Dividend Double Taxation: What a Dividend Really Costs a Pvt Ltd and a Public Ltd
The company pays 25.168%, the shareholder pays up to 35.88% on what is left — a combined 52.02%. Worked numbers for both company types, plus Section 148 relief, deemed dividend and the salary-versus-dividend gap.
CARO & Cash Flow Statement Not Applicable for FY 2025-26: The New Small Company Limits
G.S.R. 880(E) raised the small company limits to ₹10 crore paid-up and ₹100 crore turnover from 1 December 2025. Which FY 2025-26 audits drop CARO 2020, the cash flow statement and the IFC opinion — and the eight things that do not change.
57th GST Council Meeting, 12 September 2026: What Is Actually on the Agenda
Blocked ITC under s.17(5), inverted duty refunds, registration simplification and a post-GST 2.0 revenue review. What is reported as listed, what is only industry demand, and the five things to do before the meeting.
India GDP Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY27: The Sector-Wise Reading Behind the Headline
Financial services 12.1%, manufacturing 9.2%, mining −2.4%. Investment beat consumption, imports fell, and the RBI still forecasts 6.7% for the year. What the number means for your FY27 plan.
CCFS-2026 Extended to 15 September 2026: The Last Window at 10% Additional Fees
A six-year AOC-4 and MGT-7 backlog costs about ₹14.6 lakh in additional fees — about ₹1.46 lakh under the scheme. What is covered, what is not, and the Section 454(3) immunity trap.
Supreme Court on Section 74 GST Notices: Who Benefits From Tata Steel & G.R. Infra
Reciting ‘fraud or suppression’ no longer unlocks the five-year window — the facts must be in the notice. The FY-wise map of who wins, who doesn’t, and the six-point audit for your own notice.
PMFME vs PMEGP: Which Scheme Wins at Your Project Cost?
One unit cannot take both — so the verdict is arithmetic. PMFME’s 35% capped at ₹10 lakh vs PMEGP’s 15–35% margin money up to ₹50 lakh, worked at ₹20L, ₹40L & ₹50L.
Registered Valuer vs Merchant Banker: Which Valuation Report Do You Need?
Companies Act, FEMA, income tax and IBC each name a different signature — the wrong one makes the filing invalid.
Income Tax Rates & Deductions for Tax Year 2026-27: The Complete Guide
First year under the Income-tax Act 2025 — new regime slabs, zero tax to ₹12 lakh, every deduction renumbered (80C→123), regime-choice math & worked examples.
Tax Audit Due 30 September 2026: Checklist, Form 3CD Changes, Penalty & the Form 26 Confusion
Last season of Form 3CD. The pre-audit checklist, the upload-and-accept trap, Section 271B, extension odds and the Form 26 transition.
ITR-U Updated Return 2026: 48-Month Window, 25–70% Additional Tax & Budget 2026 Changes
Which years are still open, what each year of delay costs, the new reassessment-notice and loss-reduction rules, and a worked example.
Income Tax Act 2025 New Form Numbers: Complete Old-to-New Mapping
Form 16 is now 130, 26AS is 168, 15G/15H merge into 121, 3CA/3CB/3CD become Form 26 — all 190 forms mapped, plus which year uses which.
Tax on Retirement Benefits: What Is Exempt & What Is Taxable
Gratuity (₹20L), leave encashment (₹25L), commuted pension, VRS, EPF & NPS — every receipt's exemption rule, with a worked example and free calculator.
Annual Compliances for a Proprietorship: The Full Preparation Guide
ITR-3/ITR-4 by 31 August, tax audit, advance tax, TDS, the GST cycle, FSSAI D1 & IEC update — every obligation with the exact documents to keep ready.
Annual Compliances for a Section 8 Company: Both Acts, One Checklist
AOC-4, MGT-7, ADT-1, DPT-3 & MSME-1 on the ROC side; ITR-7, Form 10B/10BB, 10BD & 12A/80G renewals on the tax side — plus the RNPO shift under the IT Act 2025.
MSME Amendment Bill 2026: What Changes & Who Benefits
TReDS for CPSEs, faster delayed-payment resolution, voluntary digital Udyam and graded penalties — and why it does not change the investment/turnover limits.
DPIIT's New Startup Definition: ₹200 Cr Limit & Deep Tech Category
G.S.R. 108(E) replaced the 2019 framework — ₹200 crore ceiling, a 20-year Deep Tech track to ₹300 crore, cooperatives in, and the 80-IAC assumption to avoid.
RDI Fund for Startups: The ₹1 Lakh Crore Scheme & How to Actually Apply
No direct applications — funds flow via SLFMs. The two-tier structure, DPIIT gateway, loan-first instruments and the TDB route explained.
FSSAI Licence New Rules 2026: ₹1.5 Cr Limit & Perpetual Validity
Basic Registration to ₹1.5 crore, State Licence to ₹50 crore, no more renewals — the March 2026 amendment most guides haven't caught up with.
FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 (FCRA 2.0): What It Changes for NGOs
A new Designated Authority, asset vesting on non-renewal, the ₹10 lakh rule and key-functionary liability — what the pending Bill proposes and the government's stated intent.
LLP Registration Cost in India (2026): The Full Fee Breakdown
₹6,000–₹20,000 all-in — the FiLLiP slabs, ₹200 RUN-LLP fee, state stamp duty, DSCs, and the ₹100/day ongoing-cost trap.
Block Assessment After a Search: Section 158BC Explained
The revived Chapter XIV-B scheme — block period, Form ITR-B in 60 days (no revision), 60% tax on undisclosed income, and how clients of searched consultants get pulled in via 158BD.
GST Registration in South Delhi: Process, Documents & Rejection Traps
REG-01 step by step, the 3-day Rule 14A scheme, documents for co-working & virtual offices — and the paperwork mistakes that sink applications.
Missed the 31 July ITR Deadline? Belated Return Guide
No extension came. Section 139(4) by 31 Dec 2026, the ₹5,000 fee, 1%/month interest, the new-regime lock — and who actually has till 31 August.
Why 80-IAC Tax Exemption Applications Get Rejected — And the Fix
Only ~3,700 of 2 lakh+ DPIIT startups hold the 3-year tax holiday. The three rejection buckets in the IMB's own minutes — and how to clear each.
Deductions & Exemptions Allowed in the New Tax Regime (FY 2025-26)
The new regime is not zero-deduction — ₹75k standard deduction, 14% employer NPS, gratuity & more, with a full salaried computation.
Company Name vs Brand Name Registration: Which Do You Need?
MCA approval protects almost nothing — only a trademark protects your brand. What each covers, costs & the right order.
LLC Registration in India: What ‘LLC’ Actually Means Here
India has no LLC — the real equivalents are a Pvt Ltd or LLP. The comparison, costs, and when a US LLC genuinely makes sense.
CGTMSE Scheme: Eligibility, Limits & Full Checklist
Collateral-free credit up to ₹10 crore for micro & small enterprises — who qualifies, the conditions, the guarantee fee and a step-by-step checklist.
New ITR Field: ‘Receipts Not in the Nature of Income’
Where to show loans, gifts and inheritance in your AY 2026-27 return — and why it adds no tax.
Section 80JJAA: 30% Deduction on New Employee Cost
Hire on the books and deduct 30% of the wage bill for 3 years — now Section 146.
Tax Exemptions & Deductions for Businesses
Complete Section-by-Section Guide | Act 1961 & 2025
Master all income tax exemptions and deductions across 12 industries — 60+ sections mapped...
How to Close a Capital Gains Account (CGAS): Form G & AO Approval
Closing a CGAS account needs Form G with your Assessing Officer's approval — the full procedure, documents and the tax trap on unutilised amounts.
Government Schemes & Incentives for MSMEs in 2026
PMEGP's 35% subsidy, CGTMSE's ₹10-crore collateral-free credit, MUDRA, MCGS & ZED — who qualifies and how to claim.
Export Incentives in 2026: RoDTEP, EPCG & Advance Authorisation
The 2026 rate turbulence, the ICEGATE claim mechanics, and the compliance traps that turn incentives into recoveries.
PMFME: The 35% Subsidy for Food Processing Units
Up to ₹10 lakh credit-linked subsidy — eligibility, ODOP, the DPR that decides your fate, and the September 2026 deadline.
Startup Funding Schemes in 2026: What's Open After SISFS Closed
The Seed Fund shut on 31 May 2026 — what's live: CGSS (₹20 cr), Fund of Funds, 80-IAC and the right order to apply.
ECMS: The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme in 2026
Segment D open till April 2027, the ₹40,000-crore outlay, incentive structure — and three ways NCR manufacturers can play it.
GST on Import of Services Under RCM: Rates, ITC & Full Service List
Foreign SaaS, AI tools & ad platforms trigger 18% IGST under RCM — the full list and how to claim ITC.
Income Tax Scrutiny Notice (Section 143(2)) for AY 2025-26
Why notices surge before the 30 June 2026 deadline, who gets one, how to prepare & respond on the faceless portal, and how to stay calm.
FLA Return: Who Must File, Due Date & FLAIR Process
The RBI annual return for entities with FDI or ODI — who files, the 15 July deadline, the FLAIR steps, penalties, and FLA vs FC-GPR.
Statutory Audit 2026: A Complete Checklist for Company Boards
Readiness, CARO & Ind AS applicability, the audit trail, and the AOC-4/MGT-7 filing chain — so nothing is missed.
Income Tax Act 2025: Old vs New Section Numbers (80C→123)
Which numbers apply for which year, the common old-to-new mappings, and the official tool to look up any section.
ROC Annual Compliance Calendar FY 2025-26 (Pvt Ltd & LLP)
AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC, DPT-3, MSME-1 and LLP forms — every due date and penalty for FY 2025-26.
Section 44AD & 44ADA: Presumptive Taxation for FY 2025-26
Limits, deemed-profit rates (6/8/50%), advance tax, the 5-year lock-in and ITR-4 changes for presumptive filing.
Section 194C: TDS on Payments to Contractors (2026 Guide)
Rates, the Rs 30,000 / Rs 1,00,000 thresholds, transporter exemption, and the new Section 393 of the Income Tax Act 2025.
Annexure-B JSON Utility for GST Refunds: Error-Free Filing
From 18 May 2026 (GSTN Advisory 660), accumulated-ITC refunds need a JSON via the offline utility — what to report and how to avoid rejections.
US-Iran War Ends: Impact on Indian Markets & Business
Oil, the rupee, a sector-by-sector breakdown, and the government relief (ECLGS 5.0) for businesses.
Two 2026 ITAT Rulings on Section 80GGC Deductions
When can a political-donation deduction be denied? Two recent rulings came in the taxpayer's favour.
How to Claim TCS Paid on Purchase of a Car
The 1% TCS on cars above Rs 10 lakh is prepaid tax — here's how to get it back, plus 20 FAQs.
ITR Filing in 2026 (AY 2026-27): Forms, New Rules & 20 FAQs
Which form to use, what's new, zero tax up to Rs 12 lakh, deadlines and 20 FAQs.
ECLGS 5.0: Collateral-Free Working Capital for MSMEs
Who qualifies, how much you can get, and how to apply on the Jan Samarth portal.
Applicability of Income Tax Audit (Section 44AB): Who Needs One?
Turnover limits, presumptive rules, the forms, the 30 Sep 2026 due date and penalties.
E-Way Bill Changes 2026: Ship-To GSTIN & Closure Feature
Two updates now effective 1 August 2026 (extended from 15 June) — mandatory Ship-To GSTIN and the new EWB closure facility.
Tax Planning for Startups & Founders in Delhi NCR
Legitimate ways to save in 2026 — from the 80-IAC holiday to salary structuring.
ITR for Freelancers & Consultants in Delhi
Forms, presumptive tax under 44ADA, deductions and advance tax explained.
Income Tax Act 2025: What Changes from April 2026
India's new tax law explained — the 'Tax Year' and what stays the same.
New vs Old Tax Regime in 2026: Which to Choose?
Slabs, the zero-tax-up-to-Rs-12-lakh rebate, and how to decide.
ITR FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27): Due Dates, Forms & Penalties
The staggered deadlines, the right form, and what late filing costs.
Cash Flow Management: A Virtual CFO's Playbook
Forecasting, runway and avoiding the crunches that sink startups.
How a Virtual CFO Prepares You for Fundraising
Model, data room and metrics that get Delhi startups investor-ready.
What Does a Virtual CFO Do? Services & ROI
The deliverables you actually receive and the return on investment.
Virtual CFO vs Full-Time CFO vs Accountant
Roles, cost and what your Delhi startup actually needs at each stage.
When Should a Startup Hire a Virtual CFO? 5 Signs
From investor reporting to cash-flow stress — how to know it's time.
7 Bookkeeping Mistakes That Cost Startups Money
The common errors that quietly drain startups — and how to avoid each.
Bookkeeping Basics for First-Time Founders
What to record, how to separate finances, and how to start right.
GST & TDS Compliance Calendar 2026
Every key due date a Delhi business must track, in one reference.
Tally vs Zoho Books vs QuickBooks
Features, GST, cloud access and cost — which suits your startup?
Outsourced Bookkeeping vs In-House Accountant
The real cost, control and risk comparison for a Delhi SME.
DPIIT Registration vs Company Registration
Two different steps founders confuse — what each is and the order to do them.
Startup India Benefits Beyond Tax
Self-certification, government tenders, IPR rebates and funding schemes explained.
Angel Tax Abolished: What It Means for Delhi Startups
Section 56(2)(viib) is gone from FY 2025-26 — what changes for fundraising.
Section 80-IAC: 100% Tax Holiday (Extended to 2030)
A 3-year income-tax holiday for eligible startups — eligibility now open till 2030.
DPIIT Startup Recognition in 2026: Eligibility, Process & Benefits (Updated for G.S.R. 108(E))
Rs 200 crore limit, Deep Tech 20-year window, cooperatives now eligible, the NSWS steps — and why 70% of applications get sent back.
Registered Office Address in Delhi: Rules & Home Address
Can you use your home as the registered office? The rules, proof and NOC explained.
Company Registration Cost in Delhi 2026
Government fees, stamp duty, DSC and professional charges — what it really costs.
Documents Required for Company Registration (2026 Checklist)
Director KYC, address proof, photos and office documents — the complete checklist.
Pvt Ltd vs LLP vs OPC (2026): Tax, Compliance, Funding & Cost Compared
22% vs 30%, dividend vs tax-free profit share, audit thresholds, DPIIT/80-IAC eligibility and the OPC conversion rule most guides still get wrong.
How to Register a Startup in Delhi in 2026
The full step-by-step roadmap, from structure to your first compliances.
