SME IPO Compliance Support

"Smooth seas never made skilled sailors" — and in the challenging journey of SME IPO compliance, Hedge-square is the trusted compass that ensures businesses sail confidently toward public listing. With over 150 SMEs listed on Indian stock exchanges in 2024, the landscape is evolving fast, and regulatory precision has become more critical than ever. Hedge-square offers comprehensive IPO compliance support designed specifically for small and medium enterprises—streamlining financial alignment, disclosures, due diligence, and governance frameworks to meet stringent SEBI and exchange requirements.

Our hands-on expertise enables clients to reduce regulatory turnaround times while also enhancing listing readiness with structured, audit-friendly processes. In an era where compliance drives investor trust and market credibility, we bring clarity, agility, and strategic foresight to every step of the IPO journey. Hedge-square empowers SMEs not just to meet compliance benchmarks, but to leverage them as springboards for sustainable capital market success.

How We Hedge

IPO Readiness Assessment

Evaluate the company’s current legal and financial structure in light of listing requirements.

Identify compliance gaps, documentation shortfalls, and governance issues needing resolution.

Prepare a detailed roadmap to align with SME platform norms (NSE Emerge / BSE SME).

Corporate Governance Structuring

Advise on board composition, independent directors, and committees as per listing norms.

Assist in drafting or updating codes of conduct, policies, and governance manuals.

Ensure pre-IPO governance hygiene is investor and regulator ready.

Documentation & Disclosure Compliance

Support in preparing and organizing statutory registers, ROC filings, and shareholder records.

Draft corporate disclosures, director declarations, and material agreements.

Ensure consistency and audit-readiness across all historical records.

Financial and Legal due diligence support

Coordinate with legal and financial advisors for due diligence processes.

Ensure prompt access to data rooms, statutory filings, board minutes, and compliance logs.

Address historical lapses in filings or disclosures through remedial action.

Capital History & Structuring Review

Reconcile shareholding patterns, capital issuance history, and ROC records.

Ensure correct documentation of share allotments, transfers, and ESOP grants if any.

Provide advisory on restructuring (bonus, split, buyback) before listing.


Pre-IPO Regulatory Filings & Approvals

Support in filing of MGT-14, PAS-3, SH-7 and related forms for corporate actions.

Coordinate with merchant bankers for document compilation and compliance declarations.

Ensure adherence to SEBI, MCA, and stock exchange disclosure formats.

Shareholder Communication & Record Keeping

Assist in drafting pre-IPO shareholder communications, notices, and resolutions.

Maintain statutory registers, meeting records, and investor correspondence in proper formats.

Support companies in responding to regulator queries or clarifications.


Why Choose Hedgesquare?

Expert Guidance

With years of experience in global business expansion, our team of professionals will direct and assist you in every step of the process, offering expert advice and practical solutions.

End-to-End Support

From initial market research and selecting the right country to full registration and compliance management, we provide comprehensive support tailored to your unique needs.

Transparency and Diligence

We believe in maintaining the highest standards of transparency, ensuring you are informed at every stage. Our team works diligently to ensure that all processes are handled smoothly and efficiently.

Global Reach

With a deep understanding of international markets, our network extends globally, making us the perfect partner for setting up your business anywhere in the world.

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