Compliance clarity for a cross-border startup

Dashverse is a cross-border startup with a US parent entity and an Indian subsidiary. As the company scaled, its compliance footprint grew with it. US federal filings, IRS obligations, annual returns across two jurisdictions, and a steady stream of regulatory updates to stay on top of.

Tapan, Dashverse's finance lead, owns the compliance function end to end. Every significant filing crosses his desk before it goes out, a standard he holds across both entities, regardless of jurisdiction.

CHALLENGES FACED

• Compliance that never stands still. US requirements shift constantly. New updates, revised deadlines, recurring annual obligations. Getting a clear, unified picture across two entities was genuinely difficult without the right infrastructure.
• No room for error on deadlines. Missing a filing does not create extra admin. It triggers penalties immediately. The stakes made informal tracking systems a liability, not an option.
• Staying in control without getting in the weeds. Tapan needed visibility across every major filing, enough to review, approve, and feel confident, without spending his time chasing updates or rebuilding context from scratch each time.

"It gives me peace of mind and a holistic view of how things are progressing, and it's very much worth what we pay."

- Tapan, Finance Lead, Dashverse

SOLUTION

Dashverse has been on Inkle since the company's earliest days. What kept them there wasn't a single feature. It was the combination of genuine visibility, an easy review process, and a cost structure that actually makes sense for a startup.

Inkle manages compliance across both entities, surfacing regulatory updates as they arrive and keeping every filing in one traceable thread. Tapan personally reviews and approves all annual filings: income tax returns, financial statements, anything material. Routine monthly filings are handled by the team directly, freeing him to focus on the decisions that need his judgment.

"I don't have to break too much of my head getting into the details of the transactions, while still having a good grip on what's happening."

- Tapan, Finance Lead, Dashverse

When IRS notices arrived, an expected consequence of a significant filing, the team responded quickly. Submissions went out on time. And when timelines get tight, Tapan has a direct line to his account manager, whose consistency has become a core part of how the relationship works.

"He never misses a reply. Even if something takes time, he puts across an estimated timeline and then resolves it. I can't be more thankful."

- Tapan, Finance Lead, Dashverse

That kind of responsiveness matters when compliance deadlines don't move. Knowing there's always someone to write to, and that they'll write back, removes a layer of operational anxiety that founders and finance leads know well.

RESULTS

• Full compliance coverage across two jurisdictions. US and India managed under one roof, with no deadlines missed.
• IRS notices handled without disruption. Fast turnaround during notice periods, with all submissions completed on time.
• Finance-lead-level control, without the overhead. Every major filing reviewed and approved by Tapan, through a process that's fast, transparent, and traceable.
• Strong value from day one. A customer since inception, with the return on the service consistently outweighing the cost.

"Super easy. Best compliance tool. For startups where compliance is process-driven and less frequent, it works best for them. And it's cost-effective."

- Tapan, Finance Lead, Dashverse