CA Advisory Blog — Insights for Indian SMEs
Practical guides on tax, GST, audit, funding and SME IPO — written by practising Chartered Accountants.
MCA/ROC Penalties and How to Avoid Them — CA Guide for Indian Companies
Late filing of AOC-4, MGT-7, ADT-1 and other ROC forms attracts heavy daily penalties with no cap. The full structure, due dates and how to stay compliant.
Common FEMA and FDI Mistakes by Foreign Companies Entering India — and How to Fix Them
FC-GPR, FLA, Form ODI, FC-TRS — the seven most costly FEMA errors, the exact timelines and the RBI compounding remedy.
The MIS Reports Every Founder Needs — and What to Do With Them
Most management accounts are late, too detailed or measuring the wrong things. The 5 MIS reports every Indian SME and startup founder actually needs.
GST for Freelancers With Foreign Clients — Export of Services, LUT and Zero-Rating
Section 13 place-of-supply test, Section 16(1) zero-rating, Form RFD-11 LUT, and how to invoice and report foreign-client GST correctly.
Export of Services GST — LUT Filing Guide for Indian Consultants and Developers
The five conditions under S.2(6) IGST, LUT filing on the GST portal, refund as alternative, and GSTR-1 / GSTR-3B treatment.
How to Invoice Overseas Clients From India — GST, FEMA and Payment Compliance
Invoice fields, SWIFT vs Wise vs PayPal vs Stripe vs Payoneer, purpose codes, FIRC/FIRA, and FX conversion rules.
FIRC and FIRA Explained — Foreign Remittance Documents Every Indian Freelancer Needs
What FIRC and FIRA are, why freelancers need them, how to obtain them, and the 8-year retention rule.
Proprietorship vs LLP vs Private Limited for Freelancers — Which Structure Is Right?
Liability, tax, FDI, ESOPs and compliance compared across all three structures — plus a clear revenue-based decision matrix.
6 Tax Mistakes Indian Freelancers Make When Billing Global Clients
GST threshold, zero-rating vs exemption, advance tax, ITR form choice, DTAA relief and FIRC discipline — the six errors we see most.
LLP vs Private Limited Company for Startups in India — Which Should You Choose?
Pass-through tax, FDI, ESOPs, compliance cost — a CA's framework for choosing the right structure for your startup.
Post-Incorporation Checklist for Indian Companies — What to Do After Registration
INC-20A, GST, bank account, auditor appointment, TAN, DPIIT — every box to tick within the first 180 days.
Annual ROC Compliance for Private Limited Companies — Complete 2026 Checklist
AOC-4, MGT-7, ADT-1, AGM, MSME Form 1, DIR-3 KYC — due dates, penalties and what a CA should handle.
LLP Annual Filing Guide India — Form 8, Form 11, and Income Tax Return
Form 8 by 30 Oct, Form 11 by 30 May, ITR-5, audit thresholds and the uncapped Rs100/day late fee.
Payroll Compliance Checklist for Indian Businesses — PF, ESIC, TDS, PT
EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax, TDS u/s 192, Form 24Q and Form 16 — monthly and annual deadlines.
Bookkeeping Checklist for Small Businesses in India — Monthly, Quarterly, Annual
What to record monthly, quarterly reconciliations and year-end close to keep books GST-ready and audit-ready.
Branch Office vs Wholly Owned Subsidiary in India — Which Is Better for Foreign Companies?
Tax, repatriation, liability and RBI approval — compared for foreign companies entering India.
ODI Compliance Guide for Indian Companies Investing Abroad — FEMA and RBI Requirements
Automatic vs approval route, Form ODI, AD bank, APR filing and FEMA penalties — explained.
Startup Valuation in India — Methods, FEMA Pricing Rules, and What Investors Expect
DCF, comparable transactions, FEMA-compliant pricing and the metrics angel and VC investors look for.
Investor Due Diligence Checklist for Indian Startups — Documents to Prepare Before Fundraising
Financial, legal, compliance, contracts and IP — the complete data room a CA-led DD process expects.
How to Register a Private Limited Company in India (2026 Complete Guide)
Step-by-step guide to SPICe+ filing, MCA21, documents, timeline and cost of registering a Pvt Ltd in India.
GST Registration in India: Who Needs It and How to Apply (2026)
Thresholds, REG-01 process, documents, timeline and compliance obligations after registration.
FEMA Compliance for NRIs Investing in India: Complete Guide 2026
FDI Automatic vs Government Route, FC-GPR, FC-TRS, repatriation and the annual FLA return.
What Does a Virtual CFO Do? Complete Guide for Indian SMEs (2026)
Roles, deliverables, cost comparison vs in-house CFO and the right time for an SME to hire a Virtual CFO.
SME IPO India 2026: How to List on BSE SME and NSE Emerge
Eligibility, pre-IPO restructuring, DRHP, timeline and the true cost of an SME IPO in India.