Everything we do, and what it involves.
150 services across 8 areas. Each page sets out what the service covers, who it applies to, the documents we need and how long it takes — so you know what you are asking for before you pick up the phone.
Start a business
Choose the right structure and incorporate it — proprietorship to public company.
18 services →Licences & registrations
FSSAI, IEC, Udyam, shop act, ISO, PF, ESI — the permissions a business trades under.
36 services →Trademark & IP
Search, file and defend the name, the mark, the design and the invention.
19 services →GST
Registration, the monthly returns, the annual return, refunds and notices.
14 services →Income tax
Returns for the company and its people, TDS, notices and audit under 44AB.
24 services →MCA & ROC
The annual set, the event filings, and closing an entity down cleanly.
22 services →Compliance & payroll
Payroll, PF and ESI returns, bookkeeping, and the RBI reporting on cross-border money.
14 services →Consultation
Time with a chartered accountant or a lawyer, on the question you actually have.
3 services →Startup
Start a business
Choose the right structure and incorporate it — proprietorship to public company.
Private limited company registration with DSC, DIN, name approval, MOA and AOA drafting, SPICe+ filing, and PAN and TAN issued with the certificate.
LLP RegistrationLimited liability partnership registration — name reservation, DSC and DPIN for partners, FiLLiP filing and the LLP agreement drafted and stamped.
One Person Company RegistrationOPC registration for a single founder — limited liability and a separate legal identity without needing a second shareholder.
Partnership Firm RegistrationPartnership firm registration with a drafted and stamped partnership deed, PAN, and registration with the Registrar of Firms where your state requires it.
Sole Proprietorship RegistrationSole proprietorship setup — MSME registration, GST where you are liable, shop and establishment licence, and a current account in the business name.
Indian Subsidiary RegistrationWholly-owned or joint-venture Indian subsidiary registration, with FDI reporting, apostilled parent documents and FEMA compliance handled.
Startup India RegistrationDPIIT startup recognition — the three-year income tax holiday under 80-IAC, angel tax exemption, and self-certification on labour and environment law.
Section 8 Company RegistrationSection 8 company registration for charitable, educational or social objects — licence application, incorporation, and 12A and 80G registration.
Company Name Availability SearchA check of your proposed company name against the MCA register and the trademark database, with the rejection risks flagged before you file.
Public Limited Company RegistrationPublic limited company incorporation — seven shareholders and three directors minimum, with the governance a company able to invite public subscription must carry.
Producer Company RegistrationProducer company registration under Part XXI-A — ten or more primary producers, or two producer institutions, incorporated with the benefits of a company and the ethos of a co-operative.
LLP to Private Limited ConversionConversion of an LLP into a private limited company under section 366 — so the business can issue equity to investors and grant ESOPs.
OPC to Private Limited ConversionConversion of a One Person Company into a private limited company — voluntary at any time, and compulsory above ₹50 lakh capital or ₹2 crore turnover.
Private Limited to OPC ConversionConversion of a private limited company into a One Person Company — for a company that has come down to a single owner and wants the reduced compliance.
Nidhi Company RegistrationNidhi company incorporation under section 406 — a mutual benefit company that borrows from and lends to its own members only, without an RBI licence.
Family & Private Trust RegistrationPrivate family trust formation — trust deed drafted for succession and asset protection, stamped and registered, with PAN and the tax position set out.
Trust RegistrationPublic charitable trust registration — trust deed drafted and stamped, registered with the sub-registrar, with PAN and 12A and 80G applications.
Society RegistrationSociety registration under the Societies Registration Act 1860 — memorandum and rules drafted, seven members minimum, registered with the state registrar.
Registrations
Licences & registrations
FSSAI, IEC, Udyam, shop act, ISO, PF, ESI — the permissions a business trades under.
Halal certification through an accredited certification body — audit of ingredients, process and premises, for food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic exporters.
BIS CertificationBureau of Indian Standards certification — the ISI mark under the standard scheme and CRS registration for notified electronic goods.
NGO Darpan RegistrationNITI Aayog NGO-Darpan registration and the unique ID required to apply for central government grants and for FCRA registration.
RERA Agent RegistrationRegistration of a real estate agent with the state RERA authority — compulsory before facilitating the sale of any unit in a registered project.
Legal Name ChangeLegal change of name for an individual — affidavit, newspaper publication and Gazette of India notification, with the downstream record updates.
Food & Water TestingFood and water testing at NABL-accredited laboratories — the reports FSSAI licensing requires and that export buyers and retail chains ask for.
Certificate of IncumbencyA certificate of incumbency setting out the current directors, officers and shareholders of a company, certified for use by banks and foreign counterparties.
12A RegistrationRegistration under section 12A/12AB in Form 10A or 10AB — income tax exemption for a trust, society or Section 8 company applying its income to charitable objects.
80G RegistrationRegistration under section 80G so donors can claim a deduction — with the Form 10BD reporting obligation that now makes the deduction conditional on the NGO filing.
Form 10BD Donation StatementForm 10BD statement of donations and Form 10BE donor certificates — the annual filing that makes an 80G deduction claimable.
Fire Safety NOCFire department no-objection certificate — provisional NOC on the building plans and the final NOC before occupation, renewed annually in most states.
Drug LicenceDrug licence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act — retail, wholesale, manufacturing or import, with the qualified person and premises requirements met.
APEDA RegistrationAPEDA registration-cum-membership certificate — compulsory for exporters of scheduled agricultural and processed food products.
Apartment Association RegistrationRegistration of an apartment owners association or RWA under the state apartment ownership or societies Act, with PAN, bye-laws and the tax position.
Trade Licence RenewalMunicipal trade licence renewal — filed before expiry, with any change of premises, activity or ownership recorded at the same time.
FSSAI Registration & LicenceFSSAI food licence — basic registration, state licence or central licence, with the correct tier chosen for your turnover and the product categories listed.
Import Export Code (IEC)IEC registration from the DGFT — a lifetime code required for any import or export, with the mandatory annual update handled.
MSME / Udyam RegistrationUdyam registration for micro, small and medium enterprises — priority sector lending, the 45-day payment protection and reduced government fees.
Shop & Establishment RegistrationShop and establishment registration under your state Act — required for almost any commercial premises and usually needed to open a current account.
Professional Tax RegistrationProfessional tax registration — PTEC for the entity and PTRC for deducting from salaries, in the states that levy it.
PF RegistrationEPFO registration — compulsory once you employ twenty or more, with the monthly ECR filing and UAN generation set up.
ESI RegistrationESIC registration — compulsory at ten or more employees, covering those earning up to ₹21,000 a month, with monthly contributions set up.
ISO CertificationISO certification — gap analysis, documentation, internal audit and certification through an accredited body, valid three years.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)Class 3 digital signature certificate on a FIPS-compliant USB token, for MCA, GST, income tax, EPFO and e-tender filings.
Trade LicenceMunicipal trade licence — permission from the local body to carry on your trade at the premises, renewed annually.
Barcode RegistrationGS1 India barcode registration — the EAN-13 numbers organised retail and e-commerce marketplaces require on every product.
FSSAI Renewal & Annual ReturnFSSAI licence renewal, applied for before expiry, plus the FORM D-1 annual return due by 31 May from manufacturers and importers.
IEC Modification & Annual UpdateIEC modification and the mandatory annual electronic update between April and June, without which the code is deactivated and consignments stop.
ICEGATE RegistrationICEGATE registration for electronic filing of bills of entry and shipping bills, duty payment and refund tracking on the customs portal.
LEI Code RegistrationLegal Entity Identifier registration through LEIL — required by the RBI for large-value payments, borrowings above ₹5 crore and non-derivative markets.
Factory LicenceFactory licence under the Factories Act — plan approval, registration with the state factory inspectorate, and the annual return.
Pollution Control Board NOCState Pollution Control Board consent — Consent to Establish before construction and Consent to Operate before production, by industry category.
RCMC RegistrationRegistration-cum-Membership Certificate from the relevant Export Promotion Council — required to claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy.
12A & 80G RegistrationRegistration under sections 12A and 80G in Form 10A or 10AB — income tax exemption for the organisation and a 50% deduction for its donors.
FCRA RegistrationFCRA registration or prior permission for receiving foreign contributions, including the mandatory SBI New Delhi Main Branch account.
NGO Annual ComplianceAnnual compliance for trusts, societies and Section 8 companies — ITR-7, audit in Form 10B or 10BB, the 10BD donation statement and FC-4 where FCRA applies.
Trademark
Trademark & IP
Search, file and defend the name, the mark, the design and the invention.
Trademark opposition proceedings — filing a notice of opposition in TM-O within four months of publication, or defending your application with a counter-statement.
Trademark Hearing RepresentationRepresentation at a show-cause or opposition hearing before the Registrar of Trade Marks, with written submissions and the evidence organised.
Trademark Rectification & CancellationRectification of the register in Form TM-O — cancelling or varying a registered trademark on grounds of non-use, wrongful entry or an error in the record.
Trademark Infringement NoticeCease and desist notices for trademark infringement and passing off — drafted, sent, and followed through to undertaking, settlement or suit.
Trademark Registration CertificateIssue of the trademark registration certificate, and applications for a duplicate or for correction of an error on the record.
Design Objection ReplyReply to a design examination report — novelty and prior-publication objections answered, with amended representations where the registry requires them.
Copyright Objection ReplyReplies to copyright objections — discrepancy letters from the registry and objections filed by third parties during the thirty-day window.
Trademark Watch & ProtectionOngoing trademark watch — monitoring the Trade Marks Journal for conflicting applications and alerting you inside the four-month opposition window.
Logo Design & Trademark PackageLogo design paired with a trademark search and filing, so the mark you invest in is one that can actually be protected.
Trademark RegistrationTrademark registration — availability search, class selection, TM-A filing and the right to use ™ immediately, with objections and oppositions handled.
Trademark SearchA search of the trademark register across the relevant classes, with phonetic and visual conflicts identified and the registration risk assessed.
Trademark Objection ReplyReply to a trademark examination report under sections 9 and 11 — drafted with evidence of distinctiveness and filed before the application is abandoned.
Trademark RenewalTrademark renewal in Form TM-R for a further ten years, including restoration where the mark has already been removed.
Copyright RegistrationCopyright registration for literary, artistic, musical, cinematographic and software works, including the mandatory thirty-day objection window.
Patent RegistrationPatent filing — patentability search, provisional and complete specification drafting, examination request and prosecution through to grant.
Design RegistrationIndustrial design registration under the Designs Act — shape, configuration, pattern and ornamentation protected for ten years, extendable to fifteen.
Expedited Trademark RegistrationExpedited trademark examination under Rule 34 — the registry examines within months rather than the usual wait, for a higher government fee.
International Trademark FilingInternational trademark protection through the Madrid Protocol — one application filed at the Indian registry covering the countries you designate.
Trademark Assignment & LicensingAssignment or licensing of a registered trademark — deed drafted and recorded with the registry in Form TM-P so the register shows the right owner.
GST
GST
Registration, the monthly returns, the annual return, refunds and notices.
GST registration end to end — liability checked, application filed, officer queries answered, and the GSTIN and registration certificate delivered.
GST Return FilingMonthly and quarterly GST return filing — GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B prepared from your books, input credit reconciled against GSTR-2B, and filed on time.
GST Annual Return (GSTR-9 & 9C)GSTR-9 annual return and GSTR-9C reconciliation statement, tying your audited accounts to the returns filed through the year.
GST LUT FilingLetter of Undertaking in Form RFD-11, so you can export goods or services without paying integrated tax and claiming it back.
GST AmendmentAmendment of GST registration particulars — address, authorised signatory, business name, partners or directors, and additional places of business.
GST Notice & Scrutiny ReplyReplies to GST notices — ASMT-10 scrutiny, DRC-01 demand, mismatch and registration cancellation notices, drafted and filed with supporting reconciliation.
GST Refund ClaimGST refund applications in RFD-01 — zero-rated exports, inverted duty structure and excess cash ledger balance, with deficiency memos answered.
GST Revocation of CancellationRevocation of a GST registration cancelled by the department — REG-21 application with the overdue returns filed and dues cleared.
GST e-Invoicing Setupe-Invoicing implementation — IRP registration, schema mapping from your billing system, IRN and QR code generation, and the 30-day reporting window.
GSTR-10 Final ReturnGSTR-10 final return after a GST registration is cancelled or surrendered — due within three months, with tax on closing stock computed.
e-Way Bill Setup & Supporte-Way bill registration and process setup — generation, validity by distance, Part B vehicle updates, and what to do when goods are detained.
GST Registration for ForeignersGST registration for a non-resident taxable person — registered at least five days before supply begins, with tax deposited in advance.
Input Tax Credit ReconciliationGSTR-2B against purchase register reconciliation — identifying unclaimed credit, ineligible claims and supplier defaults before the November deadline.
Virtual Office & Registered AddressA registered business address for company incorporation, GST registration or a new state — with the NOC, utility bill and mail handling registrars accept.
Income tax
Income tax
Returns for the company and its people, TDS, notices and audit under 44AB.
Income tax return filing for individuals, companies, LLPs and firms — correct ITR form, computation, deductions claimed, and e-verification completed.
TDS Return FilingQuarterly TDS return filing — 24Q for salary and 26Q for other payments, with challan reconciliation and Form 16 and 16A generated from TRACES.
Tax Audit under Section 44ABTax audit under section 44AB — Form 3CA or 3CB with the 3CD particulars, conducted and filed by a chartered accountant before the statutory date.
Business & Partnership Tax ReturnIncome tax returns for proprietorships, partnership firms and LLPs — books finalised, depreciation computed, partner remuneration checked and the return filed.
Advance Tax ComputationAdvance tax computed and paid at each of the four instalment dates, with interest under sections 234B and 234C avoided.
Income Tax Notice ResponseReplies to income tax notices — 143(1) intimation, 139(9) defective return, 142(1) enquiry, 148 reassessment and faceless assessment proceedings.
Form 15CA & 15CBForm 15CA declaration and Form 15CB chartered accountant certificate for foreign remittances, with the treaty rate applied and TDS determined.
TAN RegistrationTax Deduction Account Number registration in Form 49B — required by anyone liable to deduct or collect tax at source.
Revised & Updated ReturnRevised returns under section 139(5) and updated returns in ITR-U under 139(8A), for income omitted or a mistake made in a return already filed.
CA Certificates & Net WorthChartered accountant certificates — net worth, turnover, capital contribution, fund utilisation and visa or tender certificates, issued with a UDIN.
Transfer Pricing & Form 3CEBTransfer pricing study and Form 3CEB certification for international and specified domestic transactions with associated enterprises.
ITR-5 — Firm & LLP ReturnITR-5 filing for partnership firms, LLPs and AOPs — with partner remuneration and interest checked against the section 40(b) limits.
ITR-6 — Company ReturnITR-6 filing for companies — regime selection under 115BAA or 115BAB, MAT computation, and the tax audit and transfer pricing schedules where they apply.
ITR-7 — Trust & NGO ReturnITR-7 filing for trusts, societies, Section 8 companies and political parties — with the 85% application test and the audit report in Form 10B or 10BB.
ITR-1 Sahaj FilingITR-1 Sahaj filing for resident individuals with salary, one house property and other income up to ₹50 lakh — with the regime compared before filing.
ITR-2 FilingITR-2 filing for individuals and HUFs with capital gains, more than one house property, or foreign income and assets — including Schedule FA and Schedule CG.
ITR-3 FilingITR-3 filing for individuals and HUFs with income from a business or profession, including partners in a firm and those with capital gains alongside.
ITR-4 Sugam FilingITR-4 Sugam filing under the presumptive schemes 44AD, 44ADA and 44AE — declaring a prescribed percentage of turnover as profit, with no tax audit.
Form 16 & Form 16A IssuanceGeneration and issue of Form 16 for salary and Form 16A for other payments, downloaded from TRACES after the quarterly TDS returns are reconciled.
Lower TDS Deduction CertificateApplication in Form 13 for a lower or nil TDS deduction certificate under section 197 — for taxpayers whose actual liability is below the standard deduction rate.
Net Worth CertificateNet worth certificate from a chartered accountant, computed from verified assets and liabilities and issued with a UDIN the recipient can verify.
Valuation CertificateShare and business valuation certificates — DCF or NAV under Rule 11UA for section 56(2)(viib), and merchant banker valuation for FEMA and FDI reporting.
Tax Residency CertificateTax residency certificate in Form 10FB for Indian residents, and the Form 10F and TRC pack a non-resident needs to claim a treaty benefit in India.
PAN & TAN ApplicationPAN and TAN applications for individuals, companies, LLPs, trusts and non-residents — including correction, reprint and the surrender of a duplicate PAN.
MCA
MCA & ROC
The annual set, the event filings, and closing an entity down cleanly.
ROC annual filing — AOC-4 for the financial statements and MGT-7 for the annual return, with board and AGM minutes and director KYC.
LLP Annual Filing (Form 8 & 11)LLP annual filing — Form 11 annual return and Form 8 statement of account and solvency, filed before their separate due dates.
Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC)Annual DIR-3 KYC filing for every DIN holder, before the 30 September deadline that deactivates the DIN and costs ₹5,000 to restore.
Company Name ChangeChange of company name — name approval, special resolution, MGT-14 and INC-24 filings, and the fresh certificate of incorporation.
Add or Remove a DirectorAppointment, resignation or removal of a director — board and member resolutions, DIR-12 filing and the DIN application where the appointee has none.
Increase in Authorised CapitalIncrease of authorised share capital — AOA check, ordinary resolution, SH-7 filing and the stamp duty paid at the correct state rate.
Company Strike Off & ClosureVoluntary strike off under section 248(2) in Form STK-2 — liabilities cleared, accounts closed, and the company removed from the register.
LLP Strike Off & ClosureVoluntary closure of an LLP in Form 24 — overdue Form 8 and 11 filings completed, partner consent obtained and the LLP struck off.
Dematerialisation of SharesDemat of shares for private companies — ISIN from a depository, registrar appointment, and the PAS-6 half-yearly reconciliation.
Company Compliance SettlementBringing a defaulting company or LLP up to date under an MCA settlement or amnesty scheme, with reduced additional fees and immunity from prosecution.
Commencement of Business (INC-20A)INC-20A declaration of commencement of business — required within 180 days of incorporation before a company can borrow or begin operations.
Auditor Appointment (ADT-1)ADT-1 filing for the appointment of a statutory auditor — the first auditor within thirty days of incorporation, and reappointment every five years at the AGM.
DPT-3 Return of DepositsDPT-3 annual return of deposits and money received that is not a deposit — due by 30 June, including the nil-case return most companies overlook.
DIN ReactivationReactivation of a DIN deactivated for non-filing of DIR-3 KYC, including the backlog of KYC years and the ₹5,000 restoration fee.
Share TransferTransfer of shares in a private company — SH-4 instrument, share transfer stamp duty at 0.015%, board approval and the register of members updated.
Change of Registered OfficeChange of a company's registered office — INC-22 within the same jurisdiction, and the special resolution and regional director approval where the move crosses a state.
MOA & AOA AmendmentAmendment of the memorandum or articles of association — special resolution, MGT-14 filing, and the amended documents on the MCA record.
Dormant Company StatusDormant status under section 455 in Form MSC-1 — reduced filing for a company holding an asset or a name it intends to use later.
Revival of a Struck-Off CompanyRestoration of a company struck off by the Registrar — an appeal to the NCLT under section 252, with the overdue filings brought up to date.
Charge Creation & SatisfactionRegistration of a charge on company assets in CHG-1, and its satisfaction in CHG-4 once the borrowing is repaid.
OPC Annual ComplianceAnnual compliance for a One Person Company — AOC-4 within 180 days of the year end and the abridged MGT-7A, with no annual general meeting required.
Proprietorship Annual ComplianceAnnual compliance for a sole proprietorship — income tax return, GST returns, TDS where applicable, and the licence renewals that lapse quietly.
Compliance
Compliance & payroll
Payroll, PF and ESI returns, bookkeeping, and the RBI reporting on cross-border money.
Annual compliance for a registered or unregistered partnership firm — ITR-5, GST returns, TDS, and the deed changes that need recording.
Professional Tax Return FilingProfessional tax return filing and payment under the state PTRC and PTEC registrations, at the slab rates and periodicity each state sets.
Business Plan & ProjectionsBusiness plans and CMA data — projected financials for bank loans, MSME schemes and investor conversations, built from assumptions you can defend.
Professional Tax Notice & CancellationReplies to state professional tax notices for non-filing or short payment, and cancellation of a PTEC or PTRC registration that is no longer needed.
PF & ESI Notice ResponseRepresentation in EPFO and ESIC proceedings — section 7A inquiries, 14B damages, 7Q interest, and inspection notices on wage classification.
MSME Form 1 (MSME-1)MSME Form 1 half-yearly return reporting amounts outstanding to micro and small enterprise suppliers for more than 45 days.
Bookkeeping & AccountingMonthly bookkeeping — bank and ledger reconciliation, GST-ready classification, and management accounts closed within ten days of month end.
Payroll ManagementEnd-to-end payroll — salary processing, TDS on salary, PF, ESI and professional tax deducted and deposited, and payslips your staff download themselves.
PF & ESI Return FilingMonthly PF ECR and ESI contribution filing, with challan generation, payment and the reconciliation of employee-wise credits.
Labour Law ComplianceLabour law compliance — statutory registers, periodic returns, minimum wage checks, and the abstracts every establishment must display.
Employment Agreements & HR PolicyEmployment contracts, offer letters, NDAs, and the internal policies an Indian employer is required to have, including POSH.
FDI, ODI & FLA Reporting to the RBIFEMA reporting for cross-border investment — FC-GPR on share allotment to a non-resident, FC-TRS on transfer, Form ODI for outbound, and the annual FLA return.
Virtual CFOOutsourced CFO — monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, board reporting, budgeting and investor reporting.
Financial & Tax Due DiligenceBuy-side and sell-side due diligence — quality of earnings, tax exposures, statutory compliance gaps and contingent liabilities, in a report you can act on.
Consultation
Consultation
Time with a chartered accountant or a lawyer, on the question you actually have.
A scheduled call with a lawyer on a contract, a notice, an employment issue or a dispute — with a written summary of the advice.
Contracts & Legal DocumentationDrafting and review of commercial contracts — service agreements, NDAs, vendor and rental agreements, founders agreements and legal notices.
CA ConsultationA scheduled call with a chartered accountant on tax, structure, compliance or a notice — with a written summary of what was advised.
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