Compliance guides for Indian businesses
Plain-language explanations of GST, tax, company law, licences, Startup India and certifications, written by the team that files them.
GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-9: what each return is for
What GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and the annual GSTR-9 return are, how they differ, and how to keep your sales, input credit and tax payments in line.
Read article Company lawFirst-year compliance checklist for a new private limited company
A practical checklist of what a newly incorporated Indian private limited company must set up and file in its first year, from bank account to annual returns.
Read article Startup IndiaDPIIT recognition: what it is and who can get it
What DPIIT startup recognition under Startup India means, which businesses can apply, what benefits it opens up and how the application works.
Read article LicencesWhich FSSAI licence do you need?
FSSAI basic registration, state licence and central licence: how they differ, who needs which, and what to do about renewals and annual returns.
Read article CertificationWhich ISO standard is right for your business?
ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001 and 22000 compared in plain language, with guidance on which certification your customers or tenders are likely to ask for.
Read article TaxReceived a GST or income tax notice? Start here.
A calm six-step approach to a GST or income tax notice: read it, note the deadline, gather records, reply on the portal, and know when to ask for help.
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