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Startup Compliance Checklist Tool
Identify required compliances based on business type and turnover.
Startup / Business Compliance Checklist
Identify required compliances based on business type and turnover.
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Applicable Compliances
14 required
ITR filing (annual)
Annual (by Jul 31 / Oct 31) • Penalty: ₹5,000 late fee + interest
Advance tax payments
Quarterly (Jun/Sep/Dec/Mar) • Penalty: Interest u/s 234B & 234C
TDS deduction & deposit
Monthly deposit, quarterly returns • Penalty: Interest 1.5% pm + late fee
TDS returns (Form 24Q/26Q)
Quarterly • Penalty: ₹200/day
GSTR-1 filing
Monthly / Quarterly (QRMP) • Penalty: ₹50/day, max ₹10,000
GSTR-3B filing
Monthly / Quarterly • Penalty: ₹50/day + 18% interest on tax due
Annual Return (MGT-7 / MGT-7A)
Annual (within 60 days of AGM) • Penalty: ₹100/day
Financial Statements (AOC-4)
Annual (within 30 days of AGM) • Penalty: ₹100/day
AGM (Annual General Meeting)
Annual (by Sep 30) • Penalty: ₹1,00,000 + ₹5,000/day
DIR-3 KYC (Director)
Annual (by Sep 30) • Penalty: ₹5,000
Statutory Audit
Annual • Penalty: Non-compliance may lead to strike-off
EPF / PF registration & returns
Monthly • Penalty: Interest + damages
ESIC registration & returns (if applicable)
Half-yearly • Penalty: Interest + penalty
Professional Tax (state-wise)
Monthly / Annually • Penalty: Varies by state
Not applicable for your profile:
Tax audit (if turnover > ₹1Cr / ₹50L for professionals)
GSTR-9 annual return
This is a general compliance guide, not legal advice. Specific requirements vary by industry, state, and business activities. Consult our CA team to build a customized compliance calendar for your business.
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