Business Compliance Guides
Free, detailed guides to Indian business compliance. Each guide includes interactive tools, exact costs, and step-by-step processes. No filler. Sourced from official government portals.
Tax
Do I Need GST Registration?
Find out if GST registration is mandatory or optional for your business in India. Check turnover thresholds, business type, and exemptions - updated 2025.
Last reviewed: March 2025Includes eligibility checker
Do I Need to File an Income Tax Return?
Check if ITR filing is mandatory for you in India. Covers salaried, freelancers, business owners, and NRIs - with 2025-26 thresholds and exemptions.
Last reviewed: March 2025Includes eligibility checker
Do I Need Professional Tax Registration?
Find out if Professional Tax applies to your business or profession in India. State-wise thresholds, who must register, and employer vs self-employed obligations.
Last reviewed: March 2025Includes eligibility checker
Which ITR Form Should I Use?
Find out which Income Tax Return form applies to you in India for FY 2024-25. ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5, ITR-6, ITR-7 - clear eligibility explained.
Last reviewed: March 2025Includes decision tool
Compliance
When Does PF Registration Become Mandatory?
Find out when Provident Fund (EPFO) registration becomes mandatory for your business in India. Covers employee threshold, penalties, and voluntary registration.
Last reviewed: March 2025Includes eligibility checker
When Does ESI Registration Become Mandatory?
Understand when ESIC registration becomes mandatory for your business in India. Employee threshold, salary limit, covered industries, and non-compliance penalties.
Last reviewed: March 2025Includes eligibility checker
Registration
Do I Need Trademark Registration?
Find out if trademark registration makes sense for your brand in India. Understand protection, costs, enforcement, and when to prioritise it in 2025.
Last reviewed: March 2025Includes eligibility checker
Do I Need Shop and Establishment Registration?
Find out if your business needs Shop and Establishment registration in India. Covers shops, offices, restaurants, and home-based businesses - state-wise rules 2025.
Last reviewed: March 2025Includes eligibility checker
Is MSME / Udyam Registration Worth It?
Find out if Udyam (MSME) registration makes sense for your business. Covers benefits, eligibility, credit access, government tenders, and what you actually get.
Last reviewed: March 2025Includes eligibility checker
Should I Get DPIIT Startup Recognition?
Decide if DPIIT Startup Recognition is right for your company. Covers eligibility, 3-year tax holiday, angel tax exemption, labour law exemptions, and how to apply.
Last reviewed: March 2025Includes eligibility checker
TDS Filing Deadlines
TDS Return Q4 FY2025-26: Filing Guide and Due Date
Complete guide to filing TDS Return for Q4 (Jan-Mar 2026) of FY2025-26. Due date is May 31, 2026. Learn about Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q requirements and avoid late filing penalties.
Last reviewed: April 2026
TDS Return Q1 FY2026-27: Filing Guide and Due Date
Complete guide to filing TDS Return for Q1 (Apr-Jun 2026) of FY2026-27. Due date is July 31, 2026. Learn about Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q requirements and avoid late filing penalties.
Last reviewed: April 2026
TDS Return Q2 FY2026-27: Filing Guide and Due Date
Complete guide to filing TDS Return for Q2 (Jul-Sep 2026) of FY2026-27. Due date is October 31, 2026. Learn about Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q requirements and avoid late filing penalties.
Last reviewed: April 2026
GST Notices
GST DRC-01 Notice: What It Means and What to Do
Got a GST DRC-01 notice? Understand what it means, why you got it, your exact deadline, and how to reply correctly. Expert CA guidance from Ollvy.
Last reviewed: March 2025
GST DRC-01A Notice: Pre-Show Cause Notice Intimation
Received a GST DRC-01A notice? This is a pre-demand intimation - not a formal demand yet. Respond within 30 days to avoid escalation to DRC-01.
Last reviewed: March 2025
GST DRC-01B Notice: GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B Liability Mismatch
Got a GST DRC-01B notice about GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B mismatch? Understand why it was generated, how serious it is, and what to do within 7 days.
Last reviewed: March 2025
GST ASMT-10 Scrutiny Notice: What It Means and How to Reply
Received a GST ASMT-10 scrutiny notice? Understand what discrepancy the department found, your reply deadline, and how to respond before it escalates.
Last reviewed: March 2025
GST ASMT-14 Notice: Best Judgment Assessment
Received a GST ASMT-14 notice? This is a best judgment assessment - usually issued when ASMT-10 was not replied to. Understand what it means and how to challenge it.
Last reviewed: March 2025
GST REG-17 Notice: Your GST Registration May Be Cancelled
Got a GST REG-17 show cause notice for cancellation? You have 7 days to respond or lose your GSTIN. Understand why it was issued and how to save your registration.
Last reviewed: March 2025
GST REG-31 Notice: Your GST Registration Has Been Suspended
Got a GST REG-31 suspension notice? Your GSTIN is suspended - clients cannot claim ITC from your invoices. Understand what triggered this and how to restore it.
Last reviewed: March 2025
GST ITC Mismatch Notice: GSTR-2B vs Claimed Input Tax Credit
Got a GST notice about Input Tax Credit mismatch between GSTR-2B and your claimed ITC? Understand why it happened and how to respond before it becomes a demand.
Last reviewed: March 2025
GST Annual Return Mismatch Notice: GSTR-9 vs GSTR-3B Discrepancy
Got a GST notice about discrepancies in your GSTR-9 annual return versus monthly 3B filings? Understand what the department found and how to respond.
Last reviewed: March 2025
Income Tax Notices
Income Tax Section 143(1) Intimation: What It Means
Got an Income Tax 143(1) intimation? It is not always a demand - but sometimes it is. Understand what the CPC is telling you and how to respond correctly.
Last reviewed: March 2025
Income Tax Section 143(2) Scrutiny Notice: A Human is Reviewing Your Return
Received an Income Tax Section 143(2) scrutiny notice? A tax officer has selected your return for detailed examination. Understand what it means and how to respond.
Last reviewed: March 2025
Income Tax Section 142(1) Notice: What the Department is Asking For
Received an Income Tax Section 142(1) notice? It is either asking you to file a return or produce documents. Understand which situation you are in and how to respond.
Last reviewed: March 2025
Income Tax Section 148 / 148A Notice: Reopening of Assessment
Received a Section 148 or 148A income tax notice? The department wants to reopen a past year's assessment. Understand your rights, deadlines, and how to fight it.
Last reviewed: March 2025
Income Tax Section 139(9) Notice: Defective Return
Got an Income Tax Section 139(9) notice saying your return is defective? Understand exactly what is wrong and how to fix it within 15 days before your ITR becomes invalid.
Last reviewed: March 2025
Income Tax Section 156 Notice of Demand: Tax Has Been Assessed and is Now Due
Received a Section 156 income tax notice of demand? This is the formal payment request after an assessment. Understand your 30-day window and options.
Last reviewed: March 2025
Income Tax Section 245 Notice: Your Refund Has Been Adjusted
Got a Section 245 intimation saying your refund was adjusted against an old demand? Understand what demand is being set off, whether it is correct, and how to object.
Last reviewed: March 2025
Income Tax Section 271 Penalty Notice: Penalty for Non-Compliance or Concealment
Received a Section 271(1)(b) or 271(1)(c) income tax penalty notice? Understand the difference, the amount at stake, and your best response strategy.
Last reviewed: March 2025
Income Tax Section 131 Summons: What to Do When You Are Called In
Got an Income Tax Section 131 summons? This is the highest level of individual notice in routine tax proceedings. Understand what is expected and how to appear.
Last reviewed: March 2025
Income Tax AIS / SFT High-Value Transaction Notice
Got a notice about a high-value transaction in your AIS or SFT? Understand what the department has found, whether it is taxable, and how to respond.
Last reviewed: March 2025
TDS Notices
TDS Short Deduction or Non-Deduction Notice from TRACES
Got a TDS short deduction or non-deduction notice from TRACES? Understand why it was generated, what interest and penalty applies, and how to regularise.
Last reviewed: March 2025
TDS Mismatch Notice: 26Q / 27Q Return vs Actual Deposits
Got a TDS mismatch notice about 26Q or 27Q discrepancies? Your TDS return does not match deposits. Understand how to correct and what the consequences are.
Last reviewed: March 2025
TDS Demand Notice: Section 194C (Contractors) and 194J (Professional Fees)
Received a TDS demand for contractor payments (194C) or professional fees (194J)? Understand the thresholds, when TDS applies, and how to regularise.
Last reviewed: March 2025
ROC Notices
ROC / MCA Show Cause Notice for Annual Filing Default
Got an ROC or MCA show cause notice for not filing annual returns? Understand the director disqualification risk, penalties, and how to regularise before it is too late.
Last reviewed: March 2025
DIR-3 KYC Notice: Director DIN Deactivation
Got a notice about DIN deactivation due to DIR-3 KYC non-filing? Understand how to reactivate your Director Identification Number and what you cannot do while deactivated.
Last reviewed: March 2025
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