Frequently Asked Questions

Any business with aggregate turnover exceeding ?20 lakh (?10 lakh for special category states like J&K, Northeast) in a financial year must register for GST. Certain businesses must register irrespective of turnover — e-commerce operators, inter-state suppliers, casual taxable persons, etc. We assess your applicability for free.

GST registration typically takes 3–7 working days after submitting all required documents correctly on the GST portal. In some cases, physical verification may be required, which can take up to 30 days. We expedite the process by ensuring error-free applications.

Yes, GST applies to most services in India at rates of 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% depending on the nature of the service. Some services like health care, education, and essential financial services are exempt. Our team helps classify your services correctly.

Rent on residential property used for residential purposes is exempt from GST. However, if a GST-registered business pays rent on a residential property (even for residential use), GST @ 18% applies under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) from July 2022. The tenant must pay and claim ITC.

Our GST filing services (GSTR-1 + GSTR-3B) start at ?1,499 per month per GSTIN. Annual returns (GSTR-9/9C) start at ?3,999. Rates vary based on transaction volume, HSN diversity, and filing scheme (monthly vs QRMP). Contact us for a personalised quote.

31st July 2026 — Individuals/HUF without audit.
31st October 2026 — Businesses requiring audit.
30th November 2026 — Transfer pricing cases.
31st December 2026 — Belated/revised returns.
Missing the deadline results in a ?5,000 late fee plus interest under Section 234A.

The Old Regime allows deductions like 80C, 80D, HRA, LTA etc., but has higher slab rates. The New Regime offers lower tax rates but disallows most deductions. From FY 2023-24, the New Regime is the default for individuals. We provide a personalised comparison to identify which saves you more — try our Tax Calculator.

You can file a belated return by 31st December 2026 with a late fee of ?5,000 (?1,000 if income = ?5 lakh). Interest under Section 234A also applies on unpaid tax. After December, you can only file after obtaining condonation of delay from the Commissioner of Income Tax.

If your gross receipts exceed ?50 lakh (for professionals) or ?1 crore (for business), a tax audit under Section 44AB is mandatory. However, if you opt for presumptive taxation under 44ADA (professionals) or 44AD (business) and meet conditions, audit may not be required. We assess your specific situation.

TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is tax deducted before making payments like salary, rent, interest, professional fees, contractor payments. It must be deposited to the government by the 7th of the following month (for March, by 30th April). Quarterly TDS returns must be filed within the prescribed due dates.

Late TDS filing attracts: ?200 per day (Section 234E) for late TDS return, up to the TDS amount. Additionally, penalty of ?10,000 to ?1,00,000 (Section 271H) can be levied. Interest at 1% per month for late deduction and 1.5% per month for late deposit applies. Timely compliance is critical — we handle this for you.

For a Private Limited Company: PAN & Aadhaar of all directors, address proof of directors (bank statement/utility bill), passport-size photographs, proof of registered office (rent agreement + utility bill), NOC from the property owner. We handle the entire MCA filing process end-to-end from ?7,999.

Yes, you can switch your consultant at any time without any penalty. There is no lock-in period. An NOC (No Objection Certificate) may be required for statutory company audits under the Companies Act. We facilitate smooth transitions and can take over mid-year if needed.

DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) recognition is a government certification for eligible startups. Benefits include 3-year income tax holiday (via 80IAC), angel tax exemption under Section 56(2)(viib), faster IPR processing, and self-certification under labour/environmental laws. To qualify: incorporated as Pvt Ltd/LLP, turnover under ?100 crore, working on an innovative product/service.

Absolutely! We serve clients PAN-India through our digital-first service model. All documents can be shared securely online via WhatsApp or email, consultations via phone or video call, and all filings are done remotely. We have active clients across Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and more.

Getting started is simple: 1) Contact us via WhatsApp (+91 9482164128) or our contact form. 2) We schedule a free 30-minute consultation call to understand your requirements. 3) We send a detailed scope of work and fee proposal. 4) You confirm and we begin immediately. No advance required for the initial consultation.