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Converting a 25-35 Year Catering Business to a Startup: Advice?

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Baqar Iftikhar Naqvi is the founder and CEO of Upriver Ecommerce, an online sales accelerator firm and can guide entrepreneurs on how to make their firms grow.He holds a BTech in textile technology from the Central Textile Institute and has a master's degree in marketing and merchandising from the National Institute of Fashion Technology.He has 23 years of experience in the consumer products and retail industry.... more
Asked by Anonymous - Feb 05, 2025Hindi
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I am in the CATERING Business since last 25 to 35 years. I want to Convert this Business as a STARTUP Business as per Centeral Govt. Guide Line. How I should I proceeds. Pl. Explain, if possible. Thanks.

Ans: You will have to register a new entity, because startup has a "start date" clause and 35 year old business may not be registered as a startup. Please consult a CA/ Consultant who can help you register in startup India.
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