CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Choosing between a sole proprietorship and a partnership firm is one of the first decisions a new business owner must make in India. This guide compares both structures on formation, liability, taxation, compliance cost, banking, capital raising, succession planning and…
MSMEs in India have access to a wide range of government-backed loans, credit guarantee schemes and subsidies in Tax Year 2026-27. This guide covers MUDRA loans, CGTMSE collateral-free guarantees, PMEGP subsidy, Stand-Up India, SIDBI SMILE loans, PSB loans in 59…
Every Private Limited Company and One Person Company (OPC) in India must file specific ROC forms with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) throughout the year. This complete guide covers all mandatory MCA forms — from incorporation to annual returns,…
A society is one of the most common structures for educational institutions, cultural organisations, welfare associations and NGOs in India. This guide explains what a society is, how many members are required, the registration process under the Societies Registration Act,…
A trust is one of the most widely used structures for charitable, religious and family purposes in India. This guide explains what a trust is, the types of trusts, who can create one, how many members are needed, the registration…
Any person or business that manufactures, processes, stores, distributes or sells food in India must obtain an FSSAI registration or license. This guide explains the three categories — Basic Registration, State License and Central License — who needs each, the…
Agricultural land is treated very differently under the Income Tax Act depending on where it is located. Rural agricultural land is not a capital asset — any profit from its sale is not taxable as capital gains. Urban agricultural land…
Most businesses in India are proprietorships or partnership firms. This guide covers all mandatory registrations, income tax compliance, GST obligations, professional tax, Udyam (MSME) registration and a practical annual compliance calendar for small businesses in 2026. The Small Business Landscape…
If you hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs or any other cryptocurrency, your gains are taxed at a flat 30% under the Income Tax Act, 2025 — with no deductions except cost of acquisition, no set-off for losses and 1% TDS on…
The Income Tax Act, 2025 governs Tax Year 2026-27 (April 2026 onwards). The default tax regime offers nil tax on income up to ₹12 lakh for resident individuals after the rebate. If you have home loan interest, PPF and ELSS…