159+ in-depth articles on company registration, accounting, tax filing, compliance, trademark, NRI services, and more. CA-curated, India-focused, free.
Form 15CA/15CB are now Form 145/146 under Rule 220. Parts A–D, the ₹5 lakh test, exemptions, DTAA and TRC, filing steps, penalties and worked examples.
Convert a partnership firm to LLP under Section 55: Form 17 with FiLLiP, partner and creditor consents, Form 14 in 15 days, GST, PAN, timeline and costs.
Society registration in India explained: 7-member rule, memorandum and bye-laws, documents, West Bengal e-District process, annual filings and 12A/80G next.
FCRA registration 2026: eligibility, FC-3A vs FC-3B prior permission, SBI FCRA account, 20% admin cap, FC-4 return and the June 2026 rules, step by step.
Trust vs society vs Section 8 company: law, members, cost, time, control, compliance, CSR and FCRA compared, with three scenarios to pick the right NGO form.
Trust registration in India, step by step: trust deed clauses, Sub-Registrar registration, Charity Commissioner rules, documents, stamp duty, PAN and 12A/80G.
DPT-3 return of deposits guide: who files, deposit vs exempt loans under Rule 2(1)(c), 30 June due date, auditor role, MCA fee and late-fee table, examples.
Nidhi company rules 2026: ₹10 lakh capital, 200 members and ₹20 lakh NOF in 120 days, NDH-4 declaration, deposit and loan limits, NDH-1 and NDH-3 dates.
Public vs private limited company: members, directors, share transfer, fund-raising and compliance compared, plus when to choose public and how to register.
Form 128 is the TRACES application for a lower or nil TDS certificate under Section 395, replacing Form 13. Who files, documents, validity, rejections, FAQs.
FLA return: every Indian company or LLP with FDI or ODI files it on RBI's FLAIR portal by 15 July. Who files, steps, ₹7,500 late fee and FAQs. CA-led filing.
Registrar of Firms West Bengal: office address, online Form No. 1 process, ₹300 fee, ₹100 for changes, documents, 30-day timeline, deed stamp duty and FAQs.
What Indian law now requires, what bookkeeping really costs in 2026, and how to pick a provider — including the new Rule 46 backup and Form 26 software rules.
Outsourced accounting services for startups in India explained: real monthly costs, what to hand over, 2026 GST and IMS rules, and how to pick a firm.
Does POSH apply to startups and small companies? Thresholds, IC setup, training, costs, penalties and a practical annual POSH compliance calendar.
POSH policy for companies (2026): what Rule 13 requires, a sample policy structure, board approval for a Pvt Ltd company, display, review cycle and FAQs.
POSH IC inquiry quorum: 3 members incl. the Presiding Officer (Rule 7(7)). Minimum 4 members, external member rules, tenure, fees and a 13-point checklist.
POSH annual return due date: the Act sets none; districts notify it, often 31 January. Rule 14 contents, format, who files, where, and penalties.
POSH compliance checklist for private limited companies and employers (2026): IC, policy, notice display, training, annual report and MCA disclosure.
E-commerce accounting services: what an accountant does, what monthly work covers, the cost, outsourcing vs hiring in-house, and what to ask before you sign.
E-commerce payment reconciliation each month: order to settlement to bank, COD remittances, returns, deductions and inventory, and why payouts fall short.
Shopify and D2C accounting in India (2026): reconcile gateway payouts, COD and RTO, GST on your own store, and contribution margin per order, worked examples.
Amazon and Flipkart seller accounting in India: settlement reconciliation, GST TCS 0.5% (Section 52), TDS 0.1% (old 194-O), GSTR-8, APOB and journal entries.
How e-commerce accounting works in India: settlements, GST, TCS at 0.5 per cent, TDS at 0.1 per cent, inventory, returns and the monthly close, with examples.
ITR-U updated return: a four-year window and an extra 25 to 70 per cent of tax and interest that rises as you wait. When it is barred, and is it worth filing?
Marketplace GST reconciliation for Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho sellers: why GSTR-1, GSTR-8 and the settlement report differ, and a monthly three-way check.
Annual compliance cost of a Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, partnership and proprietorship: the filings, audit trigger, late-fee exposure and cost drivers each year.
Section 43B(h) disallows deductions for dues to micro and small enterprises past 45 days, or 15 without a written agreement. A buyer’s guide with AP controls.
ROC filing penalty for AOC-4 and MGT-7: ₹100 per day per form with no cap, plus the adjudicated penalty. The real cost, disqualification, revive or close.
GST Invoice Management System: what Accept, Reject and Pending do to your ITC, why doing nothing is a decision, and a monthly routine for a small business.
E-invoicing turnover limit: the ₹5 crore test uses your highest PAN-level turnover in any year since 2017-18, not last year. How to check if you are covered.
Section 194T TDS not deducted on partner payments in FY 2025-26? Interest, the 30 per cent disallowance, correction statements and the audit report impact.
The Income-tax Act, 2025 applies from 1 April 2026: 536 sections, a new Tax Year and renumbered forms. What changed for business and how to cite sections.
Form 26 tax audit report replaces 3CA/3CB/3CD from tax year 2026-27 and asks for your accounting software and server location. Which year uses which form.
GST REG-21 revokes a GSTIN the officer cancelled. File within 90 days of the order (270 with extension), after clearing returns. Steps, dates and FAQs.
Is ISD registration mandatory or not? Yes, since 1 April 2025, where one office gets invoices for services used by other GSTINs. Who is caught, what to fix.
Section 194T TDS on partner payments, now Section 393(3) Sl. 7 of the Income-tax Act 2025: 10% above ₹20,000 a year. Rules and examples for firms and LLPs.
SaaS revenue recognition: an annual subscription paid in April is a year of revenue and, on day one, mostly a liability. How to book it and when GST is due.
Multi-currency accounting for exports: realised vs unrealised forex gain under AS 11 and Ind AS 21, ICDS VI tax treatment, FIRC matching, Tally and Zoho.
APOB for Amazon FBA (2026): add the fulfilment centre to your GSTIN via REG-14. Nil fee, 15 working days, documents by possession type, out-of-state FC rule.
LUT fees and billing explained: the government fee is nil and invoices with LUT carry no IGST. The five export conditions, 2026 changes, filing from ₹3,599.
GST registration limit 2026: ₹40 lakh for goods, ₹20 lakh for services, ₹10 lakh in four NE states. State-wise table, Section 24 list and worked examples.
Zoho Books and Rule 46(8): from 1 April 2026, books must stay accessible in India with daily backups on Indian servers. What it means and how to check.
Read an Amazon or Flipkart settlement report in 2026: book gross sales, split fees, 0.5% TCS and 0.1% TDS, post the journal and reconcile to GSTR-8. Example.
Company registration in Kolkata: ROC Kolkata-I/II, SPICe+ steps, West Bengal stamp duty of ₹370, nil MCA fee up to ₹15 lakh capital, KMC licence and P Tax.
An NRI is taxed in India only on income that arises here. Which ITR form to use, what counts as Indian income, TDS on NRI payments, and how DTAA relief works.
Missed 31 July or 31 August 2026? File a belated return by 31 December 2026. What it costs, what you lose, and when ITR-U is the only option. AY 2026-27.
The Income-tax Act 2025 took effect on 1 April 2026 but does not govern your AY 2026-27 return. What applies when, and what actually changes from next year.
The 31 August 2026 ITR-3/ITR-4 deadline has passed. File a belated return by 31 December 2026 with the 234F fee; audit cases have until 21 November 2026.
First 180 days after incorporation: eight things to do, one with a ₹50,000 penalty if you miss the 180-day deadline. A practical post-incorporation checklist.
Can an NRI register a company in India? Yes, with one resident director and the right FDI route. What NRIs need, from apostilled documents to FEMA reporting.
Company name rejected by MCA? 9 grounds under Rules 8, 8A and 8B, the Rule 8B word list, the 15-day resubmission window and how to pick a name that clears.
Pvt Ltd vs LLP vs OPC compared on liability, compliance cost, funding, tax and control. A practical guide for Indian founders choosing a business structure.
Cloud versus desktop, pricing, GST and e-invoicing, and who each one actually suits. An honest comparison for Indian businesses choosing accounting software.
GSTR-9C is now a self-certified reconciliation for turnover above ₹5 crore under Section 44 — no CA audit needed. Who files it, what it contains, and due dates.
Buying property over ₹50 lakh? You must deduct 1% TDS under Section 194-IA, pay via Form 26QB and issue Form 16B. Process, due date and penalties explained.
Presumptive taxation explained — Section 44AD for businesses, 44ADA for professionals, the turnover limits, the 8%/6%/50% rules and when it saves you tax.
Old regime with deductions or the new default regime? Compare slabs, the standard deduction and 80C impact for AY 2026-27, with a simple way to decide.
ROC Kolkata is now two registries: Kolkata-I (Kolkata district, Sikkim) and Kolkata-II (rest of West Bengal) from 16 Feb 2026. District table, filings, FAQs.
West Bengal professional tax 2026: salary slabs, PTRC vs PTEC, Form III return due 30 April, PTEC by 31 July, rates for firms and companies, interest, GRIPS.
GST show cause notice under Section 73 or 74 — how they differ, penalty exposure, time limits and how to draft a reply that actually holds up on appeal.
GSTAT Kolkata Bench opened 23 March 2026 for West Bengal, Sikkim and Andaman & Nicobar. Filing process, pre-deposit rules, jurisdiction and timelines.
Net worth certificate for visa: what US, UK, Canada and Schengen officially ask for, format with sample layout, documents and UDIN. CA-signed from ₹1,499.
Net Worth Certificate in India — what it is, when you need it, format, process, cost, validity. CA-signed + UDIN. From ₹1,499. Get a free consultation.
Old vs new income tax regime comparison — slabs, deductions, standard deduction, who should choose which. Examples, calculator.
Tally vs Zoho Books vs QuickBooks — comparison of features, pricing, GST, cloud, e-commerce, payroll. Choose the right accounting software.
Complete compliance calendar for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) — ITR, GST, TDS, ROC, FEMA, audit. All due dates, one place. CA-curated.
GST return filing in India — GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C. Due dates, process, penalties, late fees. From ₹1,299/month.
GST registration in India — process, documents, fees, timeline. From ₹1,799. CA-led. For businesses, freelancers, NRI.
LLP annual compliance 2026: Form 11 by 30 May, Form 8 by 30 October, ITR-5, partner TDS, late-fee multiples and the audit test. CA-filed from ₹6,699/year.
Pvt Ltd annual compliance checklist — AOC-4, MGT-7, board meetings, statutory audit, ITR, GST, TDS. Penalty for non-compliance. Calendar + cost.
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) registration in India — step-by-step process, documents, fees, timeline. From ₹6,299, 5-7 day delivery. CA-led.
Pvt Ltd registration cost in India 2026 — government fees, stamp duty, professional fees. State-wise cost table. Hidden costs you should know.
How to register a private limited company in India in 2026: SPICe+ steps, documents, nil MCA fee up to ₹15 lakh, ₹1,000 name fee and 30/180-day deadlines.
Net Worth certificate format, sample, template, letterhead, UDIN. Free downloadable template + CA-signed sample. ICAI-compliant format.
Virtual CFO for startups + SMEs — what it is, when you need one, services, cost, benefits. CA-led.
Monthly bookkeeping for Indian businesses — process, tools (Tally, Zoho, QuickBooks), best practices, common mistakes. From ₹2,199/month.
Income tax audit (Section 44AB) — who needs it, process, Form 3CA / 3CB / 3CD, due date, penalty. From ₹6,699. CA-led.
Trademark registration in India — process, classes, fees, timeline, objection handling. From ₹2,199. CA-led.
Udyam / MSME registration — process, documents, benefits (priority lending, GST exemption, lower fees). From ₹1,799. CA-led.
LLP vs Pvt Ltd in India compared: taxation, compliance, funding, ESOPs, cost and scalability. A CA-led analysis to help you pick the right business structure.
Net worth certificate state-wise guide: property valuation, stamp duty, RTI and process in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala and more. CA-signed.
Net Worth certificate in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune — South India. CA near you, 24 to 72 hour delivery. From ₹1,499. Embassy + bank + tender accepted.
Net Worth certificate in Delhi NCR — Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad. CA near you, 24 to 72 hour delivery. From ₹1,499. Embassy + bank accepted.
Net worth certificate in Mumbai, Maharashtra from a CA in 24–72 hours, accepted by embassies, banks and tenders. Andheri, Bandra, Powai, Lower Parel, Worli.
Net Worth certificate for trust, society, Section 8 company. Trust deed, society registration, Section 8 COI. CA-signed. From ₹1,499.
Net Worth certificate for foreign national / OCI / PIO in India. Apostilled documents, foreign bank statements, foreign assets. From ₹1,499.
Net Worth certificate for Pvt Ltd company, group of companies, consolidated. From ₹1,499; 3-year financials, ROC and group work quoted on scope.
Net Worth certificate for HUF, partnership firm, LLP. Documents, format, cost, validity. CA-signed + UDIN. From ₹1,499.
Net Worth certificate for education loan in India. Co-borrower / parent certificate. CA-signed from ₹1,499; 3-year ITR + bank statement work quoted on scope.
Net Worth certificate for loan against property (LAP) in India. CA-signed from ₹1,499; property valuation + ITR work quoted on scope. Bank-accepted format.
Net Worth certificate for property purchase — NRI buying property in India, sale deed proof, builder requirement, foreign national. From ₹1,499.
Net Worth certificate for foreign remittance under FEMA — Form 15CB / 15CA, LRS, ODI, property purchase abroad. CA-signed format. From ₹1,499.
Net worth certificate for bank account opening: when banks ask for one (current, NRI, GIFT City, premium), format, UDIN and validity. CA-signed from ₹1,499.
Net worth certificate for a demat or trading account: when brokers ask for one (usually before F&O), what it shows, format and validity. CA-signed with UDIN.
Net Worth certificate for government tender — GeM, CPP, state portals, PSUs. From ₹1,499; 3-year ITR + financials work quoted on scope. Tender format.
Net Worth certificate for business loan — CC, OD, term loan, working capital. CA-signed from ₹1,499; 3-year ITR + financials work quoted on scope. Bank format.
Net Worth certificate for home loan in India — when banks ask for it, what to include, format, cost, validity. CA-signed + UDIN. From ₹1,499.
Hiring your first employee in India — appointment letter, PF, ESI, PT, payroll, TDS on salary. Complete checklist for founders.
Pvt Ltd vs LLP tax comparison 2026 — income tax, dividend tax, surcharge, cess, examples. For ₹10L, ₹50L, ₹1Cr, ₹5Cr, ₹10Cr profit.
Salary structure design tips for Indian startups — tax-efficient CTC, components, take-home. Examples for ₹6L, ₹10L, ₹15L, ₹25L, ₹50L.
Shop Act vs Trade License — differences, when to get both. For commercial establishments, restaurants, offices. State-wise variations.
Outsourced accounting vs in-house accounting team — cost, benefits, comparison. When to outsource, when to hire in-house. CA-led.
CA firm vs individual CA in 2026: cost, audit limits, rotation rules and backup cover compared, with a decision table for startups, SMEs and companies.
Intellectual property rights in India 2026: trademark, copyright, patent and design compared, with official fees, terms, process and a decision table.
Startup funding in India 2026: pre-seed to Series C, angels and VCs, SISFS grants up to ₹20 lakh, no angel tax, Section 42 steps and documents. CA-led guide.
Cross-border taxation India — DTAA, GAAR, BEPS, Equalisation Levy, transfer pricing, treaty benefits. For NRI, foreign investors, MNCs.
LLP to Pvt Ltd conversion 2026: Section 366 route via URC-1 and SPICe+, URC-2 notice, fee breakdown, documents, 30–60 days. From ₹4,499 + govt fees.
Company strike off vs winding up — differences, process, when to use. Strike off: simple, low cost. Winding up: complex, for defaulting companies.
Change of Articles of Association (AoA) — Special Resolution, MGT-14, common amendments. From ₹4,499, 15-30 days.
Change of object clause of MoA — Special Resolution, MGT-14, GST + PAN update. From ₹4,499, 15-30 days.
Trademark vs copyright vs patent — what each protects, duration, cost, when to use. Choose the right IP protection for your business.
FSSAI State vs Central License — turnover threshold, interstate, multi-state, manufacturer. Choose the right FSSAI for your business.
How to calculate salary, take-home, HRA exemption, income tax. Components, formulas, examples, tools. Free salary calculator.
TDS return filing process 2026, step by step: Forms 138, 140, 144, 143 (old 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ), due dates, ₹200/day late fee. CA filing from ₹1,799/quarter.
How to reply to an income tax notice in 2026: 143(1)(a), 139(9), 142(1), 143(2), 148A deadlines, portal steps, what happens if you miss them. From ₹1,299.
GST refund guide — eligibility (exports, inverted duty, deemed export), process, documents, GSTN portal, refund claim, RFD-01. From ₹4,499.
GST e-invoicing guide — who needs it, IRP, NIC portal, common errors, format. From ₹22,499. CA-led.
Tally to Zoho Books migration — process, GST set-off verification, opening balance, multi-year migration. From ₹9,999, 5-10 days.
Salary structure in India — CTC, basic, HRA, special allowance, PF, gratuity, tax. From basic to take-home, with examples.
NRI TDS rates India — salary (Section 192), rent (194-I), capital gains (194-IA, 195), bank interest (193), dividend (194). DTAA rates + Form 15CB + 15CA.
ITR filing for salaried employees, AY 2026-27: ITR-1 or ITR-2, new slabs, ₹12.75 lakh nil-tax salary, Form 16 vs AIS, belated return by 31 Dec 2026.
NRI ITR filing for AY 2026-27: ITR-2 or ITR-3 (never ITR-1), who must file, NRO TDS refunds, DTAA, belated return by 31 Dec 2026. CA-filed from ₹2,199.
FEMA compliance for NRIs and foreign investors — ODI, FLA, FIRC, FC-GPR, FC-TRS, RBI reporting, penalties. CA + FEMA expert-led.
Pvt Ltd to Public Ltd conversion — Section 14, process, cost, minimum 3 directors + 7 members. From ₹44,999, 30-60 days.
Change of company name — RUN, EGM, MGT-14, INC-24, INC-25, statutory updates. From ₹2,699, 30-60 days.
Net worth certificate — when needed, format, process, validity, cost. For visa, bank loan, tender, demat. From ₹1,499. CA-signed + UDIN.
Statutory audit in India for FY 2025-26: who needs it, process, CARO 2020 applicability, AOC-4 due dates and auditor rotation. CA-led audits from ₹13,499.
GST audit (GSTR-9C) — who needs it, process, due date, penalty, CA-signed. From ₹8,999.
FSSAI vs MSME vs ISO — what they are, who needs them, cost, benefits. Choose the right certification for your business.
Trademark objection response — common reasons, how to respond, format, timeline, hearing. From ₹3,599. CA + IP Attorney-led.
Patent filing in India: what can be patented, provisional vs complete, process, official fees and timeline. From ₹17,499 via our registered patent agent.
Copyright registration in India 2026: Form XIV online, govt fee ₹500 per work (₹2,000 sound, ₹5,000 film), 30-day objection wait, documents. From ₹3,599.
Trademark search India — free IP India portal, paid professional search, Vienna codification, phonetic search. Step-by-step guide.
Import export code (IEC) 2026: apply on DGFT in ANF-2A for ₹500; your IEC is your PAN and is issued online in days. Who needs it, documents, yearly update.
FSSAI Basic / State / Central license — turnover thresholds, process, documents, fees, renewal. From ₹2,699. CA-led.
Shop and Establishment License — state-wise, process, documents, fees, renewal. Mandatory for shops, offices, commercial establishments.
Professional tax in India 2026: ₹2,500 yearly cap, state-wise rates for Maharashtra, Karnataka and West Bengal, states with no PT, PTEC vs PTRC. From ₹1,299.
PF + ESI registration for new employers. From ₹4,499. Eligibility, process, documents, monthly filing, EPF withdrawal.
Statutory registers, records, minutes for Pvt Ltd — what to maintain, where, for how long. Penalty for non-maintenance. From ₹4,999/year.
ROC vs RBI vs SEBI explained for 2026: what MCA/ROC, RBI, SEBI, DGFT, FSSAI, GST, EPFO and ESIC regulate, when you deal with each, and the penalties.
Registered office for Pvt Ltd / LLP — home vs virtual vs co-working vs office. What works, what doesn't, cost comparison.
CIN, LLPIN, GSTIN, PAN, TAN, DIN, DSC — meaning, format, when you need them. Complete guide for Indian businesses.
ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) documentation for Indian startups. Scheme, grant letter, vesting, taxation. From ₹44,999. CA + CS-led.
Startup India DPIIT recognition — process, benefits (tax holiday, funding, fast-track patent). From ₹3,999, 3-7 days.
Founder agreement guide for Indian startups — key clauses, vesting, IP, equity, exit. Why it matters and how to draft it. From ₹4,999.
Company name vs business name vs trade name — legal difference, registration, trademark, MCA. Why all three matter for brand protection.
How to choose a unique company name in India. MCA naming guidelines, RUN tool, prohibited words, suffix rules. CA-led. Free name search.
Complete documents checklist for company registration in India — Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, partnership. PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, photo, MoA, AoA. Free template.
DIR-3 KYC is now once every three years from 31 March 2026; compliant directors next file by 30 June 2028. DIN process, due dates, deactivation. From ₹449.
DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) guide — types (Class 2 / Class 3), cost, application, validity, uses. From ₹1,299.
Joint Venture (JV) registration in India — types, structure, JV agreement, compliance, tax, FEMA for foreign JV. From ₹4,999, CA-led.
Partnership firm registration in India — process, deed, fees, tax, compliance. From ₹2,699. CA-led. Step-by-step.
Can an Indian resident open a US LLC? Yes, as ODI under LRS. 2026 guide: Wyoming vs Delaware fees, EIN without SSN, Form 5472, FEMA filings. From ₹11,699.
Sole proprietorship vs partnership vs LLP vs Pvt Ltd compared on liability, tax, compliance, funding and scalability. Choose the right business structure.
Section 8 company registration for NGOs, non-profits, charitable institutions. 12A + 80G, FCRA, donations, governance. From ₹8,999, 30-45 days.
HUF registration for tax savings — HUF PAN card, HUF bank account, tax benefits, who can form HUF, how it works. From ₹3,599.
OPC vs Pvt Ltd — detailed comparison for solo founders. Benefits, limitations, conversion process, taxation, compliance. Make the right choice.
OPC (One Person Company) registration for solo founders. From ₹6,299, CA-led, 5-7 day delivery. Documents, eligibility, limitations, conversion to Pvt Ltd.
