You registered your company — now the clock starts. Miss INC-20A, the first auditor, or GST and the penalties pile up fast. I handle every first-year filing and registration so you stay investor-ready and penalty-free.
Every newly incorporated private limited company in India must complete these — by deadline, or face additional fees and director liability.
Hold the first board meeting within 30 days of incorporation and appoint the first statutory auditor. File Form ADT-1 for the auditor appointment.
Issue share certificates to all subscribers within 60 days of incorporation, pay stamp duty, and update the register of members.
Open the company bank account, deposit the subscribed capital, and file Form INC-20A declaring commencement of business (Section 10A).
Penalty if late: ₹50,000 on the company + ₹1,000/day per director — and you can't legally operate or borrow.Directors file DIR-3 KYC by 30 September each year. Maintain statutory registers and minutes, then file the annual returns (AOC-4, MGT-7) after your first AGM.
Late annual filing: ₹100/day per form, no cap — and risk of director disqualification.Beyond the Companies Act, most new companies need these to invoice clients, hire, and unlock benefits.
Mandatory above ₹40L (goods) / ₹20L (services), for inter-state or e-commerce supply — or voluntary to claim input credit and bill GST.
Free Udyam registration unlocks priority lending, subsidies, and protection against delayed payments.
DPIIT recognition gives tax holidays, self-certification, and easier funding access for eligible startups.
Employer & employee professional tax registration is required for companies operating in Karnataka.
Registration under the Karnataka Shops & Commercial Establishments Act for your registered place of business.
Provident Fund (20+ employees) and ESI (10+ employees) registration as your team grows.
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Hold the first board meeting and appoint the first auditor (ADT-1) within 30 days, issue share certificates within 60 days, file INC-20A within 180 days, and obtain registrations like GST and professional tax. DIR-3 KYC is due by 30 September yearly, followed by annual ROC filings.
INC-20A is the commencement-of-business declaration due within 180 days (Section 10A). Late filing costs ₹50,000 on the company plus ₹1,000/day per director, and you can't legally operate or borrow until filed.
Yes if turnover crosses ₹40L (goods)/₹20L (services), for inter-state or e-commerce supply. Many startups register voluntarily to claim input tax credit and invoice clients with GST.
Typically ₹15,000–₹50,000 depending on registrations and activity. Use our Compliance Cost Estimator for a personalised figure.
Not legally below ₹10 crore paid-up capital, but most startups use an outsourced/virtual CS to manage filings, registrations and investor-ready governance without missing deadlines.
I'll map every deadline for your company and handle the filings — INC-20A, auditor, GST, registrations and your annual ROC compliance.
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