IndiaFilings
Company Registration, Trademark Filing & GST Filings.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | $4.3m | Secondary | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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IndiaFilings, operated by EQL Financial Technologies, stands as a significant player in India's business services sector, providing a comprehensive online platform for legal, financial, and compliance needs. The company was founded in 2014 by Lionel Charles. His journey into this venture was influenced by a personal setback; after his own nutraceutical business failed due to challenges in obtaining necessary licenses, he identified a critical need to simplify the complex regulatory landscape for Indian entrepreneurs. This experience, combined with his diverse background—holding degrees in Accounting and Computer Science, an MBA in Airline Management, and being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a licensed commercial pilot—shaped the company's mission to make starting and managing a business more accessible and affordable.
The firm primarily serves entrepreneurs, small businesses, and individuals across India. Its business model revolves around offering a wide array of services at fixed, transparent prices through its online platform and mobile app. This includes everything from company incorporation (private limited, LLP, etc.), GST registration and filing, and income tax filing to more specialized services like trademark and copyright registration, accounting, payroll, and FSSAI license applications. By consolidating these services, IndiaFilings functions as a one-stop-shop, aiming to remove the bureaucratic hurdles that often stifle new ventures.
The platform's core offering is its suite of over 200 distinct services, delivered by a team of experienced professionals including Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and lawyers. A key feature is the technology-driven approach, which streamlines processes and allows for efficient service delivery at scale. Clients can track the progress of their service orders in real-time, manage documents securely in a cloud-based system, and connect with compliance advisors for guidance. The company bootstrapped its way to profitability, growing to over 600 employees and serving more than 100,000 businesses before securing its first institutional funding in 2022 to fuel further expansion.
Keywords: business services, legal tech, financial compliance, tax filing, company registration, GST services, trademark registration, startup support, accounting platform, regulatory technology