Managing finances is a critical part of running any business. Without clear financial records, it is difficult to make informed decisions or comply with legal requirements. I have seen many businesses struggle because they overlook the importance of proper bookkeeping and accounting. This post will help you understand how these services support your business accounting solutions and why they matter for your success. Why Business Accounting Solutions Matter Every business need

Registering for GST is a crucial step for businesses in Bangalore. It ensures compliance with tax laws and opens doors to various benefits. I will guide you through the entire process of online GST registration. This guide is clear, practical, and easy to follow. Understanding Online GST Registration GST registration is mandatory for businesses with turnover above a certain threshold. It allows you to collect GST from customers and claim input tax credit. The process is now f

Starting an import-export business in India requires several formalities. One of the most important is obtaining an Import Export Code (IEC). This code is mandatory for anyone who wants to engage in international trade. I will guide you through the process of how to register import export code online in India. This will help you save time and avoid unnecessary complications. Why You Need to Register Import Export Code The Import Export Code is a unique 10-digit number issued

Business services in Bengaluru: payroll processing, PF and ESI, Karnataka PT, GST, incorporation, and ongoing accounting.

PF and ESI registration, monthly returns, employee updates and Karnataka professional tax compliance support for employers in Bengaluru.

Company incorporation and business setup support in Bengaluru for private limited companies, LLPs and OPCs, including post-incorporation compliance.

GST registration, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B return filing, ITC reconciliations, annual returns and GST compliance assistance in Bengaluru.

Ongoing bookkeeping, Tally accounting, bank and GST reconciliation, management reports and year-end financial statement support in Bengaluru.

Monthly payroll processing, payslips, salary TDS, employee records and statutory payroll compliance support for Bengaluru businesses.

Starting a private limited company in Bangalore is a smart move for many businesses. It offers limited liability, easy access to funding, and a professional image. However, the company registration process can seem complex without the right guidance. I will walk you through the key steps and important details to help you register your private limited company smoothly. Understanding the Company Registration Process in Bangalore The company registration process in Bangalore inv

Originally shared on 2026-10-18. This post relates to the periods and dates stated below. Assessment Year 2026–27 and Tax Year 2026–27 refer to different income periods. Check the year before preparing your tax records. Income earned during FY 2025–26 belongs to Assessment Year 2026–27 and remains governed by the Income-tax Act, 1961, even when the return is filed after 1 April 2026. Income earned during FY 2026–27 belongs to Tax Year 2026–27 under the Income-tax Act, 2025. I

Originally shared on 2026-10-18. This post relates to the periods and dates stated below. Paid income tax under the wrong payment head? Check the challan-correction facility promptly. For eligible PAN-based challans, the e-Filing portal allows requests to correct the major head or minor head within 30 days of the challan deposit date. This online facility covers eligible paid, unconsumed challans under minor heads 100 (advance tax), 300 (self-assessment tax) and 400 (regular

Originally shared on 2026-10-18. This post relates to the periods and dates stated below. Found a missed sales invoice or an error after filing GSTR-1? Review whether GSTR-1A can help before you file GSTR-3B. For regular GST taxpayers, GSTR-1A is an optional facility to add omitted current-period supply details or make permitted corrections to that period’s GSTR-1. It becomes available after GSTR-1 is filed or its due date, whichever is later. GSTR-1A can be filed only once f

Originally shared on 2026-10-14. This post relates to the periods and dates stated below. TDS deducted from your salary or business receipts but missing from Form 26AS? Check the reporting before assuming the credit is available. For FY 2025–26 / AY 2026–27, compare Form 16 or Form 16A with Form 26AS and your supporting records. Verify your PAN, the deductor’s TAN and the tax amount. If the mismatch arises from the employer’s or payer’s TDS reporting, contact them to review a

Originally shared on 2026-10-13. This post relates to the periods and dates stated below. Received an income-tax notice by email or post? Verify its authenticity before sharing documents or making a payment. Individuals and businesses can use “Authenticate Notice / Order issued by ITD” under Quick Links on the Income Tax e-Filing portal. This service is available without logging in. Choose the Document Identification Number (DIN) and mobile-number option, enter the details an

Originally shared on 2026-10-13. This post relates to the periods and dates stated below. Quarterly GSTR-1 for July–September 2026 is ordinarily due on 13 October 2026 for taxpayers filing under the QRMP scheme. Before filing, reconcile the quarter’s sales register with invoices, debit notes, credit notes and any invoices already furnished through IFF for July or August. Check customer GSTINs, invoice numbers, place of supply, taxable values, GST rates and tax amounts. Avoid

Originally shared on 2026-10-18. This post relates to the periods and dates stated below. Adding a new supplier? Check their GST registration details before updating your vendor records. The GST portal’s “Search Taxpayer” facility lets you look up a GSTIN without logging in. Review the legal name, trade name, registration status, registration date and principal place of business. Where applicable, check the cancellation date and available return-filing details. Compare these

Originally shared on 2026-09-30. This post relates to the periods and dates stated below. Issuing a credit note does not, by itself, create an e-way-bill requirement. The key question is whether goods are physically moving. When goods are returned by a customer and the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, an e-way bill is generally required before movement, even though the movement is for a reason other than a fresh supply. The e-way-bill system provides “Sales Return” as a rea

Originally shared on 2026-10-09. This post relates to the periods and dates stated below. Claimed GST credit on purchase invoices that are still unpaid? Check your supplier payment ageing. For GST-registered businesses, failure to pay the invoice value plus GST within 180 days of the invoice date generally requires payment or reversal of the input tax credit proportionate to the unpaid amount, along with applicable interest. This rule excludes supplies taxed under reverse cha

Originally shared on 2026-10-09. This post relates to the periods and dates stated below. Before filing GSTR-1, check the document series used during the tax period—not only the taxable values. Table 13, “Documents Issued,” records document-series information and shows total documents, cancelled documents and net documents issued. When outward-supply details are reported in the applicable GSTR-1 tables, the GST portal requires Table 13 details before generating the summary. C