Startup Accounting & Compliance
Books, GST, TDS, payroll, ROC and tax for early-stage companies
- 1Set upChart of accounts and compliance calendar.
- 2RunMonthly close and filings.
- 3ReportMIS and investor updates.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Startup Accounting & Compliance
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A startup company must keep proper books from day one, get its accounts audited every year, hold an AGM and file AOC-4 and MGT-7 with the ROC, and file its income-tax return. GST registration is needed once turnover crosses the threshold or for inter-state goods supplies, TDS returns are quarterly once you pay salaries or vendors, and PF and ESIC apply as headcount grows.
We keep monthly books investor-ready — revenue recognised correctly, ESOP and convertible instruments accounted for, and reconciliations done — and run the statutory calendar so nothing is missed.
Monthly MIS shows burn, runway and unit economics, and the same numbers flow into investor updates and the next round's data room.
| ROC | AOC-4 within 30 days and MGT-7 within 60 days of the AGM |
|---|---|
| Audit | Statutory audit for every company |
| GST | Threshold-based; mandatory for inter-state goods supplies |
| TDS returns | Quarterly (Forms 138 and 140 from 1 April 2026) |
| Payroll | PF and ESIC as headcount thresholds are crossed |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Newly incorporated startups
- Funded startups needing investor-grade books
- Founders without an in-house finance team
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations
- GST, TDS and payroll compliance
- ROC and income-tax filings
- Monthly MIS
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Chart of accounts and compliance calendar.
Monthly close and filings.
MIS and investor updates.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- Startup accounting
- Monthly books and reconciliations.
- Startup compliance
- ROC, GST, TDS, payroll and tax calendar.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
