Practical, easy-to-read guides on registration, tax and compliance for Indian businesses.
Practical articles on registration, tax and compliance for Indian businesses.
GSTR-3B for April 2026 is due Tuesday 20 May. A busy-director story, the exact CGST penalty numbers, and a 48-hour action plan to file on time.
The CCFS-2026 amnesty closes 15 July. For CS/CA practices the real risk is the open spreadsheet that never gets actioned — here is how to close every client file before the July portal rush.
A separate tax entity the Income Tax Act has recognised for a century. Most Hindu families already qualify but never registered it — here's how it works and what it saves.
A large gift from a friend abroad feels like good fortune — but under Section 56(2)(x), money received from a non-relative above ₹50,000 is taxable income. Here's how the rule works.
In India, registration — not prior use alone — creates the legal presumption of brand ownership. A ₹4,500 trademark filing can save years of costly disputes.
A Certificate of Incorporation means your company exists — not that it can operate. Here are the nine obligations that begin on day one, and the penalties for missing them.
GSTR-1 isn't just a monthly task. Under Section 37 of the CGST Act, no GSTR-1 can be filed more than three years after its due date — and once the portal locks, there's no override.
From 1 April 2026, share-buyback proceeds are taxed as capital gains on the gain only (LTCG 12.5%, STCG 20%) — with promoters facing an effective 30%/22%. Here are all three regimes.
May 2026 has eight compliance deadlines, not just GSTR-3B on the 20th — including the big one on May 31: Q4 TDS returns. A date-by-date guide.
Every Indian tax practice is now running two laws at once. A map of the most common ITA 2025 transition traps — wrong Nature Codes, Form 16 vs Form 130, Form 3CD vs Form 26 — and the correct position on each.
From 1 April 2026, the ITC hard block freezes GSTR-3B if your ITC doesn't match GSTR-2B, and e-invoicing is mandatory above ₹5 crore — ₹10,000 per invoice without an IRN.
When an NRI sells Indian property, the buyer deducts TDS on the full sale price — not the gain. A Lower Deduction Certificate, applied for 4–6 weeks ahead, fixes that.
A One Person Company gives a solo founder limited liability, a CIN and corporate credibility with 100% ownership — where a sole proprietorship offers simplicity but no separation.
The Income Tax Act, 1961 was replaced by the Income Tax Act, 2025 from 1 April 2026. Rates are unchanged — but section numbers, forms and the portal's two tabs create new traps.
Under FEMA, the moment you cross 182 days outside India in a financial year, your resident savings account must become an NRO account — or it's a violation with steep penalties.
MCA changed director KYC twice in four months — filing is now every three years with a 30 June deadline, and a changed mobile/email/address triggers a ₹500 filing within 30 days.
DPIIT Startup Recognition is a free government certificate that unlocks a 3-year income-tax holiday under Section 80-IAC, IPR rebates and tender benefits. Here's how to apply.
Both give limited liability — but the differences that matter (funding, tax, compliance cost) show up 18 months later. Three questions tell you which structure to form.
CCFS-2026 lets companies clear AOC-4 and MGT-7 backlogs at just 10% of accumulated additional fees. The scheme closes 15 July 2026 — and MCA says there will be no extensions.
Notification G.S.R. 300(E) sets a clear DIR-3 KYC fee structure: ₹0 on time, ₹5,000 for late filing or DIN reactivation, and ₹500 for mid-cycle detail changes.
The MCA's Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 offers a 90% waiver on additional ROC filing fees, plus prosecution immunity — open 15 April to 15 July 2026.
The MCA21 V3 portal now uses data analytics to auto-flag inconsistencies — making 2026 the last call for manual regularisation before compliance gets stricter.
In FY26, many equity mutual funds reported negative returns — some down as much as 48% — reminding SIP investors that systematic investing reduces timing risk but not market risk.
A measured overview of escalating West Asia tensions, a reported pause in planned strikes, and the knock-on effects on energy markets and global trade — and why businesses should monitor the risk.
CFSS-2020 was a one-time MCA relief letting defaulting companies regularise statutory filings without additional penalties — but its limitations carry lasting compliance lessons.
Starting a sole proprietorship is simple, but staying compliant isn't optional — income tax, GST, TDS, books, audit and registrations all sit on the proprietor personally.
Major reforms in Budget 2025 — revised slabs, a higher standard deduction and more relief for salaried professionals.
A complete guide to who must register for GST, the benefits of registration, and the penalties for non-compliance.
Revised tax slabs, rates and rebates under the new regime for FY 2025-26 — and how they affect the middle class.
Compare liability, compliance and taxation to choose the right structure — LLP or Private Limited Company.
What RMS is, why returns get flagged, the notices it triggers, and how taxpayers should respond.
Two distinct institutions, two mandates — how FSSAI safeguards food safety while FCI ensures food security.
How trademark scams operate, how to spot a genuine agent, and the correct legal procedure to protect your brand.
Why silver is surging, its price history in India, and how it compares to gold as an investment.
Rising costs and cautious investors have reshaped how startups must plan, operate and grow.
How MSMEs can scale responsibly through structured, low-risk, strategy-led growth.
Why compliance, GST, ROC filings and tax clarity have become core strategic priorities for businesses.
A structured overview of ESI return filing — statutory framework, applicability, timelines, process and risks for employers.