Statutory & Tax Audit in George Town, Chennai
Last updated: 15 Oct 2026
Quick Answer: Virtual Auditor carries out statutory audits of companies, tax audits, LLP audits and internal audits for businesses in George Town, Chennai, from our head office at Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai. Reports are signed by a chartered accountant and filed online with the MCA and the Income Tax Department.
George Town: the local picture for Audit Services
George Town is the old trading district of George Town and Parry's Corner, with the wholesale markets and the port nearby. George Town lies in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu. Its business mix is typical of a trading and wholesale area. Nearby areas we also serve include High Court, Park Town, Fort St. George and Vepery. We serve clients in George Town from our head office at Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai. For traders here we concentrate on stock records, cash sales and matching GST returns with the books — the areas where tax-audit qualifications usually arise. Companies with a registered office in George Town come under the Registrar of Companies, Chennai. Income-tax appeals from George Town go to the Commissioner (Appeals) and then to the ITAT Chennai Benches; writs lie to the Madras High Court.
What is a statutory audit?
An audit is an independent chartered accountant's examination of your books and financial statements. Company audits are compulsory under the Companies Act, 2013; tax audits and LLP audits apply above set turnover or contribution limits.
Which audits does a business in George Town need?
Every company, whatever its size, must have its financial statements audited (sections 139 and 143 of the Companies Act, 2013). Most companies also need a CARO 2020 report; small companies, one person companies and private companies within the CARO exemption limits do not.
A tax audit is required when business turnover exceeds ₹1 crore, or ₹10 crore where cash receipts and cash payments are each within 5% of the total, and when a profession's gross receipts exceed ₹50 lakh. Under the Income-tax Act, 2025 the requirement sits in section 63 (formerly section 44AB of the 1961 Act).
An LLP must be audited when its turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or its partners' contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh in a financial year.
What do we check that clients often miss?
Since 1 April 2023 a company's accounting software must keep an audit trail (edit log) that cannot be disabled, and the auditor reports on it. We also test related-party transactions, stock records and statutory dues, because these are the commonest CARO qualifications.
If an auditor finds a fraud of ₹1 crore or more, section 143(12) requires a report to the Central Government in Form ADT-4; smaller frauds are reported to the audit committee or board.
Full details of a statutory audit, including the law, the process and our method: https://virtualauditor.in/statutory-audit-services-india
What you get from Virtual Auditor in George Town
- Audit-trail and internal-control review
- Statutory audit report and CARO 2020 report
- Tax audit report under the Income-tax Act
Documents to keep ready
- Fixed-asset and stock registers
- GST returns and TDS statements
- Loan, lease and major contract documents
Indicative Fee Structure
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Statutory audit (private company) | From ₹25,000 |
| Consultation | Complimentary 30 minutes |
*Prices are indicative and exclude government fees and taxes. Actual fees depend on scope and complexity; contact us for a fixed quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a small private company need a statutory audit?
Yes. Every company needs an audit under the Companies Act, 2013, however small. Small companies are exempt from CARO 2020 reporting, not from the audit.
When must an LLP be audited?
When its turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or its partners' contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh in the financial year.
Which offices deal with a statutory audit for a business in George Town?
Companies with a registered office in George Town come under the Registrar of Companies, Chennai. Income-tax appeals from George Town go to the Commissioner (Appeals) and then to the ITAT Chennai Benches; writs lie to the Madras High Court.
Do you also handle a statutory audit for businesses near George Town?
Yes. We also work with businesses in High Court, Park Town, Fort St. George, Vepery and Anna Salai and elsewhere in Chennai, on the same terms and online.
Do I need to visit your office from George Town?
No. We serve George Town from our head office at Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai. Documents are shared securely online, filings are signed with a digital signature, and meetings are by video or at our office by appointment. Call +91 99622 60333 or email support@virtualauditor.in.