Joel Dsouza

Joel Dsouza

Joel Dsouza is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and compliance expert with over 7 years of hands-on experience in company registration, tax structuring, GST, ROC filings, and MCA compliance. As a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and Co-Founder at RegisterKaro, he has personally advised more than 1,000 startups and SMEs across India, helping founders navigate incorporation, regulatory frameworks, and financial planning from Day 1. With deep expertise across all three levels of Finance and Portfolio Management, Joel is committed to promoting financial literacy and simplifying India's startup ecosystem through clear, actionable guidance that entrepreneurs can act on immediately.

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Company Registration & ComplianceGST Registration & ComplianceTrademark & Intellectual Property ComplianceCompany Law & MCA FilingsLegal Documentation & Regulatory ComplianceMSME & Startup India AdvisoryTaxation & Business Structuring

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