Statutory Audit & Assurance Services in West Bengal
Our Service Scope in West Bengal
- Statutory Audit (Companies Act)
- Tax Audit (Section 44AB)
- Internal Audit
- GST Audit
- Concurrent Audit
- Stock Audit
- Revenue Audit
- Forensic Audit Support
Compliance Information
ROC: ROC Kolkata. Pincode: 700001.
Indicative Fee Structure
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Audit Services | From ₹25,000 |
| Free Consultation | 30 minutes, no obligation |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is statutory audit required?
All companies registered under Companies Act must get audited annually. LLPs with turnover >₹40L or capital >₹25L also require audit.
What is Section 44AB tax audit?
Tax audit is required when business turnover exceeds ₹1 crore (₹10 crore if cash transactions <5%) or professional receipts exceed ₹50 lakhs.
How long does an audit take?
Typically 2-4 weeks depending on company size. We provide a detailed timeline at engagement stage.
Do you provide audit services services in West Bengal?
Yes. Virtual Auditor serves clients across West Bengal from our offices in Chennai, Bangalore, and Mumbai. We handle the complete process remotely with in-person meetings available at our nearest office. Contact +91 99622 60333.
What is the ROC jurisdiction for West Bengal?
Companies registered in West Bengal fall under ROC Kolkata. Virtual Auditor handles all ROC filings for West Bengal-registered companies.
What is the stamp duty for company registration in West Bengal?
Stamp duty in West Bengal: 0.15% on authorised capital. Professional tax: ₹2,500/year. Contact us for exact computation based on your authorised capital.
Statutory Audit Services in West Bengal — Methodology and Scope
Statutory audit under Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not optional for any company registered in India regardless of size. West Bengal combines traditional industries (jute, tea, engineering), education, and growing services activity centred in Kolkata. For West Bengal-based companies, audit risk areas vary by industry: working capital cycles for traders, revenue recognition (Ind AS 115) for service businesses, inventory valuation for manufacturers, and impairment testing for asset-heavy businesses. Our audits are conducted under SA 200-705 (Standards on Auditing issued by ICAI), with a risk-based methodology that allocates audit hours proportionate to identified risk areas rather than spreading effort uniformly across the trial balance.
Statutory Audit — Companies Act 2013 Compliance
The auditor's report under Section 143(3) must address 11 statutory matters including: existence of internal financial controls (CARO 2020), reporting on related party transactions, compliance with Section 197 (managerial remuneration), depositor protection (Section 73-76), and the auditor's opinion on whether the financial statements present a true and fair view. For listed and certain unlisted public companies, Internal Financial Controls (IFC) audit under Section 143(3)(i) requires a separate opinion on the design and operating effectiveness of controls — a SOX-equivalent regime that demands a documented walkthrough, control testing, and CEO/CFO attestation.
Tax Audit under Section 44AB
Tax audit applies to businesses with turnover exceeding ₹1 crore (₹10 crore where 95%+ digital receipts) and professionals with gross receipts exceeding ₹50 lakh. The Form 3CD report contains 44 clauses covering ICDS compliance, deemed profit calculations, related party transactions under Section 40A(2)(b), TDS reconciliation, MAT/AMT computations, and Section 43B disallowances. Late or defective Form 3CD filing under Section 271B attracts penalty of 0.5% of turnover up to ₹1.5 lakh.
Internal Audit & Risk Assurance
Internal audit under Section 138 is mandatory for listed companies, unlisted public companies meeting specified thresholds (₹50 crore paid-up capital or ₹200 crore turnover), and private companies meeting ₹100 crore turnover or ₹100 crore loans. We design risk-based annual internal audit plans focused on revenue assurance, procurement, payroll, fixed assets, and IT general controls. For West Bengal businesses scaling rapidly, internal audit is often the early-warning system that catches procurement leakages, payroll ghost employees, and revenue cycle gaps before they become material.
GST Audit & Annual Return Reconciliation
Although GSTR-9C as a mandatory CA-certified reconciliation has been relaxed for taxpayers below ₹5 crore turnover, the underlying reconciliation between books, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2A/2B, and the income tax return remains essential. GST departmental audit notices under Section 65 are increasingly common in West Bengal and across West Bengal, with input tax credit mismatches being the leading audit issue. Our pre-audit reconciliation packs are designed to withstand both Section 65 audit and Section 73/74 demand proceedings.
Bank Audit, Concurrent Audit, and Stock Audit
For NBFCs, listed entities, and large borrowers, additional audits include: stock audits at the request of consortium bankers (typically quarterly), concurrent audit of high-volume branches, and forensic audits where IRAC norms classification is in question. We are empanelled with leading public and private banks for concurrent and stock audit assignments serving West Bengal and West Bengal clients.
Why CA V. Viswanathan and Virtual Auditor for West Bengal?
Virtual Auditor is led by CA V. Viswanathan — FCA, ACS, CFE, and IBBI Registered Valuer (IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333) — with 13+ years of practice across direct tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, valuation, FEMA, IBC, and forensic accounting. Engagements for West Bengal clients are scoped on fixed-fee terms wherever possible, with a named partner owner and full documentation discipline that withstands tax assessments, CIT(A)/ITAT proceedings, NCLT scrutiny, and AD-Bank inspections. Offices in Chennai, Bangalore, and Mumbai serve clients across West Bengal and pan-India, with all engagements running on secure document-room workflows and weekly status updates.
Get Started — Free 30-Minute Consultation
To discuss your specific West Bengal requirement, call +91 99622 60333 or email support@virtualauditor.in. We will provide a clear scope, timeline, and fixed-fee quote within 24 hours of the consultation. References from comparable engagements available on request, subject to client confidentiality.