Last updated: 14 Oct 2026

Virtual Auditor

Audit Services in Patna

Last updated: 14 Oct 2026

Quick answer: Virtual Auditor provides statutory audit & assurance services for businesses in Patna, Bihar — remotely, with meetings by video or at our Mumbai office, about 1,741 km away. Company filings for Patna are made with ROC-cum-OL Patna. Starts from ₹35,000 + 18% GST professional fees (govt fees extra); Standard turnaround is 7–10 working days.

Patna — the local picture for statutory audit & assurance services

Patna is Bihar's capital and its trading, education and construction hub, with the Patliputra and Bihta industrial areas and a fast-growing base of small companies and contractors. ROC-cum-OL Patna, the Patna High Court and ITAT Patna are in the city; NCLT matters go to Kolkata. For statutory audit & assurance services this means reports are filed with ROC-cum-OL Patna and relied on by the Pr. CCIT Bihar & Jharkhand (Patna) charge and the Bihar 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 Patna, Bihar since 2012.

Statutory Audit & Assurance Services in Patna

Virtual Auditor provides statutory audit & assurance services in Patna, Bihar. Capital of Bihar — growing business centre.

ROC jurisdiction: ROC-cum-OL Patna.

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

Patna Compliance Information

ROC OfficeROC-cum-OL Patna
CityPatna
StateBihar

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 Patna?
ROC-cum-OL Patna has jurisdiction over companies with a registered office in Bihar. Virtual Auditor files SPICe+, PAS-3, SH-7 and annual returns with that office on your behalf.
Which High Court has jurisdiction over Patna?
Writ petitions and appeals from Patna lie before the Patna High Court.
Do you have an office in Patna?
No. Patna is served remotely from our Mumbai office, about 1,741 km away: 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 Patna

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

Patna hosts ROC Patna, the Patna High Court principal bench, ITAT Patna, and the Bihta industrial area (foods, auto-component). The Patna-Buxar-Ghazipur Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor and the Patna Metro under construction create new logistics-FDI opportunities.

The economic mix of Patna runs across cement (Bhojpur, Rohtas), small-scale engineering, sugar — sectors that consistently dominate the regulatory case-load and the profile of the engagements we field from this jurisdiction. Notable industrial enclaves include food processing parks at Begusarai and Muzaffarpur. On the AD-Bank side, SBI Patna lead bank with PNB, Bank of Baroda also providing AD-I services; FEMA filings of any complexity often referred to Kolkata AD branches.

Bihar's Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2016 (renewed 2022) offers up to 30% capital subsidy for textile units and 15% for general manufacturing, plus reimbursement of stamp duty and electricity duty.

Section 143(3) Reportable Matters in Patna

Patna-region industry exposure (agro-processing (rice, maize, makhana — Bihar accounts for 85% of India's makhana output), leather (Muzaffarpur)) typically drives audit attention to inventory verification, related-party transactions, and contingent-liability disclosure.

Engagement — Patna 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 Patna. Free 30-minute consultation: +91 99622 60333.

Patna: compliance facts for statutory audit & assurance services

Patna is Bihar's capital and its trading, education and construction hub, with the Patliputra and Bihta industrial areas and a fast-growing base of small companies and contractors. ROC-cum-OL Patna, the Patna High Court and ITAT Patna are in the city; NCLT matters go to Kolkata. For statutory audit & assurance services this means reports are filed with ROC-cum-OL Patna and relied on by the Pr. CCIT Bihar & Jharkhand (Patna) charge and the Bihar GST administration.

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

Registrar of CompaniesROC-cum-OL Patna
Income-tax region (Pr. CCIT)Pr. CCIT Bihar & Jharkhand (Patna)
GST state code10
High CourtPatna High Court
Nearest Virtual Auditor officeMumbai office — Workafella, AK Estate, SV Road, off Veer Savarkar Flyover, Goregaon West, Mumbai (about 1,741 km by road from Patna)

Patna companies file with ROC-cum-OL Patna; writ remedies lie before the Patna High Court; tax appeals go to the ITAT Patna.

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

Full note on the national page.