its statutory objectives
• Making ready for fundraise (getting business records in shape for securing investment & credit)
• Banking relationship - A/R lines of credit, venture debt etc
Next stage
of
development
• Gather and process financial information to allow business optimise its internal processes
• Commercial and strategic decisions centered around growth
• Management Reporting, Business Planning
• Employee compensation (ESOP planning)
• Modelling burn rate, breakeven point, sales forecasts etc
• Assistance in fund raising process (navigating through due diligences, term sheets etc)
• Investor Management
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Impact of GST
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Higher threshold for registration
Startups (service sector) could
enjoy tax credit on purchases
Online/ Digitised procedures
(though evolving almost
everyday) - Idea is to move
towards "Do it yourself"
compliance model
Single tax (subsumes VAT,
Service tax, CST, Excise and
integrates into one)
Increased efficiency in logistics
Reduced compliance costs
(may not be reduced at initial
stages though)
The Good of
GST
Cross set off of levy not allowed
Increase Tax Rate (15 vis-à-vis
18 percent for service start-ups)
Increased documentation and
filing
Technological restrictions/
issues (at nascent stages)
No registration exemption for
small inter-state suppliers
Restrictive composition levy
scheme
Harsh Reverse charge
mechanism
Tax burden for manufacturing
startups
The Bad of
GST
Key Impact areas include - Sales and marketing (revisit pricing & margins, competitive benchmarking), Supply
chain (distribution network model, relook at manufacturing/ supply strategies), ERP Systems (implementing GST
solutions, new invoicing requirements), Finance and Accounting (CAPEX planning, change in business
processes, cash flow/ working capital impact)
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Accounting Basics
Content Accounting cannot be considered as an overhead for business
Accounting is not only center point of every business decision, but also a base for all compliances
Good accounting gives a valuable insight into business
Helps with long-term planning
Saves money over the long-term
Potential investors require it
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Assets
Those items which you
paid for which will give you
benefit for more than 1
year are called assets.
Simple!
You buy a laptop, that’s an
asset. Will last 3/4 years
You buy a car, that’s an
asset. Will last 3/4 years
You buy a pen, that’s not an
asset. Will not last > 1 year
You buy a meal, that’s not an
asset. Will last 30 mins!
Expenditure
Items which you paid
money for, which are NOT
assets is expenditure
The laptop you bought is not
expenditure. It’s an asset
The car you bought is not
expenditure. It’s an asset
The pen you bought is
expenditure. It’s an not asset
The meal you bought is
expenditure. It’s an not asset
Liabilities
Money that you received
which you need to pay
back to someone at a
future point in time is a
liability
You purchased items from a
vendor on credit. That’s a
liability. After the credit
period, you need to pay the
vendor
You received Rs 150,000
from a customer. That’s not a
liability
You received Rs 5,000 from
the bank as interest. That’s
not a liability
Income
Money that you
received which you need
NOT pay back to someone
is income. You receive
income for services/
products you provide
You received Rs 150,000
from a customer. That’s an
income. The money is paid to
you for a service/ product
you provided. You don’t need
to give it back to the
customer. You’ve earned it!
You received Rs 5,000 from
the bank as interest. That’s
not a liability. The money is
paid to you for depositing
money in a bank. You need
not give it back to bank.
You’ve earned it.
Whether one is Apple Inc, Google or Facebook or running a tea stall, all the transactions would come under one of the 4
categories above!
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Balance Sheet
• Picture
• Indicates the financial health of a company at a point in time
• Assets (Cash, AR, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Goodwill & intangible assets)
• Liabilities (Salaries, AP, deferred revenue, debt)
• Equity (Paid up capital, retained earnings)
Profit & Loss
Account
• Summary of Income & Expenditure
• A movie, tells the financial story of a company over a span of time
• All profit and loss statement would have a heading stating a period of time with a start date and an
end date
Cash Flow Statement
• Summary of Cash Inflow & Outflow
• This statement tracks the core activity money in for sale and money out to cover expenses
• Other Reports such as Cash Burn reports, Budget vs Actual Reporting
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Bottom Line
=
Revenue -
COGS -
Expenses
Budgets, Projections,
Cash Burn
Top line
Revenue/ Sales
Gross Sales/
Revenue
regardless of
cost, liabilities
Bookings =
Financial value
of business that
you have under
contract
Revenue, COGS, Gross
Margins, expenses
Runway =
Cash divided by
cash burn, not
necessarily equal
EBITDA
Dashboards -
One Page to
communicate
progress to key
stakeholders
(investors,
employees, etc)
EBITDA: Earnings Before
Interest, Taxes,
Depreciation &
Amortization
Milestones -
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What do you need to think?
Content What are your costs? (money out)
What are your revenue streams? (money in)
How’s your cash burn?
What are your short-term financial goals?
What are your long-term financial goals?
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Accrual Based Accounting System
Accrual Basis Accounting
− Revenue recognized when earned
− Expenses recognized when incurred - matched to same period as related revenue
Cash Basis Accounting
− Revenue is recognized when cash is received
− Expense recognized when cash is paid
− Cash basis accounting system can produce a Profit & Loss but not a balance sheet
What’s missing in a cash basis system?
− Tracking money owed to you: unpaid invoices, daily merchant account activity, longer term holdbacks or
reserves
− Assets: Capitalized computers and equipment, other assets of the company
− Tracking money you owe others: Accounts Payable (unpaid bills), Revenue share due to partners
− Equity
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Accounting Pre and post funding
Open business banking account
Separate personal and business expenses
Keep records of receipts and invoices
Be mindful of tax and regulatory obligations
Collect payments
Select payroll provider, if needed
Stay on top of records
Set up a low-cost, accrual-based accounting
structure that can grow with you
Set foundation for future growth
Build financial infrastructure
Clarify funding objectives
Manage cash-flow
Create clean financials for investors
Hire professionals to help company become
GAAP compliant (Generally Accepted
Accounting Principals)
Pre-fundingStage
Post-fundingStage
Your financial strategy deepens and you’ll gain
better understanding of your business
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Accounts Payable/ Receivable/ Taxes
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AccountsPayable
Set up system early to
help maximize cash flow
and create essential
financial reports
Choose best tracking
system for company
needs - Check invoices
Enter every expense:
receipts, bills, etc
Establish invoice AP
schedule
Place vendors on net 30
days' payment terms
Build reputation of
financial stability AccountsReceivables
List all open invoices
and balances
Create tax invoices as
required by GST laws
Put payment terms in
writing for new clients
Establish credit
guidelines
Create collection
timelines
Improve cash collections
by creating a clear
payment collection
process
TaxesandCompliances
Even in the early stages,
be mindful of tax
considerations
Select correct legal
entity/ business set-up
Understand all tax and
regulatory obligations
and filings
Separate business and
personal finances
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Accounting of Intellectual Property (IP)
Intellectual Property (IP) - a secret sauce for most businesses today, especially for tech centric businesses
Codes, algorithms and research findings - most common IPs owned by start-ups
Startups can leverage 'Scheme for Startups Intellectual Property Protection' (SIPP) under the Startup India
initiative
Guidance could be taken from Accounting Standard (AS) 26/ Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS) 38
An entity could recognise an intangible asset if, and only if, specified criteria are met:
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IDENTIFIABILITY
Either Separable
(capable of being
separated or divided
from the entity and sold,
transferred, licensed,
rented or exchanged OR
Arises from contractual
or other legal rights
regardless of whether
those rights are
transferable or
separable from the entity
or from other rights and
obligations
CONTROLOVER
RESOURCE
Power to obtain future
economic benefits
flowing from the
underlying resource and
to restrict the access of
others to those benefits
Would ‘normally’ stem
from legal rights that are
enforceable in a court of
law
FUTUREECONOMIC
BENEFITS
Revenue from sale of
products or services,
cost savings, or other
benefits resulting from
the use of the asset by
the entity
Using reasonable and
supportable
assumptions that
represent Management’s
best estimate of set of
economic conditions that
will exist over the useful
life of the asset
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Accounting of Intellectual Property (IP)
Internally generated goodwill not to be recognised as an asset - Not an identifiable resource (not separable nor
does it arise from contractual or other legal rights) controlled by the entity that can be measured reliably at cost
Expenditure on research (or on research phase of an internal project) to be recognised as an expense when it is
incurred - in research phase of an internal project, an entity cannot demonstrate that an intangible asset exists that
will generate probable future economic benefits
In the development phase of an internal project, an entity can, in some instances, identify an intangible asset and
demonstrate that the asset will generate probable future economic benefits
An intangible asset shall be measured initially at cost (directly attributable + overhead allocation)
Most subsequent expenditures are likely to maintain the expected future economic benefits embodied in an
existing intangible asset rather than meet the definition of an intangible asset and recognition criteria - cannot be
recognised in the carrying amount of an asset, but needs to be expensed off
Internally generated brands, mastheads, publishing titles, customer lists and items similar in substance
shall not be recognised as intangible assets
Concepts of Useful life, Amortisation period, Amortisation method, Residual value, Impairment losses,
Retirement and disposals etc
Section 32(1)(ii) of IT Act – Recognises know-how, patents, copyrights, trade marks, licenses, franchises or any
other business/ commercial rights of similar nature as intangible assets – eligible for depreciation @ 25 percent
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KSCAA BCAJ Start-up Conference - Tax and accounting for startups

  • 1. Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association & Bombay Chartered Accountants' Society: Start-up Conference Session 4: Accounting and Taxation for Start-ups December 2, 2017 Presented by: Sandeep Jhunjhunwala, FCA
  • 2. Contents Summary Content Annexures Income tax benefits for Start-ups Recognised start-ups for tax benefits Tax planning thoughts Importance of statutory compliances Impact of GST Significance of Accounting Accounting of Intellectual Property Rights (IPs) Role of Chartered Accountants Presentation Overview Summary KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 3. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Start-up – Defined KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 4. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content What is Start-up? Start-up India Action Plan • An entity [Private Limited Company/ Registered Partnership Firm/ Limited Liability Partnership] incorporated or registered in India • Not prior to 7 years (10 years for startups in biotechnology sector) • With annual turnover < INR 25 crore in any preceding financial year • Working towards innovation, development, deployment or commercialization of new products, processes or services or if it is scalable business model with high potential of employment generation or wealth creation • Subject to certain reconstruction provisions Income Tax Act, 1961 • Incorporated/ registered as Private Limited Company/ Limited Liability Partnership • Incorporation: April 1, 2016 – April 1, 2019 • Annual turnover < INR 25 crores for 5 years from FY 2016-17 to FY 2020-21 • Working towards innovation, development or improvement of products or processes or services, or should be a scalable business model with a high potential of employment generation or wealth creation • Holds certificate from the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) as constituted by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) • Subject to certain reconstruction provisions KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 5. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Innovation a must for tax benefits Recognising the need to encourage innovation in India, innovativeness to be considered from a domestic standpoint A mere act of developing: - Products/ services/ processes which do not have potential for commercialization, or - Undifferentiated products/ services/ processes - Products/ services/ processes with no or limited incremental value for customers or workflow would not make a Start-up eligible for tax benefits Subsequently, if recognition is found to have been obtained on the basis of false information, DIPP reserves the right to revoke the recognition certificate and certificate of an eligible business for tax benefits immediately without any prior notice or reason ~75 start-ups approved so for by the IMB for availing tax benefits* ~4,600 start-ups have been recognised by DIPP so far* *As per Status Report dated available on https://www.startupindia.gov.in/status.php (updated till 20th meeting of IMB) KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 6. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Few recognised start-ups for tax benefits KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017 Bhurak Technologies Pvt Ltd Bestek IT Systems LLP OmiOM Cleantech Pvt Ltd Ahammune Biosciences Pvt Ltd Multifun Technologies Pvt Ltd Dzeal Pvt Ltd Jasper Concepts Pvt Ltd Tatoll Teleserve Pvt Ltd Zeolr Technologies Incredible Device Pvt Ltd Cricketronics Ltd Responscity Systems Pvt Ltd Riot Solutions Pvt Ltd Bioprime Agrisolutions Pvt Ltd Shashvi Remedies OPC Pvt Ltd Keed Agro Pvt Ltd Aquasense Pvt Ltd Nebulaa Innovations Pvt Ltd Med Invent Devices Pvt Ltd Hakitech Pvt Ltd Flycatcher Technologies LLP Shanmukha Inventions Pvt Ltd VadR Network Pvt Ltd Padamshree Manufacturing LLP Chakr Innovation Private Ltd InnoDI Water Technologies Pvt Ltd Securefire Safety Industries Pvt Ltd JVS Flow Control OPC Pvt Ltd Vortex Solar Energy Pvt Ltd AKXA Technologies Pvt Ltd Dynamit Innovations Pvt Ltd Testright Nanosystems Pvt Ltd Nyokas Technologies Pvt Ltd Zeco Plastic Recycling LLP BharatRohan Airborne Innovations Wayusaka Innovations Pvt Ltd Ecomaxgo Taraltec Solutions Pvt Ltd OmniBRX Biotechnologies Pvt Ltd Unesar Pvt Ltd XU West Wang Pvt Ltd AODH Lifesciences Pvt Ltd DoorBox Global LLP Alphatub Innovations Pvt Ltd Fabulyst Pvt Ltd Larica LED Products Pvt Ltd Aarna Biomedical Products Pvt Ltd SenseHawk Technologies Pvt Ltd *As per Status Report available on https://www.startupindia.gov.in (updated till 20th meeting of IMB)
  • 7. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Few recognised start-ups for tax benefits KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017 Eunimart Multichannel Pvt Ltd Neomotive Assistive Solutions MCSSAN iTech Co LEDchip Indus Pvt Ltd Nanoclean Global Pvt Ltd Streak Helmets Pvt Ltd Predible Health Invento Makerspaces Delectrik Systems Pvt Ltd Autonomous Logistics Tech Pvt Ltd AESOP Designs OPC Pvt Ltd Cerebroz Edutree LLP Vizara Technologies Pvt Ltd Sindhanai Artificial Intelligene Pvt Ltd LYNK Ambupod Pvt Ltd Ethereal Machines Pvt Ltd Alacris R&D Pvt Ltd Sheveer Intech LLP VirtSpaces Pvt Ltd Vasitars Pvt Ltd Jarsh Innovations Pvt Ltd Thirdwatch Data Pvt Ltd Indira Astron Drive Happy Adda Studios Pvt Ltd Meladath Auto Components Taimed Hygiene Pvt Ltd Vortex Solar Energy Pvt Ltd *As per Status Report available on https://www.startupindia.gov.in (updated till 20th meeting of IMB)
  • 8. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Income tax benefits for recognised startups Section 80-IAC: 100 percent of profits will be exempted from tax for consecutive 3 out of 7 years (under normal tax provisions) - Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT)/ Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT)* provisions continue to apply - rate of 18.5 percent on book profits, along with applicable surcharge and cess (in case of profit making ventures) - Effective tax payout - 20.388 percent/ 21.341 percent - MAT/ AMT scenario - Tax holiday provisions do not provide a corresponding relief from TDS provisions (clients/ customers of start-ups would deduct tax at source on payments to be made to such start-ups, which needs to be claimed as refund) - Certificate of Nil withholding under Section 197 of the IT Act to avoid working capital block? - By exempting profits from tax, start-ups may perhaps not be eligible to carry forward any tax losses made Section 79(b): Restriction of 51 percent shareholding of company to remain unchanged in order to carry forward and set-off the loss of earlier years relaxed in the case of startups - Original promoter(s) must be on board – Continue to hold "those shares“ - Angel investors (non-promoter) selling shares in second round of funding by a VC or PE investor? Section 56(2)(viib) [Angel investment tax]: Any amount received from a resident person by a eligible startup exceeding the face value for issue of shares are not covered Section 54EE/ 54GB: Capital gains tax exemption for investment in eligible start-ups/ funds, subject to specified conditions (benefits under Section 54, 54B, 54D, 54F, 54EC, 54G, 54GA available to all assesses) *At times it may happen that a taxpayer may have generated income during the year, but by taking the advantage of various provisions of Income-tax law (like exemptions, deductions, depreciation etc), it may have reduced its tax liability or may not have paid any tax at all. Due to increase in the number of zero tax paying companies, MAT was introduced by the Finance Act, 1987 with effect from Assessment Year 1988-89. Later on, it was withdrawn by the Finance Act, 1990 and then reintroduced by Finance (No 2) Act, 1996, wef April 1, 1997. The objective of introduction of MAT is to bring into the tax net "zero tax companies" which in spite of having earned substantial book profits and having paid handsome dividends, do not pay any tax due to various tax concessions and incentives provided under the Income-tax law. MAT applies to companies and AMT applies to a person other than a company. KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 9. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Tax Planning thoughts Legal set-up (form of business entity) matters: - Corporate structures facilitate carrying forward of business losses - Dividend Distribution Tax not applicable for sole proprietorship, partnership firm and LLP (relevant for profit making entities) − Sole proprietorship is not liable to deduct TDS till it is liable for tax audit (Section 44AB of IT Act) − In sole proprietorship form of business, business income could be declared on personal income tax form − Tax deductions related to individual tax payer – life/ health insurance etc could be claimed under sole proprietorship − No personal liability protection in sole proprietorships and partnerships firms − Conversion to a different entity form (LLP to PLC etc) possible, subject to certain conditions on tax neutrality Generally, it is good to be a lean startup and gradually evolve business into corporate set up – Minimum viability of product/ service (MVP) may be checked before registering for corporate set-ups (to avoid compliance costs and even closure costs) If feasible, make capital purchases + put to use, before September 30th to claim depreciation for the full year Start-up expenses, alias preliminary expenses allowed as deduction under Section 35D of the IT Act Home office related deductions (to a limited extent and only in compliance with the existing tax laws in India) Patent Box benefits (Section 115BBF), lower tax for new manufacturing entities (Section 115BA) – with qualifying conditions, benefits could be availed by few! KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 10. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Day to day compliances KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 11. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Statutory Compliances Transaction taxes [Capital gains on sale of shares to investors, exit by investors through sale/ IPO, reorganizations, winding up etc] Income tax [Obtaining PAN & TAN, Tax Audit, Advance tax, TDS, return of TDS and annual income] Accounting and Book-keeping Importer Exporter Code Registration, Exchange Control Regulations Contract Management, Shops and Establishment, Professional Tax, Labour Laws (PF, EDLI) Companies Act [Statutory Audit, Board Meetings, Statutory Registers, Filings, XBRL] Goods and Services Tax [Registrations, Returns, payment of taxes, maintenance of credit pools] KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 12. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Importance of being compliant Compliance and its importance is often overlooked by many startups new to the business ecosystem, simply because they are not aware of existing laws Ignorance is not an excuse that regulators will swallow Ignorance may not be bliss in such cases as it affects a startup’s viability and attractiveness to a potential investor Cost of compliances is lesser than the cost for non-compliances! Few instances below: - Penalties for all tax/ secretarial non-compliances (filings etc) and interest for delayed payments - Business loss could not be carried forward if return is not filed within statutory timelines - Added interest under Section 234A of IT Act if return of income not filed within timelines - Interest under Section 234B and 234C of the IT Act for default/ deferment in payment of advance tax (relevant for profit making entities) - Non-deduction/ Non-deposit of TDS on time could make expenses not deductible for income tax purposes - Interest under Section 201of the IT Act for failure to deduct or pay TDS - Disallowance of expenditure for cash payment exceeding INR 10,000 [Section 40A(3) of IT Act] - 100 percent penalty on loans/ deposits taken/ paid in cash exceeding INR 20,000 [Section 269SS/ 269T] - If e-TDS return is not submitted by the Deductor, then it is very difficult to get the credit for the amount deducted from the Income Tax Department (please refer Tax credit statement in Form No 26AS) KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 13. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Importance of being compliant No exemption that allows businesses with "No Revenue" to skip compliances Even if a company is to be liquidated, compliances need to completed first Non-compliant startups struggle at funding stages – Discounting on share valuation post due diligence Banks/ Investors may not want to fund a non-compliant start-up Participation in Government tenders could become a challenge De-registration risks by the regulators [refer the recent crackdown on dormant and shell companies by the RoC] Disqualification of Director by operation of law [recent action part of the Government crackdown on shell companies] including prosecution risks Tax/ Regulatory non-compliances could create issues later at a reorganization stage (mergers/ demergers etc) – Requirement of NoC by Courts/ Tribunals from tax and regulatory authorities, delays due to compounding etc Higher costs of regularizing non-compliances – Interest and Penalty + Prosecution risks (reputational risks) Always good to berth the business in safe compliance harbor KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 14. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Few common mistakes Forgetting Start-up costs - Expenses you rack up before the business opens its doors are deductible (say, conducting market survey) - Setting up vis-à-vis Commencement of Business (Section 3 of the IT Act) - Rentals, mortagage, utilities or insurance - Issue of prior period expenses (expenses later recalled cannot be booked in accounts) Losing Receipts - Can’t deduct what you can’t prove - Keep good records (Digital or Physical) - few deductions such as Section 35D of IT Act could be availed Not seeking Professional help - Startups = Need lots of $$$ = No Finance/ Accounting Expert - This equation doesn't work in real-life! - Getting finances in order is not Number-one priority - it’s usually about getting a great product out the door - Laws/ Regulations are complex and not easy to comprehend - Start-ups should invest in a compliance management system - Later, compliance program could be scaled up to be growth-ready - A second set of eyes, even if core team in a start-up is managing financial/ legal affairs - Financial health isn’t only about dollar signs - Finance experts can help you execute a strategy - Spending more time tackling financial matters, instead of using time to concentrate on business itself - Having just a bookkeeper is way behind, its about thinking through a smart strategic plan - Trusted advisors having financial wisdom and high-level perspective can steer the ship well and head off mistakes before they happen (cracks could soon be crevasses)! KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 15. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Role of Chartered Accountants KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017 Pre-Start-up Planning • Drawing up business plans before any revenues are earned • Business planning that sets specific objectives in order to assess performance at later stages • Choice of legal entity • Entity set up paperwork As business begins in earnest • Enable business owner to focus on commercial direction of their business • Focus on aligning business objectives related to shift from prototype to product • Putting internal controls in place • Helping entities meet its statutory objectives • Making ready for fundraise (getting business records in shape for securing investment & credit) • Banking relationship - A/R lines of credit, venture debt etc Next stage of development • Gather and process financial information to allow business optimise its internal processes • Commercial and strategic decisions centered around growth • Management Reporting, Business Planning • Employee compensation (ESOP planning) • Modelling burn rate, breakeven point, sales forecasts etc • Assistance in fund raising process (navigating through due diligences, term sheets etc) • Investor Management
  • 16. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Impact of GST KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017 Higher threshold for registration Startups (service sector) could enjoy tax credit on purchases Online/ Digitised procedures (though evolving almost everyday) - Idea is to move towards "Do it yourself" compliance model Single tax (subsumes VAT, Service tax, CST, Excise and integrates into one) Increased efficiency in logistics Reduced compliance costs (may not be reduced at initial stages though) The Good of GST Cross set off of levy not allowed Increase Tax Rate (15 vis-à-vis 18 percent for service start-ups) Increased documentation and filing Technological restrictions/ issues (at nascent stages) No registration exemption for small inter-state suppliers Restrictive composition levy scheme Harsh Reverse charge mechanism Tax burden for manufacturing startups The Bad of GST Key Impact areas include - Sales and marketing (revisit pricing & margins, competitive benchmarking), Supply chain (distribution network model, relook at manufacturing/ supply strategies), ERP Systems (implementing GST solutions, new invoicing requirements), Finance and Accounting (CAPEX planning, change in business processes, cash flow/ working capital impact)
  • 17. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Accounting KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 18. Contents Summary Content Annexures Accounting Basics Content Accounting cannot be considered as an overhead for business Accounting is not only center point of every business decision, but also a base for all compliances Good accounting gives a valuable insight into business Helps with long-term planning Saves money over the long-term Potential investors require it KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 19. Contents Summary Content Annexures The Accounting Pillars Content Assets Those items which you paid for which will give you benefit for more than 1 year are called assets. Simple! You buy a laptop, that’s an asset. Will last 3/4 years You buy a car, that’s an asset. Will last 3/4 years You buy a pen, that’s not an asset. Will not last > 1 year You buy a meal, that’s not an asset. Will last 30 mins! Expenditure Items which you paid money for, which are NOT assets is expenditure The laptop you bought is not expenditure. It’s an asset The car you bought is not expenditure. It’s an asset The pen you bought is expenditure. It’s an not asset The meal you bought is expenditure. It’s an not asset Liabilities Money that you received which you need to pay back to someone at a future point in time is a liability You purchased items from a vendor on credit. That’s a liability. After the credit period, you need to pay the vendor You received Rs 150,000 from a customer. That’s not a liability You received Rs 5,000 from the bank as interest. That’s not a liability Income Money that you received which you need NOT pay back to someone is income. You receive income for services/ products you provide You received Rs 150,000 from a customer. That’s an income. The money is paid to you for a service/ product you provided. You don’t need to give it back to the customer. You’ve earned it! You received Rs 5,000 from the bank as interest. That’s not a liability. The money is paid to you for depositing money in a bank. You need not give it back to bank. You’ve earned it. Whether one is Apple Inc, Google or Facebook or running a tea stall, all the transactions would come under one of the 4 categories above! KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 20. Contents Summary Content Annexures Financial Statements Content Balance Sheet • Picture • Indicates the financial health of a company at a point in time • Assets (Cash, AR, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Goodwill & intangible assets) • Liabilities (Salaries, AP, deferred revenue, debt) • Equity (Paid up capital, retained earnings) Profit & Loss Account • Summary of Income & Expenditure • A movie, tells the financial story of a company over a span of time • All profit and loss statement would have a heading stating a period of time with a start date and an end date Cash Flow Statement • Summary of Cash Inflow & Outflow • This statement tracks the core activity money in for sale and money out to cover expenses • Other Reports such as Cash Burn reports, Budget vs Actual Reporting KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 21. Contents Summary Content Annexures Financial Fundamentals Content Bottom Line = Revenue - COGS - Expenses Budgets, Projections, Cash Burn Top line Revenue/ Sales Gross Sales/ Revenue regardless of cost, liabilities Bookings = Financial value of business that you have under contract Revenue, COGS, Gross Margins, expenses Runway = Cash divided by cash burn, not necessarily equal EBITDA Dashboards - One Page to communicate progress to key stakeholders (investors, employees, etc) EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization Milestones - Events that drive value in the company (commercial, market, technical)KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 22. Contents Summary Content Annexures What do you need to think? Content What are your costs? (money out) What are your revenue streams? (money in) How’s your cash burn? What are your short-term financial goals? What are your long-term financial goals? KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 23. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Accrual Based Accounting System Accrual Basis Accounting − Revenue recognized when earned − Expenses recognized when incurred - matched to same period as related revenue Cash Basis Accounting − Revenue is recognized when cash is received − Expense recognized when cash is paid − Cash basis accounting system can produce a Profit & Loss but not a balance sheet What’s missing in a cash basis system? − Tracking money owed to you: unpaid invoices, daily merchant account activity, longer term holdbacks or reserves − Assets: Capitalized computers and equipment, other assets of the company − Tracking money you owe others: Accounts Payable (unpaid bills), Revenue share due to partners − Equity KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 24. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Accounting Pre and post funding Open business banking account Separate personal and business expenses Keep records of receipts and invoices Be mindful of tax and regulatory obligations Collect payments Select payroll provider, if needed Stay on top of records Set up a low-cost, accrual-based accounting structure that can grow with you Set foundation for future growth Build financial infrastructure Clarify funding objectives Manage cash-flow Create clean financials for investors Hire professionals to help company become GAAP compliant (Generally Accepted Accounting Principals) Pre-fundingStage Post-fundingStage Your financial strategy deepens and you’ll gain better understanding of your business KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 25. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Accounts Payable/ Receivable/ Taxes KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017 AccountsPayable Set up system early to help maximize cash flow and create essential financial reports Choose best tracking system for company needs - Check invoices Enter every expense: receipts, bills, etc Establish invoice AP schedule Place vendors on net 30 days' payment terms Build reputation of financial stability AccountsReceivables List all open invoices and balances Create tax invoices as required by GST laws Put payment terms in writing for new clients Establish credit guidelines Create collection timelines Improve cash collections by creating a clear payment collection process TaxesandCompliances Even in the early stages, be mindful of tax considerations Select correct legal entity/ business set-up Understand all tax and regulatory obligations and filings Separate business and personal finances
  • 26. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Accounting of Intellectual Property (IP) Intellectual Property (IP) - a secret sauce for most businesses today, especially for tech centric businesses Codes, algorithms and research findings - most common IPs owned by start-ups Startups can leverage 'Scheme for Startups Intellectual Property Protection' (SIPP) under the Startup India initiative Guidance could be taken from Accounting Standard (AS) 26/ Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS) 38 An entity could recognise an intangible asset if, and only if, specified criteria are met: KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017 IDENTIFIABILITY Either Separable (capable of being separated or divided from the entity and sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged OR Arises from contractual or other legal rights regardless of whether those rights are transferable or separable from the entity or from other rights and obligations CONTROLOVER RESOURCE Power to obtain future economic benefits flowing from the underlying resource and to restrict the access of others to those benefits Would ‘normally’ stem from legal rights that are enforceable in a court of law FUTUREECONOMIC BENEFITS Revenue from sale of products or services, cost savings, or other benefits resulting from the use of the asset by the entity Using reasonable and supportable assumptions that represent Management’s best estimate of set of economic conditions that will exist over the useful life of the asset
  • 27. Contents Summary Content Annexures Content Accounting of Intellectual Property (IP) Internally generated goodwill not to be recognised as an asset - Not an identifiable resource (not separable nor does it arise from contractual or other legal rights) controlled by the entity that can be measured reliably at cost Expenditure on research (or on research phase of an internal project) to be recognised as an expense when it is incurred - in research phase of an internal project, an entity cannot demonstrate that an intangible asset exists that will generate probable future economic benefits In the development phase of an internal project, an entity can, in some instances, identify an intangible asset and demonstrate that the asset will generate probable future economic benefits An intangible asset shall be measured initially at cost (directly attributable + overhead allocation) Most subsequent expenditures are likely to maintain the expected future economic benefits embodied in an existing intangible asset rather than meet the definition of an intangible asset and recognition criteria - cannot be recognised in the carrying amount of an asset, but needs to be expensed off Internally generated brands, mastheads, publishing titles, customer lists and items similar in substance shall not be recognised as intangible assets Concepts of Useful life, Amortisation period, Amortisation method, Residual value, Impairment losses, Retirement and disposals etc Section 32(1)(ii) of IT Act – Recognises know-how, patents, copyrights, trade marks, licenses, franchises or any other business/ commercial rights of similar nature as intangible assets – eligible for depreciation @ 25 percent KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
  • 28. OPEN HOUSE & DISCUSSIONS THANK YOU Sandeep Jhunjhunwala | FCA, ACS, LLB, B.Com (H) E: Mailboxofsandeepj@gmail.com M: +91 97401 55469 L: +91 80 6565 5469 The views in this presentation are personal views of the Presenter. The information contained is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Although, the overall endeavor is to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. This presentation is meant for general guidance only and no responsibility for loss arising to any person/ entity acting or refraining from acting as a result of any material contained in this presentation will be accepted. It is recommended that professional advice be sought based on the specific facts and circumstances. This presentation does not substitute the need to refer to the original pronouncements.
  • 29. Contents Summary Content Annexures ANNEXURES Annexures KSCAA & BCAS - Startup Conference Sandeep Jhunjhunwala December 2, 2017
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