Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

Virtual Auditor

Audit Services in Andhra Pradesh

Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

Quick answer: Virtual Auditor provides statutory audit & assurance services for businesses in Andhra Pradesh — remotely, with meetings by video or at our Chennai head office. Company filings for Andhra Pradesh are made with ROC Vijayawada. Starts from ₹35,000 + 18% GST professional fees (govt fees extra); Standard turnaround is 7–10 working days.

Andhra Pradesh — the local picture for statutory audit & assurance services

Andhra Pradesh's business base is split between the port and pharma corridor of Visakhapatnam, the Krishna–Guntur belt around the capital region of Amaravati and Vijayawada, and the Tirupati–Sri City electronics and manufacturing zone. Aquaculture, agro-processing and pharmaceutical exports are the largest sectors, and the state runs a single-window industrial clearance system through APIIC. Since the 2014 bifurcation, companies in the state file with ROC Vijayawada and litigate before the High Court at Amaravati; NCLT matters go to the Amaravati bench. For statutory audit & assurance services this means reports are filed with ROC Vijayawada and relied on by the Pr. CCIT Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (Hyderabad) charge and the Andhra Pradesh GST administration.

What is statutory audit & assurance services? Statutory audit, tax audit (44AB), internal audit, GST audit, concurrent audit, and stock audit by FCA-led practice.

Statutory Audit & Assurance Services is a professional service offered by Virtual Auditor, an AI-powered CA and IBBI Registered Valuer firm (IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333) led by CA V. Viswanathan (FCA, ACS, CFE, IBBI RV), serving clients in Andhra Pradesh since 2012.

Statutory Audit & Assurance Services in Andhra Pradesh

The ROC Hyderabad handles company registrations and filings for Andhra Pradesh. Stamp duty: 5% on authorised capital. Professional tax: applicable in Andhra Pradesh at the state slab rates.

Full service details, methodology and statutory references: https://virtualauditor.in/statutory-audit-services-india

Andhra Pradesh-Specific Compliance Information

ROC Office | ROC Hyderabad

State Capital | Amaravati

Stamp duty | payable on the memorandum and articles under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (A.P. Amendment), computed by the MCA portal on authorised capital at the SPICe+ stage

Professional tax | applicable in Andhra Pradesh at the state slab rates

Pincode (Capital) | 522503

Indicative Fee Structure

ServiceFee
Audit ServicesStarts from ₹35,000 + 18% GST + govt fees
ConsultationComplimentary 30 minutes

*Prices are indicative. Actual fees depend on complexity and regulatory requirements. Contact us for a detailed quote.

Engagement terms — reviewed 25 October 2026

  • Fee: Tax audit under section 44AB from ₹35,000 + 18% GST. Statutory audit, internal audit and GST audit are quoted against scope and size.
  • Extra / not included: Preparation of the financial statements and bookkeeping are separate from the audit.
  • Turnaround: Agreed per scope in the engagement letter, counted in working days from receipt of complete information and the advance payment; statutory due dates are met when books are closed at least 20 working days before them.
  • Who signs: The audit report is signed by V. Viswanathan FCA or another qualified Chartered Accountant of the practice, depending on the engagement.
  • Entity: Engagement letter and invoice are issued by V Viswanathan & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN 013713S), the proprietary firm of V. Viswanathan.
  • What to send first: Send trial balance and ledgers, previous year's audit report, fixed-asset register, and the list of related parties.
  • Next step: Send your enquiry on WhatsApp to +91 99622 60333; we confirm the scope, fee and timeline in writing before work starts.

What has changed in the law — reviewed October 2026

  • Income-tax Act, 2025 is in force from 1 April 2026; the section numbers on this page are those of the Income-tax Act, 1961, which continues to govern assessment years up to 2026-27.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Registrar of Companies handles filings for a company in Andhra Pradesh?
ROC Vijayawada has jurisdiction over companies with a registered office in Andhra Pradesh. Virtual Auditor files SPICe+, PAS-3, SH-7 and annual returns with that office on your behalf.
Which High Court has jurisdiction over Andhra Pradesh?
Writ petitions and appeals from Andhra Pradesh lie before the High Court of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati).
Do you have an office in Andhra Pradesh?
No. Andhra Pradesh is served remotely from our Chennai head office: documents are exchanged online, filings are made on the MCA, GST and income-tax portals, and meetings are held by video or at that office by appointment.
Which audit or review applies, and what will the work actually cover?
Every company needs a statutory audit of its financial statements by a chartered accountant appointed under section 139 of the Companies Act, reporting under section 143 and, where it applies, the CARO 2020 order and on internal financial controls. An LLP needs an audit when its turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or its contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh. A tax audit is needed when business turnover or professional receipts cross the income-tax limits. An internal audit is required for prescribed classes of companies (section 138). A statutory auditor cannot also provide certain other services to the same company (section 144). We confirm which audits apply, agree the scope and timetable in an engagement letter, and list the records needed.

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Statutory & Internal Audit Engagements in Andhra Pradesh

ROC filings route to ROC Vijayawada, and any Section 139 auditor-rotation or NFRA reportable matter is escalated through that ROC.

The economic mix of Andhra Pradesh runs across petroleum & refining (HPCL Visakh), automotive (Anantapur-Penukonda Kia/Isuzu belt), aquaculture (Krishna-Godavari delta) — sectors that consistently dominate the regulatory case-load and the profile of the engagements we field from this jurisdiction. Notable industrial enclaves include Sri City multi-product SEZ, Kakinada SEZ. On the AD-Bank side, strong AD-Cat-I presence in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Tirupati; SBI, Andhra Bank (now Union Bank of India), Canara Bank handle most LRS/ODI documentation.

Andhra Pradesh's APIIC single-window 'YSR Navasakam' clearance regime promises industrial approvals within 21 days, and the state ranks among the top 5 in DPIIT's Ease of Doing Business.

Section 143(3) Reportable Matters in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh-region industry exposure (pharmaceuticals (Visakhapatnam-Pydibhimavaram cluster), petroleum & refining (HPCL Visakh)) typically drives audit attention to inventory verification, related-party transactions, and contingent-liability disclosure.

Engagement — Andhra Pradesh Coverage

Virtual Auditor's audit practice covers statutory audit (SA 200-720, CARO 2020), tax audit (Section 44AB), internal audit, ICFR testing, IFCR opinions for IFC-applicable companies, GST audit, transfer-pricing audit (Form 3CEB), bank concurrent and statutory branch audits — for entities anchored at ROC Vijayawada. Free 30-minute consultation: +91 99622 60333.

Andhra Pradesh: compliance facts for statutory audit & assurance services

Andhra Pradesh's business base is split between the port and pharma corridor of Visakhapatnam, the Krishna–Guntur belt around the capital region of Amaravati and Vijayawada, and the Tirupati–Sri City electronics and manufacturing zone. Aquaculture, agro-processing and pharmaceutical exports are the largest sectors, and the state runs a single-window industrial clearance system through APIIC. Since the 2014 bifurcation, companies in the state file with ROC Vijayawada and litigate before the High Court at Amaravati; NCLT matters go to the Amaravati bench. For statutory audit & assurance services this means reports are filed with ROC Vijayawada and relied on by the Pr. CCIT Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (Hyderabad) charge and the Andhra Pradesh GST administration.

Which authorities handle statutory audit & assurance services for a business in Andhra Pradesh?

Registrar of CompaniesROC Vijayawada
Income-tax region (Pr. CCIT)Pr. CCIT Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (Hyderabad)
GST state code37
High CourtHigh Court of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati)
Nearest Virtual Auditor officeChennai head office — G-131, Ground Floor, Phase 3, Spencer Plaza Mall, Anna Salai, Chennai (about 386 km by road from Andhra Pradesh)

Andhra Pradesh companies file with ROC Vijayawada; writ remedies lie before the High Court of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati); tax appeals go to the ITAT Visakhapatnam.

Statutory references for this service are on the national statutory audit & assurance services page: https://virtualauditor.in/statutory-audit-services-india

Checked 2026-10-14 against MCA · NCLT · CBIC · ITAT.

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What has changed in the law — reviewed October 2026

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