Company Registration in Mumbai: Process, Cost & Compliance Featured Answer: Registering a company in Mumbai involves filing the SPICe+ form with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, paying Maharashtra-specific stamp duty on the MOA and AOA, and obtaining mandatory local registrations including the Maharashtra Shop and Establishment Act licence and Professional Tax Registration Certificate (PTRC). […]
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Company Registration in Bangalore: Startup Hub Guide Featured Answer: Bangalore (Bengaluru) is India’s leading startup ecosystem and technology hub. Registering a company in Bangalore involves filing SPICe+ with ROC Bangalore, paying Karnataka-specific stamp duty and complying with Karnataka Professional Tax and Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act. The Karnataka government’s startup policy and KIADB incentives […]
DPIIT Startup Recognition: Tax Benefits, IPR & Self-Certification Featured Answer: DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) Startup Recognition is a government certification that unlocks tax exemptions under Section 80IAC of the Income Tax Act (3-year tax holiday on profits), exemption from angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib), self-certification under 9 labour and 3 […]
Secretarial Audit: Section 204 Applicability & MR-3 Report Featured Answer: Secretarial Audit under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 is a comprehensive compliance audit conducted by a Company Secretary in Practice (PCS). It is mandatory for every listed company and every company belonging to prescribed classes — those with paid-up share capital of ₹50 […]
Independent Director: Appointment, Tenure, Remuneration & Liability under Companies Act 2013 Author: CA V. Viswanathan, IBBI Registered Valuer (Reg. No. IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333) | Published: 20 March 2026 | Vertical: Company Secretary Services Featured Answer: An independent director is a non-executive director who has no material or pecuniary relationship with the company, its promoters, or its management. […]
Indian Subsidiary vs Branch Office vs Liaison Office: Foreign Company Options in India (2026) Quick Answer A foreign company entering India has four primary structural options: Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS), Branch Office (BO), Liaison Office (LO), and Project Office (PO). The choice depends on the nature of Indian operations, tax implications, liability exposure, and regulatory […]
Safe Harbour Rules in Transfer Pricing: Section 92CB, Rule 10TD & 10TE — Simplified Guide Quick Answer: What Are Safe Harbour Rules in Transfer Pricing? Safe Harbour Rules under Section 92CB of the Income-tax Act, 1961, read with Rules 10TD, 10TE, and 10TF of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, allow eligible taxpayers to adopt pre-prescribed transfer […]
Private Limited Company Registration in India: Complete 2026 Process (SPICe+, Costs & Timeline) 📌 Quick Answer: How to Register a Private Limited Company in India in 2026 A Private Limited Company is registered through the SPICe+ (INC-32) integrated form on the MCA portal. The single-window process now covers PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESI, GST registration, and […]
LLP Registration in India: Complete 2026 Guide (FiLLiP, Agreement & Compliance) 📌 Quick Answer: How to Register an LLP in India in 2026 A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is registered through the FiLLiP (Form for incorporation of LLP) on the MCA portal. The process involves: (1) obtaining DSC for designated partners, (2) reserving the LLP […]
One Person Company (OPC): Registration, Compliance & Conversion Triggers 📌 Quick Answer: What Is an OPC and Who Should Register One? A One Person Company (OPC) is a company with only one member (shareholder), defined under Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013. It provides the benefits of a separate legal entity and limited liability […]