Chartered accounting that behaves like infrastructure.

Not strictly required if your total income is under the basic exemption limit, but it’s worth filing anyway if TDS was deducted (to claim a refund), if you want to apply for a loan or visa, or if you’ve incurred a business loss you want to carry forward.

PAN and Aadhaar of the proprietor/partners/directors, business address proof (electricity bill/rent agreement), bank account details, and a digital signature for companies/LLPs. We’ll give you an exact checklist once we know your business structure.

It depends on how many deductions you actually claim. If your 80C/80D/HRA and home loan deductions add up to a meaningful amount, the old regime often wins. If you claim few deductions, the new regime’s lower slab rates usually come out ahead. Run both in our Income Tax Calculator — it compares them side by side.

Typically 7–12 working days from when we have all documents — name approval, DIN/DSC for directors, and MCA filing are the main steps. Delays usually come from name approval or incomplete KYC documents, not the process itself.

A late fee starts accruing per day, plus interest on any tax due, and repeated defaults can affect your GST compliance rating and input tax credit for buyers. We set up reminders through our Compliance Calendar specifically to prevent this.

Salaried individuals can choose either regime each financial year when filing their return. If you have business or professional income, switching back to the old regime after opting for the new one comes with restrictions — worth a conversation before you decide.

Generally required once your aggregate turnover crosses ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in some special category states) in a financial year, or if you provide services across state lines regardless of turnover. Below that, registration is optional.