Crypto & Web3 Compliance Advisory
FIU-IND | VDA Tax | On-Ramp & Off-Ramp Structuring
Operating a crypto or Web3 business in India without proper compliance clarity is no longer risky — it’s fatal to continuity.
This advisory session is designed for founders, operators, exchanges, payment gateways, and Web3 startups who need clear, regulator-aligned guidance on how to operate legally and sustainably in India.
What this advisory covers
This is a clarity and strategy call, not execution.
I will help you understand:
• Whether your business requires FIU-IND (VASP) registration
• Applicability of 30% VDA tax, 1% TDS, and reporting obligations
• How crypto inflows/outflows should be treated under Indian tax laws
• Structuring on-ramp and off-ramp models without triggering banking or AML blocks
• Payment gateway feasibility for crypto-linked businesses
• USDT / stablecoin use cases — what is allowed vs what is risky
• Common compliance mistakes that lead to bank account freezes or FIU flags
Common queries founders bring
• “Do we really need FIU-IND registration?”
• “Can we operate without touching INR?”
• “How does TDS apply to VDA transfers?”
• “Can we use USDT for settlements?”
• “Why are banks rejecting crypto-linked accounts?”
• “Is our current structure regulator-safe?”
What this session does NOT include
• FIU-IND application filing
• Legal drafting or documentation
• Bank or payment gateway coordination
• Tax return preparation
Execution, filings, and end-to-end compliance support can be discussed separately if required.
Who should book this
• Crypto exchanges and aggregators
• On-ramp / off-ramp platforms
• Web3 startups dealing in tokens, NFTs, or DeFi
• Payment-linked crypto businesses
• Founders facing bank or compliance issues due to VDA activities
Why this advisory matters
Most crypto businesses fail not due to technology, but due to regulatory blindness.
One wrong structure, payment flow, or assumption can lead to:
• Account freezes
• Payment gateway shutdowns
• FIU reporting issues
• Tax exposure
• Loss of investor trust
This session helps you design compliance first, growth second.