Accounting, tax & compliance
Bookkeeping, audit and tax filings (GST, TDS, etc.) on IFRS and Indian rules, with in-house CPA support for entity structuring.
Integrated India entry & operations
From incorporation through GST, FEMA, import/export, factory licensing, payroll and FRRO · our local operations team supports you hands-on in India.
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Service lines
Core service lines
What our consulting & accounting teams execute locally in India.
Incorporation & licensing
End-to-end local execution from manufacturing setups through PAN, GST, import/export codes, office leases and related permits.
Import/export & sourcing
Trade administration, buyer and vendor matching, exhibition support, factory visit interpretation and more under one team.
HR, expatriates & FRRO
Recruitment support, expatriate visas and FRRO filings, contract review and other HR and admin work handled in-house.
Hotels, real estate & feasibility
Site visits, investment memos, feasibility studies, brokerage introductions and legal coordination for hotel and property projects.
Non-stop operations support
Corporate administration, ledgers, group reporting and ERP rollout/training from incorporation through steady-state operations.
Accounting services in depth
We combine recurring accounting and tax coverage with the operating cadence and headline filing items you should plan for.
Operating cadence (client collaboration)
Account mapping → Booking → Approval → Filing
1
Request and finalise the chart of accounts with the client
2
Classify transactions and begin bookkeeping against the agreed chart
3
Prepare expense reports and review supporting documents
4
Complete internal approver sign-off
5
Post approved entries in the accounting system and match evidence
6
Close the month/quarter and run tax filings (GST, TDS, advance tax, etc.)
Chart of accounts design
We align the chart with your group reporting format and internal policies before go-live.
Evidence- and approval-driven bookkeeping
Expense workflows and approvals drive how documents are organised and posted.
Integrated filings and reporting
After month- and quarter-end close we coordinate GST, TDS, advance tax and RBI reporting.
Illustrative Indian corporate compliance calendar
The tables below summarise typical Indian company obligations. Actual due dates depend on industry, registration type, turnover, state law and legislative changes · please confirm calendars with your engagement CPA before relying on them.
Monthly
| Item | Timing / requirement (summary) |
|---|---|
| TDS | Return and payment by the 7th of the following month (where applicable) |
| GSTR-1 | Due by the 11th for monthly filers (sales data) |
| GSTR-3B | Due by the 20th for monthly filers (ITC and net tax) |
| PF (provident fund) | Due by the 15th (where applicable) |
| ESI | Due by the 15th (where applicable) |
| Professional tax | Due by the 20th (rules vary by state) |
| ECB (external commercial borrowing) | ECB-2 and related RBI FIRMS filings by the 7th of the next month when a balance is outstanding |
Quarterly
| Item | Timing / requirement (summary) |
|---|---|
| Advance tax | 15 Jun 15% · 15 Sep 45% · 15 Dec 75% · 15 Mar 100% (illustrative corporate instalments) |
| TDS return | Q1 (Apr–Jun) 31 Jul · Q2 (Jul–Sep) 31 Oct · Q3 (Oct–Dec) 31 Jan · Q4 (Jan–Mar) 31 May |
| Board meetings | First board within 30 days of incorporation, at least four meetings per year, maximum 120 days between meetings (Companies Act) |
| GSTR-1 (quarterly) | 13th of the month after the quarter for QRMP/quarterly filers under prescribed turnover limits |
| GSTR-3B (quarterly) | 22nd–24th of the month after the quarter for QRMP/quarterly filers under prescribed turnover limits |
Annual
| Item | Timing / requirement (summary) |
|---|---|
| DIR-3 KYC | By 30 September (non-compliance may deactivate DIN) |
| Professional tax annual return | 1–30 April (state dependent) |
| SFT | 1–31 May (where applicable) |
| FLA | 1–20 July (where applicable) |
| Statutory audit of financial statements | Before 30 September (as agreed) |
| Corporate income tax return (ITR) | Before 30 September (general deadline; extensions may apply) |
| ROC AOC-4 / MGT-7 (or MGT-7A) | Before 30 October (general deadline) |
| TP audit report | Before 30 November (where international transactions apply) |
| GSTR-9 (annual GST) | Mandatory above INR 2 Cr turnover; optional below · subject to annual notifications |
| GSTR-9C (GST reconciliation/audit) | Currently generally optional · watch government circulars for changes |
Key government portals (reference)
Actual login paths and menu labels may change when portals are updated.
| Category | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GST | https://www.gst.gov.in | GST portal |
| e-Filing (income tax) | https://portal.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in | Corporate and personal income tax |
| Traces (TDS) | https://www.tdscpc.gov.in | TDS certificates and forms |
| FRRO | https://indianfrro.gov.in | Visa and stay formalities |
| FIRMS (RBI) | https://firms.rbi.org.in | FDI, ECB and forex reporting |
| E-way bill | https://ewaybillgst.gov.in | Goods movement |
| Ice Gate | https://www.icegate.gov.in | Customs duty payment |
| MCA | https://www.mca.gov.in | Ministry of corporate affairs / ROC |
Accounting & tax
Accounting & tax lineup
Delivered by in-house CPAs across recurring, annual and ad hoc mandates. Commercial scope and fees are confirmed after scoping and document review.
Recurring
Recurring accounting & tax
Monthly accounting and tax execution, payroll/statutory contributions, and integrated Indian filings including RBI reporting.
- Chart-of-accounts request and sign-off (aligned with HQ reporting)
- Transaction classification and bookkeeping start
- Expense report preparation, review and approval workflow
- Posting approved entries with document matching
- Month-end close and ledger maintenance (bank, AP, AR, expense accounts)
- GST purchases/sales returns and ITC management
- TDS monthly/quarterly returns and reconciliations
- Advance tax computation, filing and payment schedule
- SFT (specified financial transaction) support
- FLA (foreign assets/liabilities) preparation and filing
- DPT-3 (deposits and similar) compliance
- FDI reporting (RBI FIRMS: FC-GPR/FC-TRS/FLA) and related FEMA filings
- Compliance around capital changes and shareholder movements
- PF and ESI computation and remittance
- Professional tax registration, state-specific cycles and payments
Annual
Annual audit & filings
Audit scope and submission timelines are agreed up front based on year, revenue and transaction volume.
- Tax and financial statement audit (annual; scope after AP/AR review)
- GST audit (where annual turnover thresholds apply)
- Transfer pricing audit report (when required)
Ad hoc
Other services
One-off issues, per-person filings and ad hoc regulatory or tax requests handled quickly.
- Director addition/removal (per person)
- Form 15CA/CB certification for non-resident remittances (per transaction)
- ECB, Form 41 / Form 10F and DTAA support (where applicable)
- DIR-3 KYC (annual director ID refresh, per person)
- CPA sign-off on documents (per engagement)
Cases
Sample profile projects
Examples published on our company profile.
- Case 01
Incorporation & licensing project
Pan-India · manufacturing entity and permits
Completed June 2024 (per company profile)
- Case 02
Real estate diligence & hotel acquisition review
Site visits, licensing path and feasibility
Representative profile project
- Case 03
Partner development & supplier plant tour
Exhibitions, interpretation, matching and transport
Completed February 2024 (per company profile)