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We track every due date that applies to your filings and send you a reminder well ahead of time. Since we started, our clients have not missed a single GST, MCA or Income Tax deadline, and if we ever do through our error, you receive a full refund of the professional fee.

Sole proprietors, partnerships, LLPs, OPCs, and private limited companies, across registrations, GST and income-tax filings, ROC compliance, accounting and trade licences. If you're unsure which structure suits your situation, our free consultation will clarify it.

You must register for GST if your aggregate turnover in a financial year exceeds ₹40 lakh for goods suppliers (₹20 lakh for service providers, ₹10 lakh in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura). Registration is mandatory from day one if you supply goods inter-state or are subject to reverse charge. Inter-state services are exempt up to ₹20 lakh, and since 1 October 2023 goods sold through a TCS marketplace in one state only are exempt below the goods limit.

GSTR-1 reports your outward supplies (sales), filed monthly by the 11th or quarterly under QRMP. GSTR-3B is a summary return where you declare net tax liability and pay it, filed monthly by the 20th or quarterly. GSTR-9 is the annual GST return due by 31 December, reconciling your full-year supplies, ITC and taxes paid.

ITC can be claimed on purchases used for taxable business activities, provided the supplier has filed GSTR-1 and the credit appears in your GSTR-2B. ITC is blocked on certain categories, motor vehicles (with exceptions), food and beverages, personal expenses, and club memberships.

The Composition Scheme is a simple GST option for businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore in the last financial year (₹75 lakh in 8 States; ₹50 lakh for service providers). You pay tax at a flat rate on turnover (1%, 5% or 6% depending on business type) and file a short CMP-08 every quarter and a GSTR-4 once a year. But you cannot charge GST on your bills, cannot claim ITC, and cannot sell to other States. It suits small shops and restaurants that sell mostly to consumers and have little input credit.

Late fees apply for each day of delay: ₹50/day for returns with tax liability (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST) and ₹20/day for nil returns. The late fee is capped at ₹500 per return for a nil return, and at ₹2,000, ₹5,000 or ₹10,000 for other returns, depending on your turnover in the previous financial year. Interest at 18% per annum is levied on unpaid tax. Filing is still required after the deadline, unpaid late fees accumulate and block future filings.

An e-way bill is an electronic document required for the movement of goods worth more than ₹50,000 by road, rail, air, or waterways. It must be generated on the e-way bill portal by the supplier, transporter, or recipient before movement begins. Some states have lower thresholds for intra-state movement.

Once all documents are submitted, the GST portal typically processes registration within 7 to 10 working days. If the application is flagged for physical verification, it can take up to 30 days. We track your ARN (Application Reference Number) and follow up proactively on your behalf.

An LUT is a declaration filed on the GST portal that allows exporters of goods or services to export without paying IGST, instead of paying first and claiming a refund later. It must be filed at the beginning of each financial year and is mandatory for any GST-registered business that exports.

Yes, you can apply for voluntary cancellation if your turnover falls below the threshold or if you cease business. The department can also cancel registration for non-compliance (e.g., not filing returns for 6 consecutive months). Before cancellation, all pending returns and dues must be cleared.

The right ITR form depends on your income sources. ITR-1 is for resident individuals with total income up to ₹50 lakh from salary or pension, up to two house properties and other sources such as interest, and it allows long-term gains under section 112A up to ₹1.25 lakh. ITR-2 is for those with no business income who have short-term capital gains, larger long-term gains, foreign income, or more than two house properties. ITR-3 is for business and professional income with regular accounts. ITR-4 (Sugam) applies to presumptive-basis income under sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE. Businesses file ITR-5, ITR-6, or ITR-7 depending on structure.

The old regime allows deductions under sections 80C, 80D, HRA, and others, reducing taxable income. The new regime (default from FY 2023-24 onwards) has lower slab rates but disallows most deductions and exemptions. Individuals with significant deductions, home loan interest, ELSS, insurance premiums, often benefit more under the old regime, while those with fewer deductions prefer the new.

A tax audit is needed if your business turnover is more than ₹1 crore in the year (₹10 crore if cash received and cash paid are each 5% or less of the total), or if your professional receipts are more than ₹50 lakh. It can also be needed if you are eligible for section 44ADA but declare profit below 50% of receipts, or if you stop using section 44AD within five years of using it, and in either case your income is above the basic exemption limit. The audit report is due one month before the return due date: 30 September, or 31 October if a transfer pricing report is also due.

TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is income tax withheld by the payer before making specified payments, salaries, rent above ₹50,000/month, professional fees above ₹30,000 per year, contractor payments, and more. Businesses with a TAN must deduct TDS at the applicable rate, deposit it by the 7th of the following month, and file quarterly TDS returns.

Yes. A revised return under section 139(5) corrects a return you have already filed. For AY 2026-27 it can be filed until 31 March 2027, or before the assessment is completed, whichever is earlier. A section 234-I fee of ₹1,000 (total income up to ₹5 lakh) or ₹5,000 applies if you revise after 31 December 2026. The law sets no limit on how many times you revise within this time.

Foreign freelance income is taxable in India as business or professional income under your normal ITR. You can deduct allowable business expenses from it. If services are exported, you can raise invoices without GST (zero-rated) and file an LUT to avoid blocking IGST. You may need to declare foreign assets and foreign remittances in Schedule FA and Schedule FSI of your ITR.

If your total tax liability for the year exceeds ₹10,000 after TDS, you must pay advance tax in four instalments: 15% by 15 June, 45% by 15 September, 75% by 15 December, and 100% by 15 March. Failure to pay attracts interest under sections 234B and 234C. Salaried employees whose employer deducts sufficient TDS generally don't need to pay advance tax separately.

You can still file a belated return up to 31 December of the assessment year with a late fee of ₹5,000 (₹1,000 if total income is ₹5 lakh or less). In addition, you cannot carry forward a loss (other than a house property loss), and interest under section 234A runs on any unpaid tax. Filing as early as possible after the deadline minimises the penalty.

Form 26AS is a consolidated statement on the Income Tax portal showing all TDS deducted on your PAN, advance tax paid, and self-assessment tax. AIS (Annual Information Statement) is more comprehensive, it covers securities transactions, dividends, interest, mutual funds, and property deals linked to your PAN. Both should be reviewed before filing your ITR to ensure all income is reported accurately.

A Private Limited Company has shareholders, directors, and mandatory annual ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7). It can raise equity investment and carries stronger credibility with banks and investors. An LLP has designated partners, simpler annual filings (LLP-8, LLP-11), and lower compliance costs, but cannot issue equity or invite public investment. Pvt Ltd suits startups seeking funding; LLP suits consultants and service firms.

A Private Limited Company is typically incorporated within 7 to 10 working days after all documents are submitted and DSCs are ready. This includes name reservation, DIN allotment, PAN and TAN application, and the SPICe+ form filing. MCA processing times can vary, we track and follow up proactively.

A Pvt Ltd must file: AOC-4 (financial statements) within 30 days of the AGM; MGT-7 (annual return) within 60 days of the AGM; DIR-3 KYC for each director by 30 September; DPT-3 (outstanding loans) by 30 June; and income tax return by 31 October. GST returns and TDS returns also apply if the company is registered under those acts.

An AGM must be held within 6 months of the financial year end, by 30 September for a March year-end. Missing it without an extension from the ROC attracts a penalty of ₹1 lakh plus ₹5,000 per day of default for the company and its officers. An extension of up to 3 months can be applied for in advance from the ROC.

DIR-3 KYC is an annual KYC filing required for every person who holds a Director Identification Number (DIN), even if they are not currently serving as a director. It must be filed by 30 September each year. Non-filing deactivates the DIN, which blocks all MCA filings for any company the person is associated with.

No. A Pvt Ltd requires a minimum of 2 shareholders and 2 directors. If you want a single-founder structure with limited liability, consider a One Person Company (OPC), which allows one promoter as the sole shareholder and director, though OPCs have restrictions such as mandatory nominee appointment and mandatory conversion upon exceeding thresholds.

There is no statutory minimum paid-up capital requirement for incorporating a Private Limited Company or LLP in India. The Authorised Capital, the maximum share capital you intend to issue, is typically set at ₹1 lakh at incorporation for cost efficiency, since government fees scale with authorised capital. It can be increased later as the business grows.

For each director and shareholder: PAN card, Aadhaar, passport-size photo, and address proof (utility bill or bank statement not older than 2 months). For the registered office: an electricity or utility bill for the premises, plus a No-Objection Certificate from the owner if rented. All documents must be current and clearly legible.

Yes, trademark protection is especially important for small businesses because brand names are the most commonly stolen assets. Registering gives you the exclusive right to use the mark in India, lets you take legal action against copiers, and adds tangible value to the business if you ever sell or franchise it. The ® symbol can only be used after the mark is officially registered.

Udyam registration is the official online MSME registration. From 1 April 2025, a micro enterprise has up to ₹2.5 crore investment in plant, machinery or equipment and up to ₹10 crore turnover, a small enterprise up to ₹25 crore and ₹100 crore, and a medium enterprise up to ₹125 crore and ₹500 crore. It is free, and gives access to priority-sector lending, government tender preferences, collateral-free loans, and faster dispute resolution. Any proprietorship, partnership, LLP, or company can register.

An Import Export Code (IEC) is a 10-digit identifier issued by DGFT that is mandatory for any business importing goods into India or exporting goods or services from India. It must be obtained before the first export or import transaction and linked to your GST registration and bank account. Services exported without IGST (under LUT) also require a valid IEC.

FSSAI Basic Registration covers food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹1.5 crore. A State Licence covers turnover above ₹1.5 crore and up to ₹50 crore. A Central Licence is required for turnover above ₹50 crore, multi-state operations, and categories like imports or food served in airports. These limits apply from 1 April 2026. We assess your scale and recommend the correct level before filing.

We complete the trademark search and application within 1 to 2 business days. The Registry typically takes 18 to 24 months to complete examination, publication in the Trade Marks Journal, and final registration. However, the TM symbol is legally valid from your filing date, you can use TM on your packaging and marketing immediately after we file.

TM can be used as soon as you file a trademark application, it signals your claim but carries no registered status. ® can only be used after the trademark is officially registered by the Trade Marks Registry; using it before registration is a legal offence. © (copyright) is different entirely, it protects original creative works (designs, music, writing) and arises automatically at creation without formal registration.

A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of application and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year blocks by filing a renewal application within 6 months before expiry. If you miss the renewal window, a 6-month grace period is available with a surcharge. Letting a trademark lapse means losing the registration and potentially allowing others to claim the name.

Yes. Common grounds for refusal include: the mark is descriptive or generic (e.g., 'Fresh Juice' for a juice brand), it conflicts with an already-registered mark in the same class, it is deceptive, or it violates public order. An examination objection is not a final refusal, it can be countered with legal arguments, and we handle all responses and hearings on your behalf.