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Registration

Starting a business begins with the right foundation — and that starts with proper registration. At FMK Associates, we offer expert assistance in business registration and statutory setup services tailored to your needs, ensuring full legal compliance from day one.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur launching a startup, a group forming a partnership, or a corporate body planning expansion, we guide you through the entire registration process with precision and ease.

Our registration services include:

  • Incorporation of Companies, LLPs and other legal entities
  • Corporatization of Partnerships & Sole Proprietary firms
  • Formation of Trust, Societies & NGOs
  • Import Export Code (IEC) Registration
  • GST Registration
  • Startup India & DPIIT Recognition
  • FSSAI Registration and Licensing
  • Shops and Establishments Registration

With a deep understanding of the regulatory framework and documentation requirements, we ensure a smooth and hassle-free registration experience for our clients.

Get started the right way with FMK and Associates

Corporate Advisory

At FMK Associates, our Corporate Advisory services are designed to support businesses in making strategic, legally sound, and future-ready decisions. We offer tailored guidance to founders, directors, and stakeholders on a wide range of corporate matters.

Whether it’s structuring a new venture, planning a merger, or managing board governance, we bring clarity and compliance into every business decision.

Our services include:

  • Legal structuring and entity formation strategy
  • Capital structuring
  • Board governance and advisory
  • Corporate restructuring and reorganization
  • Due diligence and legal risk assessment

We empower businesses with insights that go beyond compliance — enabling smart growth and long-term value creation.

Corporatisation of Existing Businesses & Family Enterprises

At FMK Associates, we specialize in transforming traditional business models — such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, and family-owned businesses — into structured corporate entities. Our corporatisation services are designed to unlock growth, improve governance, attract investment, and ensure long-term continuity.

Many businesses start informally but reach a stage where structure and scalability become essential. Corporatisation helps in streamlining operations, reducing risk, and creating a professional identity for the business — while preserving the legacy and values that built it. Our Corporatisation Services Include:

  • Business structure evaluation and selection of suitable corporate entity (Private Limited, LLP, etc.)
  • Conversion of Proprietorship/Partnership Firms into Companies or LLPs
  • Tax and Regulatory Planning during the transition
  • Succession Planning and restructuring for family-owned businesses
  • Shareholding & Governance Framework advisory
  • Post-Corporatisation Compliance Setup and documentation

We work closely with business owners and family stakeholders to ensure that the transition is smooth, legally compliant, and aligned with their long-term vision.

Why Corporatise?

  • Gain access to institutional funding and investors
  • Ensure limited liability protection
  • Improve brand perception and credibility
  • Streamline decision-making and succession planning
  • Achieve better compliance and transparency

 

Compliance & Regulatory Services

Staying compliant in today’s fast-changing regulatory environment is essential. At FMK Associates, we take a proactive approach to managing your legal obligations, helping you avoid penalties, reputational risk, and operational disruptions.

We act as your compliance partner, ensuring timely filings, maintaining statutory records, and providing alerts on legal updates relevant to your business.

Our services include:

  • Annual compliance
  • Maintenance of statutory records
  • Procedural and event-based compliance
  • FEMA, RBI, and SEBI regulatory compliance
  • Monitoring and reporting for foreign investments

Our expert team ensures that your business stays compliant, confident, and audit-ready at all times.

Audit & Assurance

Our Audit & Assurance services help organizations build credibility and trust with regulators, investors, and stakeholders. Our audit process involves a systematic and independent examination of your financial records, statements, and related operations to ensure they accurately reflect your organization’s financial position and performance. We go beyond basic checklists to deliver value-driven insights through structured audit processes.

We identify gaps, evaluate internal processes, and provide actionable recommendations that enhance transparency and governance.

Our offerings include:

  • Secretarial Audit as mandated under Companies Act, 2013
  • Compliance audit and risk evaluation
  • Internal governance and documentation reviews
  • Due diligence audits during investment or acquisition
  • FEMA and FDI compliance audit

With FMK and Associates, assurance is more than a regulatory requirement — it’s a tool for better governance.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Your brand, ideas, and innovations are valuable assets — protect them with our comprehensive Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) services. We assist in the registration, management, and enforcement of intellectual property in India.

We handle the end-to-end lifecycle of trademarks, ensuring your business identity remain secure.

Our services include:

  • Trademark search, registration, and renewal
  • Responding to objections and oppositions
  • Representation before trademark authorities, handling oppositions
  • Advisory on brand protection and IP strategy
  • Liaison with Trademark Registry and IP professionals

Secure your intellectual capital with FMK Associates — because your identity matters.

Retainership Services

Our Retainership model offers continuous, year-round legal and compliance support — ideal for startups, SMEs, and fast-growing companies. This service is ideal for organizations seeking dependable, long-term assistance without the need for full-time staff. With a dedicated team at your service, your company benefits from consistent access to expert guidance, which helps mitigate risks, optimize performance, and drive sustainable growth.

Key benefits:

  • Fixed monthly or quarterly fee structure
  • Unlimited routine consultation and compliance assistance
  • Filing of regular ROC forms and returns
  • Periodic review of statutory records and registers
  • Priority handling of company law matters

This hassle-free model allows you to focus on business growth while we take care of the compliance backbone.

Drafting & Documentation

Precision in legal documentation is critical for risk mitigation and business continuity. At FMK Associates, we draft clear, legally sound, and customized business documents that align with your operational and strategic needs. From contract drafting to policy formulation and corporate agreements, our meticulous approach covers all aspects of documentation to support your business needs.

Our drafting services include:

  • Charter documents of all corporate & business entities
  • Shareholders’ agreements, JV agreements, and MOUs
  • Business/ Commercial Agreements
  • Employment contracts, NDAs, and service agreements
  • Share Purchase Agreement
  • Corporate Schemes

Every document we draft is reviewed for legal compliance, commercial clarity, and enforceability.

Startup & MSME Services

We are passionate about supporting India’s vibrant startup and MSME ecosystem. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of early-stage ventures — from legal setup to investor readiness.

Our offerings include:

  • Business modelling and mentoring
  • DPIIT/Startup India recognition and compliance
  • ESOP policy structuring and documentation
  • Investment agreements and cap table advisory
  • Ongoing legal and secretarial compliance

We help startups focus on innovation and growth while we manage their compliance journey.

Business Entry Services in India

Expanding or entering the Indian market? We provide full-service support for local and international companies looking to establish a presence in India, ensuring a seamless and compliant business setup. With the government’s commitment to a transparent and investor-friendly environment, our clients take full advantage of India’s growing reputation as a prime destination for foreign investment.

Our services include:

  • Entity formation
  • Regulatory approvals (RBI, DPIIT, FSSAI, etc.)
  • Advisory services
  • Post-incorporation compliance setup

From structuring to setup, we ensure a legally compliant and tax-efficient business launch.

Overseas Business Setup

Looking to expand beyond borders? FMK Associates offers advisory and facilitation services for Indian entities and entrepreneurs aiming to set up businesses overseas.

Through a trusted network of global professionals, we help you navigate the legal, tax, and structural requirements of foreign jurisdictions.

We assist with:

  • Jurisdictional and entity structure advisory
  • Formation of entities in UAE and other jurisdictions
  • Liaising with international legal and accounting firms
  • RBI/ FEMA compliance for overseas investment
  • Ongoing global compliance coordination

We make global expansion a seamless and structured process — helping you go global, confidently.

Clarity Begins with a Conversation

Discuss your business goals with our corporate advisors and discover tailored strategies for compliance, growth, and governance. Schedule your consultation via Google Meet or visit our office in Kochi.

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