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Company SetupPvt Ltd vs LLP: Which Should You Register?
Liability, tax, funding and compliance compared in plain English.
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GSTGST Registration: 7 Mistakes That Delay Approval
The document and address errors officers flag most often.
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ComplianceFirst-Year Compliance Checklist for New Companies
Every filing due in the 12 months after incorporation.
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TrademarkHow to Choose a Brand Name You Can Trademark
Why invented words beat descriptive ones at the registry.
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TaxAdvance Tax for Freelancers and Consultants
Who must pay, when, and how to avoid interest.
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GrowthGetting Your First 100 Local Customers
Google Business Profile, reviews and WhatsApp done right.
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Company Setup · 6 min read
Liability, tax, funding and compliance compared in plain English.
- A Private Limited Company can issue shares; an LLP cannot take equity investors.
- LLPs have lighter audit rules — audit only above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution.
- Companies can choose the 22% concessional tax regime; LLPs pay 30%.
- Pick Pvt Ltd if you plan to raise funds within two years.
Information on this website is general in nature and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Government fees, timelines and due dates vary by state and are subject to change.
Ask an ExpertGST · 5 min read
The document and address errors officers flag most often.
- Mismatch between PAN name and application name.
- Electricity bill older than two months or in a third party's name without NOC.
- Wrong principal place of business state.
- Skipping Aadhaar authentication, which triggers physical verification.
Information on this website is general in nature and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Government fees, timelines and due dates vary by state and are subject to change.
Ask an ExpertCompliance · 7 min read
Every filing due in the 12 months after incorporation.
- Appoint the first auditor within 30 days (ADT-1).
- File INC-20A commencement within 180 days.
- Hold four board meetings and the first AGM.
- File AOC-4, MGT-7 and ITR-6 after the financial year ends.
Information on this website is general in nature and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Government fees, timelines and due dates vary by state and are subject to change.
Ask an ExpertTrademark · 4 min read
Why invented words beat descriptive ones at the registry.
- Invented and arbitrary words are strongest.
- Descriptive names like "Best Biryani" are usually refused.
- Search all relevant classes before printing packaging.
- File early — India follows first-to-file for registration.
Information on this website is general in nature and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Government fees, timelines and due dates vary by state and are subject to change.
Ask an ExpertTax · 5 min read
Who must pay, when, and how to avoid interest.
- Pay advance tax if your liability exceeds ₹10,000 a year.
- Instalments are due 15 June, 15 September, 15 December and 15 March.
- Presumptive taxation under 44ADA can simplify things.
- Missed instalments attract 1% monthly interest.
Information on this website is general in nature and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Government fees, timelines and due dates vary by state and are subject to change.
Ask an ExpertGrowth · 6 min read
Google Business Profile, reviews and WhatsApp done right.
- Complete every field on your Google Business Profile.
- Ask for reviews with a QR code at billing.
- Use WhatsApp catalogues for repeat orders.
- Run small radius-based ads around your outlet.
Information on this website is general in nature and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Government fees, timelines and due dates vary by state and are subject to change.
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