Our Services

Incorporation Services

We provide comprehensive company incorporation services in India.In India, various types of business entities can be incorporated depending on your business needs, ownership structure, and compliance requirements:

Private Limited

Our team assists with getting your Private Limited company registered with fast track mode and hassle free.

LLP Incorporation

Our team assists with getting your LLP Incorporation registered with fast track mode and hassle free with ease.

Section 8 NGO

Our team assists with getting your NGO company registered under section 8 with fast track mode and hassle free.

OPC Incorporation

Our team assists with getting your OPC company registered under MCA with fast track mode and hassle free.

Taxation Services

NRI Taxation

Our NRI Taxation Services Include:
  • βœ” Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing for NRIs

  • βœ” Capital Gains Tax on Property Sale

  • βœ” TDS Advisory & Lower TDS Certificate

  • βœ” DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement)

  • βœ” Rental Income Taxation & Compliances

  • βœ” Repatriation of Funds Advisory

  • βœ” NRO/NRE Account Tax Guidance

  • βœ” Tax Planning & Refund Assistance

Capital Gain on Sale of property

1️⃣ Types of Capital Gains
βœ… Short-Term Capital Gain (STCG)
  • If property is sold within 24 months of purchase.

  • Taxed at normal income tax slab rates.

βœ… Long-Term Capital Gain (LTCG)
  • If property is sold after 24 months.

  • Taxed at 20% with indexation benefit

  • Taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit

Tax on Purchase of Property

πŸ”Ή 1️⃣ Section 50C – Applicable to Seller
  • Applies to the seller of immovable property.

  • If Sale Consideration < Stamp Duty Value, then Stamp Duty Value is deemed as sale consideration for capital gain calculation.

  • This increases the seller’s taxable capital gain.

βœ… Safe Harbour Rule

If the difference between actual consideration and stamp duty value does not exceed 10%, actual sale price can be accepted.

βœ… TDS Deduction

TDS is 1% for Resident and Special rate for NRI.

Taxation Law for Transferring Money Outside India

πŸ”Ή 1️⃣ Governing Law – FEMA

Foreign remittances are regulated under:

Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999

All outward remittances must comply with FEMA rules and RBI guidelines.


πŸ”Ή 2️⃣ Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)

Under RBI’s LRS:

  • Resident individuals can remit up to USD 250,000 per financial year.

  • Permitted for:

    • Investment in foreign companies

    • Setting up wholly owned subsidiary

    • Acquisition of shares abroad

    • Business investment

Remittance must be made through authorized banks.

Virtual CFO Services

Why Virtual CFO Services Are Important for MSMEs

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Indian economy. However, most MSMEs cannot afford a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO). That’s where Virtual CFO (vCFO) services become highly valuable.

Registered MSMEs under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises benefit significantly from professional financial management without bearing the high cost of a full-time CFO.

ROC Services

1️⃣ Private Limited Company

(Registered under Companies Act, 2013)

πŸ“Œ Mandatory Annual ROC Compliances
  1. AOC-4 – Filing of Financial Statements

  2. MGT-7 / MGT-7A – Annual Return

  3. ADT-1 – Appointment of Auditor

  4. DIR-3 KYC – Director KYC (Yearly)

  5. DPT-3 – Return of Deposits (if applicable)

πŸ“Œ Event-Based Compliances
  • Change in Director (DIR-12)

  • Increase in Authorized Capital (SH-7)

  • Allotment of Shares (PAS-3)

  • Change in Registered Office (INC-22)

  • Charge Creation/Modification (CHG-1)

2️⃣ Limited Liability Partnership

(Registered under Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008)

πŸ“Œ Mandatory Annual ROC Compliances
  1. Form 11 – Annual Return (Due: 30th May)

  2. Form 8 – Statement of Accounts & Solvency (Due: 30th October)

  3. DIR-3 KYC – For Designated Partners

πŸ“Œ Event-Based Compliances
  • Change in Partner (Form 4)

  • Change in LLP Agreement (Form 3)

  • Change in Registered Office (Form 15)

  • Conversion from LLP to Private LimitedΒ 
  • Closure of LLP Company
3️⃣ Section 8 Company

(Non-ProfitΒ  under Section 8 of Companies Act, 2013)

πŸ“Œ Mandatory Annual ROC Compliances
  1. AOC-4 – Financial Statements

  2. MGT-7 – Annual Return

  3. ADT-1 – Auditor Appointment

  4. DIR-3 KYC

  5. DPT-3 (if applicable)

  6. CSR reporting (if applicable)

πŸ“Œ Additional Compliance
  • Compliance with object clause (No dividend distribution)

  • FCRA compliance (if foreign funds received)

4️⃣ One Person Company (OPC)

(Under Companies Act, 2013)

πŸ“Œ Mandatory Annual ROC Compliances
  1. AOC-4 – Financial Statements

  2. MGT-7A – Annual Return (Simplified form)

  3. ADT-1 – Auditor Appointment

  4. DIR-3 KYC

πŸ“Œ Special Points
  • No AGM required

  • Board Meeting:
    Minimum 2 per year

  • Easy compliances every year

GST Services

1️⃣ GST Registration Services
  • New GST Registration

  • Amendment in Registration

  • Cancellation / Revocation

  • LUT Filing (Export without payment of tax)

  • Aadhaar Authentication

  • GST Migration cases

2️⃣ Monthly / Quarterly GST Returns
πŸ”Ή Regular Taxpayer
  1. GSTR-1 – Outward Supply Return

  2. GSTR-3B – Summary Return & Tax Payment

  3. GSTR-9 – Annual Return

  4. GSTR-9C – Reconciliation Statement (if applicable)

3️⃣ Department Notices Handling
  • Show Cause Notice (SCN) reply

  • ASMT-10 (Mismatch notice)

  • DRC-01 / DRC-07 proceedings

  • DRC-01A (Pre-consultation notice)

  • GST Registration cancellation notice

4️⃣ Appeals & Representation
  • Appeal before Appellate Authority (GST APL-01)

  • Representation before GST Officer

  • Rectification applications

  • Pre-deposit calculations

Audit Services

1️⃣ Tax Audit

πŸ“˜ Meaning:Tax Audit is conducted under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961.It is mandatory when turnover exceeds prescribed limits.

πŸ“Œ Applicability (General Limits)
  • Business turnover above β‚Ή1 crore
    (β‚Ή10 crore if cash transactions ≀5%)

  • Profession receipts above β‚Ή50 lakh

πŸ“Œ Objective:
  • Ensure proper maintenance of books

  • Verify compliance with income tax provisions

  • Report disallowances & tax adjustments

πŸ“Œ Forms:
  • Form 3CA / 3CB

  • Form 3CD (Audit Report)

πŸ“Œ Filed With:

Income Tax Department

2️⃣ Statutory Audit

πŸ“˜ Meaning:Statutory Audit is compulsory under the Companies Act, 2013.Every company (Private Ltd, OPC, Section 8, Public Ltd) must get accounts audited annually β€” irrespective of turnover.

πŸ“Œ Objective:
  • Verify true & fair view of financial statements

  • Ensure compliance with Companies Act

  • Protect shareholders’ interest

πŸ“Œ Auditor Appointment:
  • Filed in ADT-1 with Ministry of Corporate Affairs

πŸ“Œ Applicable To:
  • Private Limited Company

  • Public Company

  • OPC

  • Section 8 Company

(Not mandatory for LLP unless turnover exceeds limits)

3️⃣ Internal Audit

πŸ“˜ Meaning:Internal Audit is an independent evaluation of internal controls, risk management & operational efficiency.

πŸ“Œ Mandatory For (Companies Act Criteria):

As per Section 138 of Companies Act, 2013, applicable to:

  • Listed companies

  • Certain unlisted companies based on turnover, loan, or paid-up capital limits

πŸ“Œ Objective:
  • Improve internal control system

  • Prevent fraud & errors

  • Risk management

  • Process improvement

πŸ“Œ Nature:

βœ” Continuous process
βœ” Conducted quarterly/periodically
βœ” Report submitted to management

4️⃣ Audit Liaisoning OfficeΒ 

πŸ“˜ Meaning:Audit Liaisoning means representing client before tax or government authorities during audit or assessment. It is not a type of audit, but a professional representation service.

πŸ“Œ Covers:
  • Income Tax scrutiny cases

  • GST audit & departmental audit

  • Notice handling

  • Document submission

  • Reply drafting

  • Personal hearing representation

πŸ“Œ Authorities Involved:
  • Income Tax Department

  • Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs

  • Ministry of Corporate Affairs

πŸ“Œ Objective:
  • Ensure smooth compliance

  • Reduce penalties

  • Proper documentation & legal defence

Company Set-up in UAE

UAE Company Incorporation

1️⃣ Mainland Company

πŸ“˜ Registered With:Department of Economic Development (DED) of respective Emirate
(Example: Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism)

πŸ“Œ Main Features:
  • Can do business anywhere in UAE

  • Can trade directly in UAE local market

  • Eligible for government contracts

  • 100% foreign ownership allowed in most activities

πŸ“Œ Common Types:
  • Limited Liability Company (LLC)

  • Sole Establishment

  • Civil Company

  • Branch of Foreign Company

2️⃣ Free Zone Company

πŸ“˜ Registered With:Specific Free Zone Authority

πŸ“Œ Popular Free Zones:
  • Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

  • Jebel Ali Free Zone

  • Sharjah Media City

  • RAK International Corporate Centre

πŸ“Œ Features:
  • 100% foreign ownership

  • 0% corporate tax (subject to conditions)

  • Customs benefits

  • Easy setup process

  • Cannot trade directly in mainland without local distributor

3️⃣ Offshore Company

πŸ“˜ Purpose:

  • International business

  • Asset holding

  • Tax planning

  • No physical office requirement

πŸ“Œ Popular Offshore Jurisdictions:
  • JAFZA Offshore

  • RAK International Corporate Centre

πŸ“Œ Features:
  • No business inside UAE

  • No visa eligibility

  • No physical office required

  • 100% foreign ownership

4️⃣ Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Most common structure in UAE.

πŸ“Œ Key Points:
  • 1 to 50 shareholders

  • Liability limited to share capital

  • Suitable for trading & services

  • Can be mainland or free zone

5️⃣ Branch Office
πŸ“Œ Types:
  • Branch of Foreign Company

  • Branch of UAE Company

πŸ“Œ Features:
  • 100% owned by parent company

  • Cannot conduct activities outside parent scope

6️⃣ Professional License Company
  • For consultancy, CA, doctors, engineers

  • Can be 100% foreign owned

  • Local Service Agent may be required

    πŸ“Œ Features:

    • 100% owned by parent company

    • Cannot conduct activities outside parent scope

UAE Corporate Tax

Corporate Tax in UAE is governed by:

πŸ‘‰ Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
πŸ‘‰ Issued and administered by the Federal Tax Authority


1️⃣IntroductionΒ 

UAE introduced Corporate Tax (CT) effective from:

πŸ“… 1 June 2023 onwards
(Applicable from first financial year starting on or after 1 June 2023)

Example:

  • If FY = 1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2024 β†’ CT applicable for 2024.


2️⃣ Corporate Tax Rate

Taxable IncomeTax Rate
Up to AED 375,0000%
Above AED 375,0009%
Large MNCs (Global revenue > €750M)15% (Pillar 2 rules)

3️⃣ Who is Subject to Corporate Tax?

πŸ“Œ Taxable Persons

βœ” Mainland Companies (LLC, PJSC, etc.)
βœ” Free Zone Companies
βœ” Foreign Companies with UAE Permanent Establishment
βœ” Natural persons (if business income > AED 1 million annually)

πŸ“Œ Exempt Persons
  • Government entities

  • Certain public benefit entities

  • Investment funds (conditions apply)


4️⃣ Free Zone Corporate Tax Treatment

Free Zone Companies can qualify as:

⭐ Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP)

  • 0% tax on qualifying income

  • 9% on non-qualifying income

Conditions:

  • Maintain adequate substance

  • Comply with transfer pricing

  • File CT return

  • Meet qualifying income criteria

If conditions not satisfied β†’ 9% on total income.


5️⃣ Corporate Tax Registration

πŸ“Œ Mandatory Registration:

All taxable persons must register with:
πŸ‘‰ Federal Tax Authority

Even if:

  • Income is below AED 375,000

  • Loss making company

  • Free zone entity

πŸ“Œ Registration Process:
  1. Create account on EmaraTax portal

  2. Submit trade license

  3. Provide MOA, shareholder details

  4. Emirates ID & passport copies

  5. Financial year details

  6. Obtain Corporate Tax Registration Number (TRN)


6️⃣ Corporate Tax Compliances

πŸ“Œ 1️⃣ Annual Corporate Tax Return
  • Filed within 9 months from end of financial year

  • Example:
    FY ending 31 Dec 2024 β†’ Return due by 30 Sept 2025

πŸ“Œ 2️⃣ Tax Payment
  • Pay within 9 months from year end

πŸ“Œ 3️⃣ Maintain Books of Accounts
  • As per accounting standards

  • Retain records for 7 years

πŸ“Œ 4️⃣ Transfer Pricing Compliance
  • Maintain TP documentation

  • Related party disclosure

  • Arm’s length pricing

πŸ“Œ 5️⃣ Small Business Relief (Optional)

If turnover ≀ AED 3 million β†’ can opt for relief (subject to conditions).


Β 7️⃣ Allowable & Non-Allowable Expenses

βœ” Allowable:
  • Business expenses

  • Salaries

  • Rent

  • Depreciation

  • Interest (subject to limit)

❌ Not Allowable:
  • Fines & penalties

  • Personal expenses

  • Certain related party excess payments


8️⃣ Losses Under Corporate Tax

βœ” Loss can be carried forward (up to 75% of taxable income)
βœ” Group relief available
βœ” Business restructuring relief available

VAT LAW IN UAE

VAT in UAE is governed by:

πŸ‘‰ Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax
πŸ‘‰ Executive Regulations issued under Cabinet Decision No. 52 of 2017
πŸ‘‰ Administered by the Federal Tax Authority

πŸ“… VAT implemented from 1 January 2018.


Β 1️⃣ What is VAT?

VAT (Value Added Tax) is an indirect tax charged on supply of goods and services at each stage of value addition.

πŸ“Œ Standard VAT Rate: 5%

2️⃣ VAT Registration in UAE
πŸ”Ή A) Mandatory Registration

A business must register for VAT if:

  • Taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in last 12 months
    OR

  • Expected to exceed AED 375,000 in next 30 days

πŸ”Ή B) Voluntary Registration

If turnover exceeds AED 187,500, business may register voluntarily.

πŸ”Ή C) Who Must Register?

βœ” Mainland Companies
βœ” Free Zone Companies (most free zones treated as mainland for VAT)
βœ” Sole establishments
βœ” Branches
βœ” Importers

(Note: Designated Zones have special treatment)


πŸ“Œ VAT Registration Process
  1. Create account on FTA portal

  2. Submit:

    • Trade License

    • MOA

    • Emirates ID & passport

    • Bank details

    • Turnover proof (invoices / contracts)

  3. Receive VAT TRN (Tax Registration Number)


3️⃣ VAT Categories of Supply
Type of SupplyVAT Rate
Standard Rated5%
Zero Rated0%
ExemptNo VAT
Out of ScopeNo VAT

πŸ”Ή Zero Rated Supplies (0%)
  • Export of goods/services

  • International transportation

  • Certain healthcare & education

  • First supply of residential property


πŸ”Ή Exempt Supplies
  • Financial services

  • Residential rent

  • Bare land

  • Local passenger transport


4️⃣ VAT Compliance Requirements
πŸ“Œ 1️⃣ VAT Return Filing
  • Monthly or Quarterly (as assigned by FTA)

  • Due within 28 days after tax period end

Example:
Quarter ending 31 March β†’ Return due 28 April

πŸ“Œ 2️⃣ VAT Payment
  • Pay VAT liability before due date

πŸ“Œ 3️⃣ VAT Records Maintenance
  • Maintain records for 5 years

  • Tax invoices

  • Credit notes

  • Import/export documents

  • Accounting records

πŸ“Œ 4️⃣ Tax Invoice Requirements

Must include:

  • Supplier TRN

  • Invoice number

  • Date

  • Description

  • VAT amount


5️⃣ Input Tax Credit (ITC)

Business can claim input VAT if:
βœ” Expense is business related
βœ” Valid tax invoice available
βœ” VAT paid to supplier

❌ Blocked Input VAT:
  • Entertainment expenses

  • Personal expenses

  • Motor vehicles (certain cases)


6️⃣ Special VAT Areas
πŸ”Ή Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM)

Applicable on:

  • Import of goods

  • Certain foreign services

πŸ”Ή Designated Zones

Certain free zones treated as outside UAE for VAT on goods (conditions apply).

πŸ”Ή VAT Group Registration

Companies under common control may apply for VAT Group.


7️⃣ VAT Penalties (General Overview)

As per FTA administrative penalty decisions:

  • Late registration penalty

  • Late return filing penalty

  • Late payment penalty

  • Incorrect filing penalty

  • Failure to issue tax invoice penalty


8️⃣ VAT Deregistration

Mandatory if:

  • Turnover falls below AED 187,500

  • Business ceases

Must apply within 20 business days.

Maintain Books in UAE

Maintenance of books of accounts in UAE is mandatory under:

πŸ‘‰ Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies
πŸ‘‰ Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
πŸ‘‰ Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax

Companies must maintain proper accounting records to reflect a true and fair view of financial position.


βœ… 1️⃣ Statutory Requirement under UAE Commercial Companies Law

As per the Commercial Companies Law:

  • Every company must maintain proper accounting books

  • Books must reflect financial position accurately

  • Records must be kept at registered office

  • Must be retained for minimum 5 years

Failure may result in penalties and legal action against directors.


βœ… 2️⃣ Requirement under UAE Corporate Tax Law

Under Corporate Tax Law:

  • Taxable persons must maintain records to determine taxable income

  • Records must support:

    • Revenue

    • Expenses

    • Related party transactions

    • Transfer pricing

    • Tax adjustments

  • Books must be retained for 7 years

Administered by:
πŸ‘‰ Federal Tax Authority

Without proper books:
❌ Tax return cannot be filed accurately
❌ Small Business Relief may be denied
❌ Free Zone 0% benefit may be rejected
❌ Heavy penalties may apply


3️⃣ Requirement under UAE VAT Law

Under VAT Law:

  • Maintain tax invoices

  • VAT returns

  • Import/export documents

  • Debit/Credit notes

  • Records for 5 years (15 years for real estate)

If records are not maintained:

  • Input VAT credit may be disallowed

  • Administrative penalties may apply

  • VAT refund claims may be rejected


4️⃣ Importance from Practical Business Perspective
πŸ“Œ 1️⃣ Corporate Tax Compliance

Accurate books help:

  • Calculate taxable profit

  • Identify allowable expenses

  • Track tax losses

  • Avoid penalties

πŸ“Œ 2️⃣ VAT Compliance
  • Correct VAT calculation

  • Proper ITC claim

  • Avoid mismatch notices

πŸ“Œ 3️⃣ Bank & Loan Approval

Banks require:

  • Audited financial statements

  • Profit & loss statement

  • Cash flow statement

πŸ“Œ 4️⃣ Investor & Shareholder Confidence

Investors evaluate:

  • Profitability

  • Debt position

  • Business growth

πŸ“Œ 5️⃣ Business Decision Making

Helps management:

  • Control expenses

  • Improve cash flow

  • Plan expansion


5️⃣ Minimum Books & Records to Maintain

βœ” General Ledger
βœ” Sales Register
βœ” Purchase Register
βœ” Bank Book
βœ” Fixed Asset Register
βœ” Payroll records
βœ” VAT records
βœ” Related party documentation


⚠️ Consequences of Not Maintaining Proper Books
  • FTA audit risk

  • Corporate Tax penalties

  • VAT penalties

  • Director liability

  • Company strike-off risk

  • Difficulty in visa renewal or bank compliance

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