114+ in-depth articles on company registration, accounting, tax filing, compliance, trademark, NRI services, and more. CA-curated, India-focused, free.
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? You can file a belated return until 31 December 2026. What it costs, what you lose, and why a belated return cannot be revised. AY 2026-27 explained.
The Income-tax Act 2025 took effect on 1 April 2026, but it does not govern your AY 2026-27 return. Here is what applies when, and what actually changes from next year.
Budget 2026 moved ITR-3 and ITR-4 non-audit deadlines from 31 July to 31 August 2026. If you are a freelancer, consultant or small business owner, this is your date.
Your company is registered. Now there are eight things to do, and one of them carries a ₹50,000 penalty if you miss the 180-day deadline. A practical post-incorporation checklist.
Yes, with one resident director and the right FDI route. What NRIs and foreign nationals need for Indian company registration, from apostilled documents to FEMA reporting.
Company name rejected in SPICe+ or RUN? The common reasons, from existing trademarks to Rule 8 restrictions, and how to pick a name that clears the first time.
Compare private limited, LLP and one person company on liability, compliance cost, funding, tax and control. A practical guide for Indian founders choosing a 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.
How the Registrar of Companies, Kolkata handles West Bengal incorporations and annual filings — jurisdiction, forms, due dates and common rejection reasons.
West Bengal professional tax explained — PTRC for employers, PTEC at ₹2,500 a year, the ₹10,000 exemption, 21-day deposits and penalty exposure.
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 US B1/B2, UK visitor, Schengen, Canada, Australia visa. CA-signed + UDIN + embassy-accepted format. From ₹3,999. 3-5 day delivery.
Net Worth Certificate in India — what it is, when you need it, format, process, cost, validity. CA-signed + UDIN. From ₹2,999. 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 ₹499/month.
GST registration in India — process, documents, fees, timeline. From ₹999. CA-led. For businesses, freelancers, NRI.
LLP annual compliance checklist 2026 — Form 8, Form 11, ITR, GST, TDS. Penalty for late filing. Calendar + cost.
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 ₹1,999, 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.
Step-by-step guide to register a Private Limited Company in India in 2026. Documents, fees, timeline, name approval, DIN, DSC, MoA, AoA. CA-led. From ₹4,999.
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. From ₹14,999/month. CA-led.
Monthly bookkeeping for Indian businesses — process, tools (Tally, Zoho, QuickBooks), best practices, common mistakes. From ₹2,999/month.
Income tax audit (Section 44AB) — who needs it, process, Form 3CA / 3CB / 3CD, due date, penalty. From ₹9,999. CA-led.
Trademark registration in India — process, classes, fees, timeline, objection handling. From ₹4,999. CA-led.
Udyam / MSME registration — process, documents, benefits (priority lending, GST exemption, lower fees). From ₹499. CA-led.
Detailed comparison of LLP vs Pvt Ltd in India. Taxation, compliance, funding, ESOP, cost, scalability. CA-led analysis. Choose the right structure for your business.
Net Worth certificate — state-wise guide. Property valuation, stamp duty, RTI, process for Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, AP, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan. CA-signed.
Net Worth certificate in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune — South India. CA near you, 3-5 day delivery. From ₹2,999. Embassy + bank + tender accepted.
Net Worth certificate in Delhi NCR — Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad. CA near you, 3-5 day delivery. From ₹2,999. Embassy + bank accepted.
Net Worth certificate in Mumbai, Maharashtra — CA near you, 3-5 day delivery, embassy + bank + tender accepted. From ₹2,999. 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 ₹4,999.
Net Worth certificate for foreign national / OCI / PIO in India. Apostilled documents, foreign bank statements, foreign assets. From ₹4,999.
Net Worth certificate for Pvt Ltd company, group of companies, consolidated. From ₹5,999, with 3-year financials + ROC + tax compliance.
Net Worth certificate for HUF, partnership firm, LLP. Documents, format, cost, validity. CA-signed + UDIN. From ₹4,999.
Net Worth certificate for education loan in India. Co-borrower / parent certificate. From ₹3,999, with 3-year ITR + bank statements.
Net Worth certificate for loan against property (LAP) in India. From ₹4,999, with property valuation + ITR. Bank-accepted format.
Net Worth certificate for property purchase — NRI buying property in India, sale deed proof, builder requirement, foreign national. From ₹3,999.
Net Worth certificate for foreign remittance under FEMA — Form 15CB / 15CA, LRS, ODI, property purchase abroad. CA-signed format. From ₹3,999.
Net Worth certificate for bank account opening in India — current account, NRI, foreign currency. CA-signed format. From ₹2,999.
Net Worth certificate for demat account opening + KYC update. From ₹2,999, CDSL + NSDL accepted format. Annual KYC support included.
Net Worth certificate for government tender — GeM, CPP, state portals, PSUs. From ₹7,999, with 3-year ITR + financials. Tender-accepted format.
Net Worth certificate for business loan — CC, OD, term loan, working capital. From ₹6,999, with 3-year ITR + financials. Bank-accepted format.
Net Worth certificate for home loan in India — when banks ask for it, what to include, format, cost, validity. CA-signed + UDIN. From ₹3,999.
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 — differences, pros, cons, when to choose which. Cost, expertise, service quality, specialisation.
Intellectual Property Rights in India — trademark, copyright, patent, design, trade secret. What to protect, cost, process, enforcement. CA + IP Attorney-led.
Startup funding in India 2026 — pre-seed, seed, Series A/B/C, government grants. Investors (VC, angel, PE), documents, term sheet, due diligence. CA-led.
Cross-border taxation India — DTAA, GAAR, BEPS, Equalisation Levy, transfer pricing, treaty benefits. For NRI, foreign investors, MNCs.
LLP to Pvt Ltd conversion under Section 18 — process, cost, RD approval, asset transfer, tax neutrality. From ₹24,999, 30-60 days.
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 ₹4,999, 15-30 days.
Change of object clause of MoA — Special Resolution, MGT-14, GST + PAN update. From ₹5,999, 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. From ₹999. Free salary calculator.
TDS return filing India — 24Q (salary), 26Q (non-salary), 27Q (NRI), 27EQ (TCS). Process, due dates, penalty. From ₹2,499/quarter. CA-led.
Income tax notice response — common notices (143(1), 139(9), 148, 142(1)), how to respond, timeline, penalties. From ₹1,999. CA-led.
GST refund guide — eligibility (exports, inverted duty, deemed export), process, documents, GSTN portal, refund claim, RFD-01. From ₹4,999.
GST e-invoicing guide — who needs it, IRP, NIC portal, common errors, format. From ₹1,499. 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 — ITR-1 / ITR-2, Form 16, AIS, deduction optimization, refund. From ₹999. CA-led.
NRI ITR filing in India — residential status, ITR forms, DTAA, foreign income disclosure, TDS on NRO. From ₹2,999. CA-led.
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 ₹19,999, 30-60 days.
Change of company name — RUN, EGM, MGT-14, INC-24, INC-25, statutory updates. From ₹9,999, 30-60 days.
Net worth certificate — when needed, format, process, validity, cost. For visa, bank loan, tender, demat. From ₹2,999. CA-signed + UDIN.
Statutory audit of companies in India — process, Form AOC-4, CARO 2020, cost, deadline. From ₹14,999. CA firm-led.
GST audit (GSTR-9C) — who needs it, process, due date, penalty, CA-signed. From ₹6,999.
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 ₹1,999. CA + IP Attorney-led.
Patent filing in India — what can be patented, process, fees, timeline, types (provisional, complete). From ₹19,999. Patent Agent-led.
Copyright registration in India — what can be copyrighted, process, fees, timeline, duration. From ₹2,999. For books, music, software, art.
Trademark search India — free IP India portal, paid professional search, Vienna codification, phonetic search. Step-by-step guide.
IEC (Import Export Code) registration for Indian businesses. From ₹1,999, 3-7 day delivery. DGFT, AD Code, customs. CA-led.
FSSAI Basic / State / Central license — turnover thresholds, process, documents, fees, renewal. From ₹1,499. CA-led.
Shop and Establishment License — state-wise, process, documents, fees, renewal. Mandatory for shops, offices, commercial establishments.
Professional tax in India — Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, AP, Telangana, Gujarat. State-wise rates, registration, monthly filing.
PF + ESI registration for new employers. From ₹2,499. 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, RBI, SEBI, DGFT, FSSAI, EPFO, ESIC, Income Tax — what they do, who they regulate, when to deal with them. Complete guide for businesses.
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 ₹4,999. CA + CS-led.
Startup India DPIIT recognition — process, benefits (tax holiday, funding, fast-track patent). From ₹1,999, 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.
Director DIN + KYC guide — DIR-3 KYC, DIN application, who needs DIN, validity, penalty. From ₹999. CA-led.
DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) guide — types (Class 2 / Class 3), cost, application, validity, uses. From ₹499.
Joint Venture (JV) registration in India — types, structure, JV agreement, compliance, tax, FEMA for foreign JV. From ₹9,999, CA-led.
Partnership firm registration in India — process, deed, fees, tax, compliance. From ₹2,499. CA-led. Step-by-step.
US LLC registration for Indians — Delaware, Wyoming, New Mexico. EIN, ITIN, registered agent, fees. From $399. Bank account, Stripe, tax. FEMA compliance.
Sole Proprietorship vs Partnership vs LLP vs Pvt Ltd — detailed comparison. Liability, tax, compliance, funding, scalability. Choose the right structure for your business.
Section 8 company registration for NGOs, non-profits, charitable institutions. 12A + 80G, FCRA, donations, governance. From ₹6,999, 30-45 days.
HUF registration for tax savings — HUF PAN card, HUF bank account, tax benefits, who can form HUF, how it works. From ₹999.
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 ₹3,999, CA-led, 5-7 day delivery. Documents, eligibility, limitations, conversion to Pvt Ltd.
