Start-up & MSME Advisory Services

Start-up & MSME Advisory Services

Start-ups and MSMEs require more than basic registration and return filing. They need the right business structure, proper accounting systems, tax compliance, financial discipline, cash flow monitoring, documentation support and practical guidance for sustainable growth.

T N K & Company provides start-up and MSME advisory services to entrepreneurs, founders, family-owned businesses, small businesses, professional firms and growing enterprises.

Our services are designed to help businesses build a strong compliance and finance foundation from the beginning, avoid avoidable regulatory issues, improve financial visibility and make better business decisions.

Our Start-up & MSME Advisory Services Include

1. Business Structure Advisory

Choosing the right business structure is one of the first and most important decisions for any entrepreneur.

We assist in:

• Proprietorship vs partnership vs LLP vs private limited company comparison
• Entity selection based on tax, compliance, liability and growth requirements
• Founder and promoter structure discussion
• Ownership and profit-sharing structure support
• Conversion planning from proprietorship / partnership to LLP or company
• Business model review from compliance and taxation perspective
• Advisory on long-term scalability of business structure

2. Business Registration and Start-up Setup

We support new businesses in completing essential registrations and initial setup requirements.

Our support includes:

• Company incorporation support
• LLP registration support
• Partnership firm setup support
• Proprietorship setup guidance
• GST registration
• PAN and TAN support
• Udyam / MSME registration
• Start-up India registration guidance
• Shops and Establishment registration guidance
• Import Export Code support, where applicable
• Bank account documentation support

3. Accounting and Finance System Setup

A proper accounting system helps start-ups and MSMEs maintain control from the beginning.

We assist in:

• Accounting system setup
• Chart of accounts structuring
• Tally / Zoho Books setup support
• GST ledger configuration
• TDS ledger setup
• Cost centre and branch-wise reporting setup
• Bank reconciliation process setup
• Invoice and billing process guidance
• Accounting workflow and approval process support
• Monthly closing process setup

4. Tax and Compliance Framework

Start-ups and MSMEs often face penalties because compliances are not tracked properly from the beginning.

We help in setting up:

• GST compliance framework
• Income tax compliance planning
• TDS / TCS applicability review
• ROC / MCA compliance calendar
• Professional Tax, PF and ESI applicability review
• Payroll compliance framework
• Advance tax review
• Return filing calendar
• Statutory due date monitoring system
• Compliance responsibility matrix

5. GST, Income Tax and TDS Support

We provide ongoing tax and compliance support for start-ups and MSMEs.

Our services include:

• GST return filing support
• GST reconciliation
• ITC review
• Income tax return support
• Advance tax computation
• TDS / TCS compliance support
• Tax payment review
• Year-end tax planning
• Tax audit readiness support
• Response support for notices and departmental queries

6. Financial Planning and Budgeting

Growing businesses need clear financial planning to manage expenses, funding and growth.

We assist in:

• Annual budget preparation
• Monthly expense planning
• Revenue forecasting
• Cost structure review
• Break-even analysis
• Cash flow planning
• Capital expenditure planning
• Budget vs actual comparison
• Financial planning for expansion
• Founder-level finance review discussions

7. Cash Flow and Working Capital Advisory

Cash flow is one of the biggest challenges for MSMEs and start-ups.

Our support includes:

• Cash flow monitoring
• Receivables review
• Payables planning
• Working capital assessment
• Collection cycle review
• Vendor payment planning
• Inventory holding review, where applicable
• Cash flow forecasting
• Fund requirement estimation
• Advisory on improving liquidity

8. MIS and Management Reporting

MIS reporting helps founders and business owners understand performance beyond bank balance and sales figures.

We assist in preparing:

• Monthly MIS reports
• Profit and loss summary
• Cash flow summary
• Debtors and creditors ageing
• Expense analysis
• Product / service-wise profitability reports
• Branch / unit-wise performance reports
• Budget vs actual reports
• Key business performance indicators
• Management review notes

9. Funding and Bank Finance Documentation Support

Start-ups and MSMEs often require financial documents for loans, overdraft facilities, working capital limits, investors or government schemes.

We assist in:

• Projected financial statements
• CMA data support
• Cash flow projections
• Business financial summaries
• Turnover and profitability summaries
• Net worth and capital support documents
• Bank loan documentation support
• Funding readiness review
• Business plan financial inputs
• Coordination for lender / investor queries from a financial perspective

10. Internal Process and Control Support

Small businesses often operate informally. As they grow, proper systems and controls become important.

We support in:

• Basic SOP framework
• Billing and collection process review
• Purchase and vendor process review
• Expense approval process
• Maker-checker controls
• Documentation discipline
• Reconciliation process setup
• Employee reimbursement process
• Inventory process review, where applicable
• Control improvement suggestions

11. Growth and Business Decision Support

We help founders and MSME owners evaluate important business decisions from a financial and compliance perspective.

Our support includes:

• Expansion planning
• New branch / unit feasibility review
• Pricing and margin review
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Business restructuring discussion
• Product / service profitability review
• Commercial arrangement review
• Vendor / customer profitability review
• Tax impact review of business decisions
• Financial decision support for management

12. Ongoing Advisory and Compliance Review

We provide periodic advisory support to ensure that the business remains compliant and financially organised.

Our support includes:

• Periodic compliance review meetings
• Monthly or quarterly financial review
• Compliance status reporting
• Tax exposure identification
• Financial reporting improvement suggestions
• Pending filing review
• Notice and query support
• Business issue discussion with promoters
• Advisory notes and action points

Common Start-up & MSME Matters We Handle

Who Can Avail These Services?

Our start-up and MSME advisory services are suitable for:

• New entrepreneurs
• Start-up founders
• MSME units
• Family-owned businesses
• Proprietorship businesses
• Partnership firms
• LLPs
• Private limited companies
• Professional service firms
• Trading and manufacturing businesses
• Restaurants and hospitality businesses
• IT and service companies
• Businesses planning expansion or funding

Why Choose T N K & Company?

At T N K & Company, we understand that early-stage and growing businesses require practical, hands-on and continuous support. Our advisory is designed to help businesses remain compliant, financially disciplined and growth-ready.

Our approach is supported by:

• Partner-led business advisory
• Practical support for MSMEs and start-ups
• Compliance framework setup from the beginning
• Accounting and MIS reporting support
• Cash flow and working capital review
• Funding documentation support
• Tax and ROC compliance support
• Process-driven execution and documentation discipline
• Long-term advisory for better business management

Our Approach

Understand

We understand the business model, founder requirements, ownership structure, funding plans, compliance needs and growth expectations.

Set Up

We assist in choosing the right entity structure, completing registrations and setting up accounting and compliance systems.

Comply

We support GST, income tax, TDS / TCS, ROC, payroll and other applicable compliances.

Report

We provide financial reports, MIS, cash flow summaries and management information for better decision-making.

Advise

We provide practical inputs for cash flow, profitability, funding readiness, controls and business growth.