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GSTFeatured

Input Tax Credit (ITC) under GST: rules, conditions and reversal

Input tax credit lets businesses offset GST paid on purchases against GST on sales. Learn the conditions to claim ITC, blocked credits, and when ITC must be reversed.

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Published 22 Mar 2025
TDS & TCSFeatured

TDS under Section 192 on Salary: rate, threshold & compliance

TDS on salary is deducted by every employer from the monthly salary paid to an employee, based on the employee's estimated annual income and chosen tax regime. Learn the TDS rate, threshold, who must deduct, deposit and return-filing timelines under Section 192.

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Published 15 Mar 2025
Income TaxFeatured

Capital Gains Tax in India: short-term vs long-term

Capital gains arise when you sell assets like shares, mutual funds or property. Learn the difference between short-term and long-term gains, holding periods and indexation.

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Published 7 Mar 2025
Company Law & ROCFeatured

Class 3 DSC: the standard digital signature for company, GST & tax filings

Class 3 is the highest-assurance Digital Signature Certificate and the standard requirement for MCA, GST, income tax, DGFT and e-tendering. Here is who needs it, documents, and how to apply.

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Published 28 Feb 2025
Licenses & PermitsFeatured

Import Export Code (IEC): registration guide

An IEC from the DGFT is mandatory to import or export from India. Learn who needs it, the documents, the online process, and the annual update requirement.

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Published 20 Feb 2025
Income TaxFeatured

Income Tax Notices: types and how to respond

The tax department issues notices under sections like 143(1), 139(9), 142(1) and 148. Learn what each means and how to respond on the e-filing portal.

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Published 29 Jan 2025
GSTFeatured

GST Return Due Dates: GSTR-1, 3B, 9 and more

A ready reference for GST return due dates — GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, CMP-08, GSTR-9 and QRMP timelines — so you never miss a filing.

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Published 28 Jan 2025
Startup & MSME

Startup India (DPIIT) Registration in Itanagar

Eligible startups in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh can get DPIIT recognition for tax holidays, easier compliance and funding access. Learn eligibility, benefits and the recognition process.

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Published 20 Jul 2026
Startup & MSME

Udyam (MSME) Registration in Rajasthan

Register your Rajasthan business as an MSME on the Udyam portal — free — to access priority lending, subsidies and delayed-payment protection. Eligibility and process.

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Published 20 Jul 2026
Business Registration

Trademark Registration in Guna

Protect your brand with trademark registration in Guna. Learn about trademark classes, the search-to-registration process, the ™ and ® symbols, and timelines.

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Published 20 Jul 2026
Business Registration

Trademark Registration in Salem

Protect your brand with trademark registration in Salem. Learn about trademark classes, the search-to-registration process, the ™ and ® symbols, and timelines.

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Published 20 Jul 2026
Business Registration

Trademark Registration in Basti

Protect your brand with trademark registration in Basti. Learn about trademark classes, the search-to-registration process, the ™ and ® symbols, and timelines.

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Published 20 Jul 2026
Business Registration

Trademark Registration in Udupi

Protect your brand with trademark registration in Udupi. Learn about trademark classes, the search-to-registration process, the ™ and ® symbols, and timelines.

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Published 20 Jul 2026
Business Registration

Trademark Registration in Kaithal

Protect your brand with trademark registration in Kaithal. Learn about trademark classes, the search-to-registration process, the ™ and ® symbols, and timelines.

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Published 20 Jul 2026
Business Registration

Trademark Registration in Una

Protect your brand with trademark registration in Una. Learn about trademark classes, the search-to-registration process, the ™ and ® symbols, and timelines.

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Published 20 Jul 2026
Business Registration

Section 8 (NGO) Company Registration in Indore

Register a not-for-profit Section 8 company in Indore, Madhya Pradesh for charitable, educational or social objectives. Learn eligibility, the MCA licence process, documents and compliance.

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Published 20 Jul 2026
Business Registration

LLP Registration in Tiruchirappalli: process, documents & fees

Register a Limited Liability Partnership in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Understand LLP benefits, the FiLLiP incorporation process on the MCA, documents and ongoing compliance.

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Published 20 Jul 2026
Licenses & Permits

FSSAI Food License & Registration in Jammu

Any food business in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir — restaurant, cloud kitchen, manufacturer or trader — needs an FSSAI registration or license. Learn the categories, documents and FoSCoS process.

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Published 20 Jul 2026

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