Carry-forward of startup losses: relaxed shareholder continuity test expands eligibility for loss set-off for eligible startups.

Proposed amendments permit closely held eligible start-ups to carry forward and set off pre previous year losses on satisfaction of either the existing clause (a) shareholder continuity test or the start up specific clause (b) condition; other closely held companies remain subject to clause (a) only. Amendments to section 54GB extend the rollover relief sunset for investment in eligible start-ups, reduce the required post subscription shareholding threshold to twenty five per cent, and shorten the asset transfer restriction from five years to three years, effective from the stated fiscal implementation date.

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