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THE EVERYDAY FOUNDATION
Tax & financial records
Books, income tax, advance tax and TDS / TCS; plus GST returns, reconciliations and invoicing where applicable.
Review: income, turnover, transactions and registration status.
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Business registration, tax, accounting and annual compliance. Protect your brand, put clear agreements in place and manage every change with a plan built around your business.
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MADE FOR YOUR BUSINESSILLUSTRATIVE WORKFLOW ↗
For every stage of
your business journey.
BUILT AROUND YOUR KIND OF BUSINESS
Different businesses.
A plan that fits yours.
Start with your business category. See the registrations, ongoing filings and less obvious obligations worth reviewing.
YOUR STARTING POINT
Services & technology.
Consultancies, agencies, SaaS & freelancers
Keep your business structure, client relationships and tax records working together.
A discussion checklist01
Start with
REGISTRATIONS & SETUP- Choose the business structure and relevant tax identifiers
- Review GST applicability, including overseas supplies
- Consider brand protection and client agreements
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Keep on top of
RECURRING RESPONSIBILITIES- Books, invoicing and income tax filings
- Applicable GST returns and TDS compliance
- Entity-specific annual and event filings
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Also review
BEYOND THE CORE ACTIVITY- State premises registrations and professional tax
- Employee, payroll and workplace obligations
- Privacy, data handling and cross-border payment requirements
Your legal structure adds another layer. A company, LLP, partnership and sole proprietor do not share the same governance and annual filing obligations.
This is a starting point, not a list of everything legally required. Applicability depends on your activity, entity, location, turnover, products and workforce.
FROM THE FIRST FORM TO THE NEXT FINANCIAL YEAR
Start it. Run it.
Keep it in good order.
From incorporation to a change of ownership. Explore tax, accounts, intellectual property, legal documents and the approvals your business needs.
THE RIGHT SUPPORT AT EVERY STAGE
Start & register
Choose a structure that fits the way you want to build.
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At setup
Private limited company
Incorporation paperwork for a company with shareholders and directors.
Documents, process & FAQs At setupLLP registration
Formation documents and agreement support for a limited liability partnership.
Documents, process & FAQs At setupOne Person Company
Company formation support for a solo founder choosing an OPC.
Documents, process & FAQs At setupPartnership firm registration
Prepare the partnership deed and review registration with the relevant Registrar of Firms.
Documents, process & FAQs At setupSole proprietorship setup
Identify tax, premises and business registrations for the individual owner; there is no single central incorporation certificate.
Documents, process & FAQs At setupPublic limited company
Review incorporation, ownership and governance requirements for a public limited company.
Documents, process & FAQs At setupProducer company
Assess member eligibility and organise formation documents for a producer-owned company.
Documents, process & FAQs At setupSection 8 company
Review charitable objects, formation documents and the company licensing route for a nonprofit purpose.
Documents, process & FAQsEntity formation, tax registrations and optional recognition schemes are different steps. Udyam and Startup India recognition do not replace incorporation or operating licences.
THE THINGS BEYOND YOUR CORE BUSINESS
A business licence
is only part of the picture.
What sits around your main activity deserves a place in the plan too. These are six areas to assess as your business grows.
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BEHIND THE BUSINESS
Entity & governance
Company or LLP annual filings, audit coordination, statutory records and filings when directors, partners or ownership change.
Review: legal structure, financial year and corporate events.
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WHEN YOUR TEAM GROWS
People & payroll
Salary records, payroll deductions, EPF / ESI coverage, workplace policies, POSH and relevant contractor obligations.
Review: establishment coverage, workforce, wages and location.
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WHERE YOU OPERATE
Premises & local rules
Shops & Establishments, professional tax, trade permissions, fire safety and other local approvals relevant to the premises.
Review: state, municipality, activity and premises use.
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THE RELATIONSHIPS YOU BUILD
Customers, contracts & data
Customer terms, vendor and employee agreements, IP ownership, privacy practices and relevant consumer or data protection duties.
Review: how you sell, contract, collect data and use intellectual property.
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WHAT CONTINUES AFTER APPROVAL
Products, waste & renewals
Product declarations, licence conditions, environmental reporting, covered EPR obligations and applicable renewal requirements.
Review: product category, business role and approval conditions.
Relevant, not automatic. Some items are mandatory only when specific conditions are met; others are optional protection or recognition. A qualified review should separate what is required now, what is recurring and what can wait.
Official sources & applicability notes
Reviewed 20 October 2026. This directory groups service areas and offers indicative checklists. It does not calculate liability or replace a current, location-specific review. Thresholds, exemptions, forms and effective dates must be checked before acting.
India Code · Indian Contract ActCPCB · Waste rules & EPR programmesConsumer Affairs · Legal Metrology rules & amendmentsDoT · Equipment Type Approval (ETA)NSWS · Central & state approvalsGST Portal · RegistrationGST Portal · Return guidanceIncome Tax Department · Filing guidanceMinistry of Corporate AffairsEPFO · Employer servicesESIC · Employer coverage guidanceFSSAI · Food licensingBIS · Compulsory certificationCPCB · Environmental obligationsDGFT · Foreign Trade PolicyMeitY · Data protection rules & effective datesMHA · Foreign contribution requirementsMSME · Free official Udyam registrationIP India · Intellectual property services
SUPPORT FOR THE EVERYDAY BUSINESS
The essentials.
For every next step.
From setting up your business to staying on top of tax and accounts, start with the support that fits your next step.
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Business setup
Business Registration
Choose the structure that fits your plans, then organise incorporation and the registrations relevant to getting started.
Explore registrations02
GST services
GST & Returns
Understand whether GST applies, get registration support and keep returns, invoices and reconciliations in good order.
Explore GST services03
Tax & financial records
Income Tax & Accounting
Bring your bookkeeping, income tax and applicable TDS obligations together, with organised records throughout the year.
Explore tax & accountsLESS BACK-AND-FORTH. MORE GETTING THERE.
Your next move.
Made straightforward.
You bring the ambition. We bring a little order to the process.
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Tell us about your business
Share your activity, structure and location. We’ll help map the registrations and recurring obligations to review.
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Let’s get the details right
Separate setup, ongoing filings and specialist approvals, with a clear scope and document checklist.
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We move the paperwork
From preparing the application to following up on queries, keep things moving.
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You get back to business
Keep a view of recurring filings, renewals and the next change in your business.
Every application is different. Requirements and approval timelines depend on the relevant authority.
THE COMPLIANCE HUB WAY
A partner in the process.
A little peace of mind.
Clarity at every step.01 — ∞
A LITTLE HUMAN IN A WORLD OF FORMS
Less jargon.
More “we’ve got this.”
Compliance shouldn’t take over your working day. We’re building a more approachable way to deal with it — with practical guidance, organised paperwork and someone to turn to.
Clarity before commitment
Understand the scope, the documents and the costs before taking the next step.
People, not a ticket number
A point of contact who understands your business and keeps the conversation moving.
Support beyond the form
Make sense of queries, next steps and the responsibilities that follow registration.
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Good questions.
Straight answers.
New to all this? You’re in the right place.
Let’s talk about your business01Can you help with GST, income tax and business registration?
Yes. The directory covers business setup, GST registration and returns, business and individual income tax filing, TDS / TCS, bookkeeping, company and LLP filings, conversions, business closure, people-related compliance, trademarks, patents, legal documents and industry approvals. The scope and relevant professional involvement are agreed after reviewing your requirements.
02Does every business need GST registration?
No single rule covers every business. Turnover, type of supply, state, exemptions and specific registration provisions all matter. Online selling or having a company does not, by itself, give a complete answer. Start with an applicability review rather than a standard registration package.
03What compliance is needed apart from my main business licence?
Review six areas: tax and accounts; entity governance; people and payroll; premises and local rules; customers, contracts and data; and products, environmental duties and renewals. The business-category guide helps you start this discussion, but does not determine your legal obligations.
04Are income tax returns, GST returns and ROC filings the same?
They are separate obligations. Income tax concerns the taxpayer’s income, GST concerns the relevant supplies and registrations, and company or LLP filings concern the legal entity. Completing one does not automatically complete the others.
05Do the same rules apply to a proprietor, partnership, LLP and company?
No. The legal structure changes the governance, annual reporting and audit considerations. Industry, state, turnover, transactions and employee coverage add further conditions. Select your structure in the business guide to see which layer needs attention.
06Do filings stop if my business has no revenue?
Not automatically. A company or LLP may still have entity-level annual obligations, and a tax registration can carry filing requirements even in a period with no activity. Review the actual entity and registration status before assuming that no return or payment is due.
07How do I get a plan specific to my business?
Share your business activity, legal structure, state or operating locations, products or services, turnover range and whether you employ people. These inputs help separate initial registrations, recurring filings and activity-specific approvals. Do not share identity documents or sensitive financial records through this preview.
08Can you help change or close an existing business?
The directory includes changes to directors, partners, names, offices, business activities, agreements and capital, along with structure transitions and closure reviews. The available route depends on eligibility, liabilities and records. A transition may need a new entity and business transfer, and entity closure does not automatically cancel tax registrations.
09Which legal documents and IP services can I explore?
Explore trademark search, registration, objections, opposition, assignment and renewal, plus patent, design and copyright work. Legal documents cover employment, founders and shareholders, commercial contracts, leases, finance records, notices and website policies. The content and professional scope are tailored to the actual matter.
10Is The Compliance Hub a government organisation?
No. The Compliance Hub is an independent advisory business, not a government authority. Government portals can be used directly. Approval decisions sit with the relevant authority, and tax or regulatory treatment requires a current review of your circumstances.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
You build
the business.
We’ll help clear
the way.
Tell us a little about what you’re working on. Let’s make the next step feel a little simpler.
A clear conversation.
No jargon. No pressure.
No jargon. No pressure.
Independent guidance. Informed decisions. The Compliance Hub is an independent consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority. This service directory and its business checklists are indicative. Registrations and approvals are subject to the relevant authority’s review. Official government services are also available directly.