Tax Audit (Section 44AB) Filing in Pune — How it works with CorporateWalla®

Tax audit under Section 44AB of Income Tax Act. CA-signed Form 3CA / 3CB + 3CD, due 30 September (non-transfer pricing) / 31 October (transfer pricing).

Pune is the second-largest startup ecosystem in India and shares the Maharashtra / Pune bench of NCLT with Mumbai. The IT corridor (Hinjewadi, Magarpatta, Kharadi) is home to 800+ tech companies. Pune property rates are 30-50% lower than Mumbai but the same stamp duty rules apply. Many "company registration Pune" queries come from first-generation entrepreneurs and IT professionals turning founders.

Tax Audit in Pune — local notes

GST jurisdiction for Pune

Pune falls under the Maharashtra (Zone I — Pune) GST commissionerate. Most Pune businesses are mapped to a specific GST officer based on pin code. Maharashtra professional tax: ₹200 (Feb) + ₹250 (Mar) for salary; ₹2,500 for businesses with turnover > ₹25L. Maharashtra stamp duty applies — same rules as Mumbai. Paid via e-stamping on SHCIL.

Tax Audit pricing in Pune

3-tier transparent pricing. Government + GST included. Pune clients can pay via UPI, card, NEFT, or Razorpay. Maharashtra professional tax: ₹200 (Feb) + ₹250 (Mar) for salary; ₹2,500 for businesses with turnover > ₹25L.

starter

₹9,999₹14,999

Timeline: 15–30 days

Tax audit (1 FY)
Form 3CA / 3CB + 3CD
CA-signed
TDS / GST reconciliation
IT portal upload
×Branch audit (multi-location)

standard

₹17,999₹24,999

Timeline: 15–30 days

Tax audit (1 FY) + Form 3CA/3CB/3CD
TDS + GST + 26AS reconciliation
IT portal upload
CA-signed + reviewed by partner
Branch audit (up to 3 locations)
1-yr advisory on audit queries

pro

₹29,999₹44,999

Timeline: 20–40 days

Tax audit (multi-FY) + multi-entity
Form 3CA/3CB/3CD + branch audit
TDS + GST + TP study (if applicable)
IT portal upload + hearing support
CA-signed + partner-reviewed
1-yr advisory + scrutiny support

Step-by-step Tax Audit process

1
Document collection
Books of accounts, bank statements, TDS + GST returns, 26AS, AIS, fixed asset register, depreciation schedule.
2
Books finalisation
CA finalises P&L, Balance Sheet, schedules. Verifies TDS / GST / 26AS reconciliation.
3
Fieldwork + audit
CA visits (or remote) for vouching, verification, sampling. Queries raised + resolved.
4
Form 3CA / 3CB / 3CD
CA signs Form 3CA / 3CB + Form 3CD (statement of particulars).
5
IT portal upload
Forms uploaded on the IT portal. ITR filed with audit report attached.

Documents required for Tax Audit in Pune

Standard checklist. We help you prepare any missing item — for Pune residents, this can be done entirely on WhatsApp + email.

Books of accounts (Tally / Zoho / QBO)

Bank statements (all accounts)

TDS + GST returns (all months / quarters)

Form 26AS + AIS

Fixed asset register + depreciation schedule

Loan statements (if any)

Prior year audit report + financials

Why choose CorporateWalla® for Tax Audit in Pune?

Mandatory if turnover > ₹1 Cr

Tax audit under Section 44AB is mandatory if business turnover exceeds ₹1 crore (₹10 crore if 44ADA / 44AD with cash transactions < 5%).

Penalty for non-audit

Failure to get tax audit: ₹1.5 lakh or 0.5% of turnover, whichever is lower. Late filing: ₹5,000/month under Section 234F.

Form 3CA + 3CD (audit) or 3CB + 3CD (non-audit)

For companies / LLP (audited books): Form 3CA (report) + 3CD (particulars). For others: Form 3CB + 3CD.

CA-signed only

Only a practicing Chartered Accountant can sign the tax audit report. CA firm registration + UDIN required.

Areas we serve in Pune

Tax Audit services across Pune’s key business districts. On-site visit available for bulk / corporate clients.

Koregaon ParkViman NagarKothrudAundhBanerHinjewadiWakadPimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC)HadapsarMagarpattaNIBMKatrajSinhagad Road

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Frequently asked questions — Tax Audit in Pune

Q: When is tax audit applicable for a business?

A: Tax audit under Section 44AB is applicable if: (a) business turnover > ₹1 crore (₹10 crore if ≥95% of transactions are digital), or (b) profession income > ₹50 lakh. Tax audit report (Form 3CA-3CD or 3CB-3CD) is filed one month before the ITR filing due date.

Q: How do I get tax audit in Pune?

A: Get tax audit in Pune in 3 steps: (1) WhatsApp or call us at +91 72783 76654 with your requirement, (2) we send a checklist + quote + collection link, (3) our CA team files the application in 15–30 days. We serve all of Pune — including Koregaon Park, Viman Nagar, Kothrud, Aundh and surrounding areas.

Q: Is Tax Audit online possible for Pune residents?

A: Yes — 100% online. Pune clients can submit documents by email / WhatsApp / Google Drive, and the application is filed electronically on the relevant government portal (MCA / GSTN / IP India / DGFT / FoSCoS, as applicable). You do not need to visit our office. We also do on-site visits for bulk / corporate engagements in Pune.