Governance and compliance, handled with clarity.
D. S. Mehta & Associates is a practising Company Secretary firm in Mumbai led by CS Darsh Mehta, advising companies, LLPs and startups on company law, secretarial audit and corporate governance.
A single point of accountability for company law compliance - from incorporation and ROC filings to board process, secretarial audit and regulatory advisory.
Practising Company SecretariesLed by a practising Company Secretary.
CS Darsh Mehta
Proprietor, D. S. Mehta & AssociatesDarsh Mehta is a practising Company Secretary with experience advising companies, LLPs and startups across their compliance lifecycle - from incorporation through to listing readiness. The firm's approach is direct: fewer surprises, clearer timelines and advice that a founder or board can actually act on.
D. S. Mehta & Associates works closely with promoters, CFOs and legal teams to keep statutory filings, board processes and regulatory correspondence current, accurate and audit-ready at all times.
- Associate Member, Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
- Practising Company Secretary - company law & secretarial compliance
- Advisory across private, public and listed companies, and LLPs
Compliance and advisory, end to end.
A practice built around the recurring needs of companies, LLPs and startups - statutory, secretarial and advisory.
Company & LLP Incorporation
Formation of private, public and Section 8 companies, and LLPs - structuring, name approval, drafting and registration.
ROC & Annual Filings
Annual returns, financial statement filings, XBRL and event-based ROC compliances managed on a fixed calendar.
Secretarial Audit
Secretarial Audit Reports under the Companies Act and applicable SEBI regulations for listed and large private companies.
Board & Governance Advisory
Board and committee process, minutes, resolutions and governance frameworks aligned to the Companies Act and listing norms.
FEMA & RBI Advisory
Foreign investment reporting, ODI/FDI filings and advisory on cross-border structuring under FEMA regulations.
Due Diligence & Legal Audits
Secretarial and legal due diligence for fundraising, M&A and pre-IPO readiness, with a clear compliance gap report.
Trademark & IP Registration
Trademark search, filing and prosecution to help protect a brand's name and identity through the registration process.
Startup Advisory
Cap table structuring, ESOP schemes, investor agreements and compliance support for early-stage and growth-stage startups.
Regulatory Representation
Correspondence and representation before the ROC, RD, NCLT and other regulatory authorities on behalf of the client.
A firm built around a single relationship.
Single point of contact
One practising CS accountable for your entire compliance calendar - no hand-offs between departments.
Calendar-driven compliance
Every statutory due date is tracked and flagged well in advance, so filings are never a last-minute scramble.
Plain-language advice
Regulatory requirements explained in terms a founder or board member can act on - not legal jargon.
A simple, predictable engagement.
Scoping call
A short call to understand your entity structure, current compliance status and immediate priorities.
Compliance review
We map every applicable filing and due date, and flag any gaps in your existing records.
Engagement & execution
A clear scope and fee are agreed upfront, and filings, drafting and advisory work begin on schedule.
Ongoing compliance
Recurring filings and board support continue on a fixed calendar, with proactive reminders before every due date.
Talk to CS Darsh Mehta.
Write in for a compliance review, a fee quote or to discuss an existing filing you need help with.
Nariman Point,
Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400 021