Business, GST & Income Tax Guides

Which ITR Form Should an NRI File? (AY 2026-27)

NRIs usually file ITR-2, or ITR-3 with business income in India. ITR-1 and ITR-4 are not allowed. Forms, due dates and documents for AY 2026-27.

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GST 18 Oct 2026

GST State Code List 2026: Codes for All States & UTs

Full GST state code list with the first two digits of every GSTIN. Delhi is 07, Noida and all of UP 09, Gurugram and Haryana 06. Table and FAQs.

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Compliance 7 Oct 2026

DIR-3 KYC for Directors: New Three-Year Cycle Explained

DIR-3 KYC is now filed once every three years. Learn who must file, the new due date, event-based updates, and what happens if your DIN is deactivated.

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Company & LLP 7 Oct 2026

INC-20A: Commencement of Business Declaration Explained

New companies with share capital must file INC-20A within 180 days. Learn who files it, documents required, the penalty for delay and common mistakes.

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Compliance 7 Oct 2026

AOC-4 and MGT-7: Annual ROC Filing Guide for Companies

A practical guide to AOC-4 and MGT-7/7A annual ROC filing: due dates, attachments, late fees and how small companies and OPCs can file correctly.

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Company & LLP 7 Oct 2026

How to Transfer Shares in a Private Limited Company

Step-by-step share transfer process for private limited companies: SH-4, stamp duty, board approval, demat rules, valuation and tax points to check.

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Trademark & MSME 7 Oct 2026

Trademark Objection: How to Reply to an Examination Report

Received a trademark objection? Understand Section 9 and 11 objections, the 30-day reply deadline, what to include in the reply, and the hearing process.

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Trademark & MSME 7 Oct 2026

Trademark Renewal in India: Timeline, Fees and Restoration

Trademarks must be renewed every 10 years. Learn when to file TM-R, the government fee, the grace period surcharge and how to restore a removed mark.

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Compliance 7 Oct 2026

Patent Registration in India: Process, Timeline and Costs

How to patent an invention in India: what can be patented, provisional vs complete specification, examination, timelines, and fee benefits for startups and MSMEs.

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Company & LLP 7 Oct 2026

Trust vs Society vs Section 8 Company: Which NGO Is Right?

Compare trust, society and Section 8 company for starting an NGO in India: members, registration, governance, compliance, credibility and funding.

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Company & LLP 7 Oct 2026

12A and 80G Registration for NGOs: Complete Guide

How NGOs get income tax exemption and donor deduction approval: provisional vs regular registration, documents, validity and conditions under the new tax law.

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Compliance 7 Oct 2026

Nidhi Company Registration: Rules, Process and Compliance

What a Nidhi company is, who can form one, minimum members and net owned funds, NDH-4 declaration, and the restrictions on lending and deposits.

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Company & LLP 7 Oct 2026

Producer Company Registration: Guide for Farmers and FPOs

How to register a producer company or FPO in India: who can form it, minimum members and directors, permitted activities, benefits and compliance.

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Compliance 7 Oct 2026

GSTR-9 Annual Return: Who Must File, Due Date and Tips

GSTR-9 annual return guide: turnover limits, GSTR-9C applicability, due date, late fee, table-wise checks and common errors to avoid.

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GST 7 Oct 2026

GST Late Fee and Interest: How Much You Pay for Delay

Understand late fees for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, interest at 18% on delayed tax, the three-year time limit for returns, and practical ways to avoid penalties.

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Income Tax 7 Oct 2026

TDS on Salary: Employer's Guide Under the New Income-tax Act

How employers deduct TDS on salary: regime choice, estimating tax, declarations, quarterly TDS return and Form 16 (now Form 130) under the Income-tax Act, 2025.

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Company & LLP 7 Oct 2026

Form 15CA and 15CB: Sending Money Abroad Without Tax Trouble

When Form 15CA and 15CB are needed for foreign remittances, the four parts of 15CA, CA certificate rules, and the new form numbers under the 2025 Act.

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Company & LLP 7 Oct 2026

Capital Gains Tax in India: Rates, Holding Periods and Exemptions

Capital gains tax made simple: short vs long term holding periods, current rates for shares, mutual funds and property, and key exemptions to save tax.

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Company & LLP 7 Oct 2026

GeM Registration: How to Sell to the Government Online

Step-by-step guide to registering as a seller on Government e-Marketplace (GeM): eligibility, documents, vendor assessment, MSE benefits and winning bids.

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Compliance 7 Oct 2026

EPR Registration: Plastic, E-Waste and Battery Compliance

Who needs Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) registration with CPCB, how it works for plastic packaging, e-waste and batteries, and annual obligations.

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Company & LLP 7 Oct 2026

Founders' Agreement: Key Clauses Every Startup Needs

Why co-founders need a written founders' agreement, and the key clauses to include: equity, vesting, roles, IP assignment, exit, non-compete and disputes.

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Company & LLP 7 Oct 2026

Starting a Business in Delhi NCR: Registration Checklist

A practical registration checklist for starting a business in Delhi, Noida or Gurgaon: business structure, GST, shop act, trade licence, Udyam and more.

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Company & LLP 28 Sep 2026

One Person Company (OPC): Registration, Benefits and Rules

Understand the One Person Company in India: who can form one, benefits, nominee rules, compliance and the step-by-step registration process.

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Company & LLP 28 Sep 2026

How to Convert a Partnership Firm into an LLP

Why and how to convert a partnership firm into an LLP in India: benefits, eligibility, documents, Form 17 and what happens after conversion.

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GST 28 Sep 2026

E-Way Bill Under GST: When It Is Required and How to Generate It

Everything about the GST e-way bill: when it is required, who generates it, validity, documents, exemptions and penalties for moving goods without one.

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Company & LLP 28 Sep 2026

How to Choose a Company Name That Gets Approved by MCA

Practical tips to choose a company or LLP name that the MCA will approve: naming rules, what to avoid, trademark checks and the name reservation process.

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Company & LLP 28 Sep 2026

Section 8 Company Registration: Starting an NGO in India

How to register a Section 8 company (non-profit) in India: eligibility, benefits, licence, documents, comparison with trusts and societies, and compliance.

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GST 28 Sep 2026

GST Registration Cancellation and Revocation: A Complete Guide

How GST registration is cancelled voluntarily or by the officer, the final return GSTR-10, and how to apply for revocation of a cancelled GST registration.

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Compliance 28 Sep 2026

DIN and DSC Explained: What Every Company Director Needs

What are DIN and DSC? Learn why every director needs them, how to apply, validity, DIR-3 KYC and what happens if the DIN is deactivated.

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Company & LLP 28 Sep 2026

Startup India Registration: DPIIT Recognition and Benefits

How to get Startup India (DPIIT) recognition: eligibility, benefits like tax exemption and self-certification, documents and the application process.

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Income Tax 28 Sep 2026

TDS for Businesses: Deduction, Deposit, Returns and Form 16

A practical guide to TDS for businesses in India: when to deduct, TAN, due dates for deposit, quarterly returns, TDS certificates and penalties.

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Company & LLP 28 Sep 2026

Documents Required for Private Limited Company Registration

Checklist of documents to register a private limited company in India: director and shareholder KYC, office proof and foreign national requirements.

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Licences 28 Sep 2026

Import Export Code (IEC): Who Needs It and How to Apply

A complete guide to the Import Export Code (IEC) in India: who needs it, exemptions, documents, online application with DGFT and annual updating.

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Income Tax 28 Sep 2026

Advance Tax: Who Must Pay, Due Dates and How to Calculate

Understand advance tax in India: who must pay, instalment due dates, how to estimate your liability, and the interest for late or short payment.

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Company & LLP 28 Sep 2026

MOA and AOA Explained: A Simple Guide for Founders

What is the Memorandum of Association and the Articles of Association? Learn their clauses, differences and how to amend them after incorporation.

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Licences 28 Sep 2026

FSSAI Registration vs State vs Central Licence: Which Do You Need?

Understand the three types of FSSAI registration and licence, who needs which, documents, validity and annual return rules for food businesses in India.

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Income Tax 28 Sep 2026

Old vs New Tax Regime: How to Choose the Right One

Compare the old and new income tax regimes in India: deductions allowed, default regime, who benefits from each and how to switch.

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Compliance 28 Sep 2026

How to Increase Authorised Share Capital of a Company

Step-by-step guide to increasing the authorised share capital of a private limited company: when it is needed, resolutions, SH-7 filing and stamp duty.

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Licences 28 Sep 2026

Shop and Establishment Registration: Who Needs It and Why

What is Shop and Establishment registration? Who needs it, benefits, documents, state-wise rules and how it helps with bank accounts and GST.

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Income Tax 28 Sep 2026

Presumptive Taxation for Small Businesses and Professionals

How presumptive taxation works for small businesses, professionals and transporters in India: eligibility, deemed profit rates, benefits and conditions.

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Compliance 28 Sep 2026

How to Appoint or Remove a Director in a Private Limited Company

Learn how to appoint a new director or remove an existing one in a private limited company: types of directors, resolutions, DIR-12 filing and timelines.

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Income Tax 28 Sep 2026

Professional Tax in India: A Guide for Employers and Professionals

What is professional tax, which states levy it, who pays it, employer registration (PTRC and PTEC), deduction from salary and due dates.

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Income Tax 28 Sep 2026

Tax Audit in India: Applicability, Due Dates and Penalties

When is a tax audit required? Turnover limits, who conducts it, Forms 3CA/3CB/3CD, due dates and the penalty for not getting your accounts audited.

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Compliance 28 Sep 2026

How to Change the Registered Office of a Company

Moving your company's registered office? Learn the process for a change within the same city, within the state and to another state, with INC-22 filing.

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GST 28 Sep 2026

GST Composition Scheme: Eligibility, Benefits and Limitations

Is the GST composition scheme right for your small business? Eligibility, turnover limits, tax rates, returns (CMP-08, GSTR-4), benefits and restrictions.

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Licences 28 Sep 2026

ESI and PF Registration: A Guide for Employers

When must employers register for EPF and ESI in India? Learn the applicability, contributions, monthly returns, benefits for employees and penalties.

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Compliance 28 Sep 2026

How to Close a Private Limited Company in India

Options to close a private limited company in India: strike off under STK-2, voluntary winding up, eligibility, documents and timelines.

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GST 28 Sep 2026

Input Tax Credit Under GST: Rules Every Business Should Know

A simple guide to input tax credit (ITC) under GST: conditions to claim, GSTR-2B matching, blocked credits, time limits and reversal rules.

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Trademark & MSME 28 Sep 2026

Trademark Classes Explained: How to Pick the Right Class

The 45 trademark classes (Nice Classification) explained: how to choose the right class for your goods or services and when to file in several.

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Compliance 28 Sep 2026

LLP Annual Compliance: Form 8, Form 11 and Income Tax

A clear guide to annual compliance for LLPs in India: Form 11, Form 8, income tax return, audit requirements, due dates and penalties.

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Trademark & MSME 28 Sep 2026

Copyright Registration in India: What It Protects and How to Apply

A guide to copyright registration in India: what works are protected, rights of the owner, duration, benefits of registration and the application process.

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Company & LLP 28 Sep 2026

Private Limited Company vs LLP: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Compare Private Limited Company and LLP in India on liability, compliance, tax, funding and cost, and find out which structure suits your business.

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Compliance 28 Sep 2026

Annual Compliance Checklist for Private Limited Companies

A practical annual compliance checklist for private limited companies in India: board meetings, AGM, AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC, ITR and event-based filings.

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Trademark & MSME 28 Sep 2026

Trademark Registration in India: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to trademark registration in India: search, class selection, filing, examination, objections, opposition, registration and renewal.

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Compliance 28 Sep 2026

Udyam (MSME) Registration: Benefits, Eligibility and Process

Everything about Udyam (MSME) registration in India: who is eligible, key benefits like priority lending and delayed payment protection, and how to apply.

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GST 28 Sep 2026

GST Returns Explained: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and Due Dates

A simple guide to GST returns in India: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C, who files them, due dates, the QRMP scheme and penalties for late filing.

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