Choose your structure
Use the structure selector and read the tax comparison.
Core registrations
- PAN (and TAN if you deduct TDS)
- Bank account
- GST registration when required
- Udyam registration for MSME benefits
Sector and state licences
FSSAI for food, shops and establishments, trade licence from the local body, professional tax, labour registrations (PF/ESI) and sector-specific permits.
Startup recognition
DPIIT recognition and its benefits: guide.
Annual compliance
Books, audit, ITR, ROC filings and GST returns. See the tax calendar.
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DPIIT Startup Recognition and Tax Benefits: Is It Worth It?
Eligibility, benefits such as section 80-IAC and how to apply for Startup India recognition.
GST Registration Simplified for Startups
A practical walk-through of who needs GST registration, the documents required and the steps from application to GSTIN.
Proprietorship vs LLP vs Private Limited: Tax and Compliance Compared
Which business structure is best? Compare tax rates, compliance cost, funding and liability.
Chennai Startups: Tax, GST and ESOP Compliance Guide
Chennai's SaaS, hardware and fintech startups often sell across India and abroad.
Company and LLP Registration in Bengaluru: Process and Costs
Bengaluru founders file through the MCA portal and the Registrar of Companies at Bengaluru.
Startup Tax and Compliance Checklist for the First Year (India)
Incorporation to GST, TDS, ROC and payroll: a practical first-year compliance map for Indian startups.
GST Registration in Thrissur: Jewellers, Traders and Service Providers
Thrissur is known for gold, textiles and finance, so registration queries often involve jewellers and family firms.
GST Registration in Chennai: Documents, Process and Local Tips
Chennai's economy mixes auto-component suppliers, IT services, trading and logistics, each with specific registration questions.
UL Cyberpark and Kozhikode Startups: GST, TDS and ESOP Basics
UL Cyberpark and local incubators are building a tech and services ecosystem in Kozhikode.
ESOP Taxation for Bengaluru Startups: Perquisite and Capital Gains Basics
Bengaluru startups use ESOPs to hire talent, and employees face tax at exercise and sale.
GST Registration in Bengaluru: Startups, Freelancers and Sellers
Bengaluru's startups, freelancers, e-commerce sellers and shared-office businesses need GST registration choices tailored to their model.
UK VAT Registration and Making Tax Digital: A Guide for Small Businesses
VAT thresholds, registration, MTD-compatible software, schemes and filing for UK businesses and overseas sellers.
GST Registration in Kozhikode (Calicut): A Local Guide
Kozhikode's trading community across Mittai Theruvu-style markets, textiles, timber and food businesses includes many family-run firms registering for the...
GST Registration in Kottayam: Traders, Publishers and Plantations
Kottayam has a mix of traders, publishing, education and plantation businesses.
StartupTN and Tamil Nadu Startups: Tax and Compliance Guide
StartupTN and local incubators support Tamil Nadu founders; tax planning still needs professional attention.
Private Limited and LLP Registration in Kochi: Step-by-Step
Kochi attracts founders, traders and NRI-backed ventures. Registering the right entity upfront avoids conversion costs later.
GST Registration in Kannur: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Businesses
With the airport and tourism driving new businesses, Kannur entrepreneurs need quick, accurate GST registration.
Infopark and Kochi Startups: Tax, ESOP and Export Compliance
Kochi's startup scene around Infopark and Startup Village produces SaaS, fintech and services companies selling globally.
GST Registration in Salem: Steel, Textile and Trading Businesses
Salem's steel fabrication, textile and trading communities need correct GST classification and records.
GST Registration in Tiruppur for Garment Units and Job Workers
Tiruppur's small garment units and job workers need GST for principals and exports.
GST Registration in Kochi: Process, Documents and Common Issues
Kochi is Kerala's commercial capital with ports, IT, shipping and large trading communities, so registration cases range from importers to cloud-kitchen...
GST Registration in Malappuram: Shops, Contractors and Online Sellers
Malappuram's shops, contractors and online sellers increasingly need GST registration for supply chains and marketplaces.
Company, LLP and Proprietorship Registration in Thiruvananthapuram
Founders in Thiruvananthapuram choose between a proprietorship, LLP and private limited company depending on funding and risk. Kerala companies fall under...
GST Registration Cancellation and Revocation: Process and Timelines
Why registrations are cancelled, how to apply for voluntary cancellation and how to revive a cancelled GSTIN.
GST Registration in Madurai: Retail, Textiles and Services
Madurai's temple-city economy supports retail, textiles, food and tourism services that increasingly need GST registration.
Company, LLP and MSME Registration in Coimbatore
Family-run Coimbatore units are converting to LLPs or companies to raise credit and bring in partners.
GST Registration in Mangaluru: Traders, Exporters and Service Providers
Mangaluru traders, exporters and service firms register for GST to work with larger buyers and ports.
GST Registration in Kollam: Small Traders and Manufacturers
Kollam has traders, cashew units, coir workshops and small manufacturers who often delay registration until a customer demands a GSTIN.
GST Registration in Coimbatore: A Guide for Traders and Manufacturers
Coimbatore's traders, job workers and manufacturers need GST for buyers and e-way bills.
Technopark Startups: Tax, GST and Export Compliance Guide
Technopark is Kerala's flagship IT hub, so many Thiruvananthapuram startups invoice overseas customers and hire developers early. That makes export GST, TDS...
Company and LLP Registration in Thrissur for Family Businesses
Many family businesses in Thrissur are moving from partnerships to LLPs or private limited companies for liability and continuity.
GST Registration in Thiruvananthapuram: Documents, Process and Local Tips
Thiruvananthapuram has a mix of government-linked suppliers, Technopark IT firms, clinics, retailers and tourism operators. Each faces slightly different GST...
Private Limited and LLP Registration in Chennai: Step-by-Step
Chennai founders can register companies and LLPs online; the Registrar of Companies at Chennai handles filings for much of the state.
GST Registration in Mysuru: Manufacturers, IT and Tourism Businesses
Mysuru's manufacturers, IT firms, silk and tourism businesses benefit from early GST registration.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the cheapest business structure?
A sole proprietorship is the simplest and cheapest, but it offers no liability protection.
Do I need GST registration to start?
Only if turnover or other triggers require it; check the eligibility tool.
How long does company registration take?
It depends on name approval and documents; accurate filing shortens it.