Statutory & Tax Audit in Santacruz East, Mumbai
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 Santacruz East, Mumbai, from our Mumbai office at Workafella, Goregaon West. Reports are signed by a chartered accountant and filed online with the MCA and the Income Tax Department.
Santacruz East: the local picture for Audit Services
This page covers Santacruz East and Vakola. Santacruz East lies in Mumbai Suburban district, Maharashtra. Its business mix is typical of a residential neighbourhood with shops, clinics and home-based businesses. Nearby areas we also serve include Santacruz West, Bandra West, Khar and Vile Parle West. We serve clients in Santacruz East from our Mumbai office at Workafella, Goregaon West. Small companies and professionals here mostly need their first statutory audit set up properly — books, registers and the auditor's appointment on record. Companies with a registered office in Santacruz East come under the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai (Mumbai-I), for Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts. Income-tax appeals from Santacruz East go to the Commissioner (Appeals) and then to the ITAT Mumbai Benches; writs lie to the Bombay 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.
How is the auditor appointed and changed?
The board appoints a new company's first auditor within 30 days of incorporation (section 139(6)). After that the members appoint the auditor at the annual general meeting for a term of five years (section 139(1)), and the company files Form ADT-1 within 15 days. Resignations are reported in ADT-3.
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 Santacruz East
- 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
- Board and shareholder minutes
- Trial balance, ledgers and bank statements for the year
- Fixed-asset and stock registers
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 Santacruz East?
Companies with a registered office in Santacruz East come under the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai (Mumbai-I), for Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts. Income-tax appeals from Santacruz East go to the Commissioner (Appeals) and then to the ITAT Mumbai Benches; writs lie to the Bombay High Court.
Do you also handle a statutory audit for businesses near Santacruz East?
Yes. We also work with businesses in Santacruz West, Bandra West, Khar, Vile Parle West and Vile Parle East and elsewhere in Mumbai, on the same terms and online.
Do I need to visit your office from Santacruz East?
No. We serve Santacruz East from our Mumbai office at Workafella, Goregaon West. 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.