1. Business Setup & Foundational Registrations

Entity Formation

• Sole Proprietorship
• Partnership Firm
• Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
• Private Limited Company
• Public Limited Company
• One Person Company (OPC)
• Section 8 / NGO Company

Mandatory Registrations

• PAN
• TAN
• Current Bank Account
• GST Registration
• Udyam / MSME Registration
• Shops & Establishments Registration
• Trade License
• Professional Tax Registration
• Import Export Code (IEC)
• Startup India Registration
• Trademark Registration
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
• Director Identification Number (DIN)

2. GST Compliance Checklist

Registration & Setup

• GST Registration (GSTIN)
• Regular Scheme
• Composition Scheme
• QRMP Scheme
• Invoice Configuration
• HSN/SAC Codes
• Reverse Charge Setup

Monthly Compliance

• Sales Reconciliation
• Purchase Reconciliation
• Input Tax Credit Matching
• E-Invoicing
• E-Way Bills

GST Returns

• GSTR-1
• GSTR-3B
• PMT-06
• CMP-08
• GSTR-4
• GSTR-9
• GSTR-9C

3. Income Tax & TDS Compliance

PAN & TAN

• PAN Verification
• TAN Registration
• Vendor PAN Verification

TDS Compliance

• Salary
• Contractor Payments
• Professional Fees
• Rent
• Commission
• Interest

Annual Compliance

• Income Tax Return
• Tax Audit
• Transfer Pricing Report
• Form 16
• Form 12BA

4. ROC / MCA Compliance

Corporate Governance

• Board Meetings
• Minutes Book
• Attendance Register
• Statutory Registers

ROC Filing

• AOC-4
• MGT-7 / MGT-7A
• ADT-1
• DIR-3 KYC
• DPT-3
• MSME-1
• BEN-2
• PAS-6

Event Based Filing

• Director Changes
• Share Capital Increase
• Registered Office Change
• Share Allotment
• Loan Creation

5. LLP Compliance

• LLP Agreement Filing
• Form 11 Annual Return
• Form 8 Statement of Accounts
• DIR-3 KYC
• Income Tax Return
• Maintain Books of Account

6. Audit Requirements

Applicable Audits

• Statutory Audit
• Tax Audit
• Internal Audit
• GST Audit / Reconciliation

7. Labour Law Compliance

Employee Documentation

• Appointment Letter
• Offer Letter
• Employment Contract
• ID Proof & KYC
• Joining Forms

Registers

• Attendance Register
• Salary Register
• Leave Register
• Bonus Register
• Gratuity Register

Policies

• Leave Policy
• Attendance Policy
• Code of Conduct
• IT Policy
• Data Privacy Policy
• POSH Policy

8. PF, ESI & Payroll Compliance

EPF

• EPF Registration
• UAN Generation
• ECR Filing
• Monthly Deposit

ESI

• ESI Registration
• Contribution Deposit
• ESI Returns

Payroll

• Monthly Payroll
• Salary Slips
• Reimbursements
• Overtime
• TDS on Salary
• Full & Final Settlement

9. POSH Compliance

Applicable for organizations with 10 or more employees.

• Constitute Internal Committee (IC)
• Prepare POSH Policy
• Display POSH Notice
• Conduct Annual POSH Awareness Training
• Maintain Complaint Register
• Submit Annual Report to District Officer

10. Annual Financial Compliance

• Bookkeeping Closure
• Bank Reconciliation
• Inventory Reconciliation
• Debtors & Creditors Confirmation
• Fixed Asset Register Update
• Depreciation Calculation
• Audit Preparation
• Finalization of Financial Statements

11. Environmental & Safety Compliance

• Fire NOC
• Building Safety Certificate
• Pollution Control Consent to Establish
• Pollution Control Consent to Operate
• Hazardous Waste Authorization
• Biomedical Waste Authorization
• Water & Air Consent
• Electrical Inspection Certificate
• Lift / Elevator License

12. Contract & Legal Compliance

• Vendor Agreements
• Customer Contracts
• Employment Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
• Founders Agreement
• Shareholders Agreement
• Terms of Use
• Privacy Policy
• Data Processing Agreement

13. Transport & Regulatory Compliance

• Commercial Vehicle Compliance
• Permit, Fitness & Transport Documentation
• Transport Authority Proceedings
• Fleet Legal Support & Advisory
• Regulatory Representation before Government Authorities

14.Data Protection & Cybersecurity Compliance

• Data Protection Compliance Advisory
• Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Drafting
• Personal Data Handling & Consent Management
• Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
• Data Breach Response & Incident Management
• IT & Information Security Compliance
• Regulatory Representation in Data & Cyber Matters

15.Intellectual Property (IP) Protection Compliance

• Trademark Search, Registration & Renewal
• Copyright Registration & Protection
• Patent Filing Coordination & Advisory
• IP Portfolio Management & Compliance
• Brand Protection & Anti-Infringement Strategy
• Licensing, Assignment & IP Agreements
• Representation in Trademark, Copyright & IP Disputes

16.Legal Audit & Compliance

• Corporate Legal Compliance Audit
• Contract Review & Risk Assessment
• Regulatory Compliance Verification
• Labour Law & Employment Compliance Audit
• GST, Tax & Financial Documentation Review
• Statutory Registers & ROC Compliance Check
• Due Diligence & Legal Risk Reporting

17. Tender, Bid & Auction Compliance

Tender Registration

• GeM Registration
• Government e-Marketplace Vendor Registration
• Central Public Procurement (CPPP) Registration
• State e-Procurement Portal Registration
• Digital Signature Certificate (Class III DSC)
• Vendor Empanelment

Bid Preparation

• Tender Eligibility Assessment
• Technical Bid Preparation
• Financial Bid Preparation
• BOQ Preparation
• Document Verification
• Bid Submission Support

Tender Documentation

• EMD / Bid Security
• Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG)
• Experience Certificates
• Financial Statements
• GST, PAN & MSME Documents
• Affidavits & Undertakings

Auction Compliance

• Forward Auction Registration
• Reverse Auction Participation
• Auction Documentation
• Bid Price Compliance
• Auction Rules & Terms Review
• Post-Auction Documentation

Contract & Post-Award Compliance

• Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
• Contract Agreement Review
• Performance Security Submission
• Invoice & Payment Compliance
• Contract Execution Monitoring
• Renewal & Extension Support

18.Import / Export Compliance

Business Registration

• Import Export Code (IEC)
• ICEGATE Registration
• DGFT Registration
• AD Code Registration

Customs Compliance

• Bill of Entry Filing
• Shipping Bill Filing
• HSN Classification
• Customs Duty Compliance
• Duty Drawback & Refund Claims
• Customs Audit Support

Import & Export Documentation

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
• Certificate of Origin
• Import / Export Licenses
• Letter of Credit (LC) Documentation

Regulatory Compliance

• FEMA Compliance
• RBI Compliance
• LUT Filing for Exports
• Export Incentive Schemes
• RoDTEP / RoSCTL Benefits
• Foreign Trade Policy Compliance

Post-Import / Export Compliance

• Import-Export Record Maintenance
• GST Refund Assistance
• Annual DGFT Compliance
• Export Realisation (eBRC)
• Compliance Audit Support

19.Pharma / Medical Compliance

Business Registration & Licensing

• Drug License (Retail / Wholesale)
• CDSCO Registration
• Clinical Establishment Registration
• Medical Device Registration
• Biomedical Waste Authorization

Regulatory Compliance

• Drugs & Cosmetics Act Compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Good Distribution Practices (GDP)
• Medical Device Rules Compliance
• Labeling & Packaging Compliance

Quality & Safety Compliance

• Quality Management System (QMS)
• Product Quality Assurance
• Batch Record Maintenance
• Recall & Complaint Management
• Pharmacovigilance Support

Import / Export Compliance

• Import License Assistance
• Export Documentation
• CDSCO Import Registration
• IEC & Customs Compliance
• Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CoPP)

Hospital & Healthcare Compliance

• Clinical Establishment Compliance
• Biomedical Waste Management
• Fire & Safety Compliance
• Medical Record Management
• Patient Data Privacy Compliance

20.Manufacturing Compliance

Business Registration & Licensing

• Factory License
• Udyam (MSME) Registration
• GST Registration
• Trade License
• Import Export Code (IEC)

Environmental Compliance

• Pollution Control Board Consent (CTE & CTO)
• Hazardous Waste Authorization
• Water & Air Pollution Compliance
• E-Waste Management Compliance
• Environmental Clearance (where applicable)

Factory & Safety Compliance

• Fire NOC
• Boiler License
• Electrical Safety Certification
• Lift / Elevator License
• Building Safety Certificate

Labour & Employee Compliance

• EPF & ESI Registration
• Labour Law Compliance
• Minimum Wages Compliance
• Contract Labour Compliance
• POSH Compliance

Quality & Operational Compliance

• ISO Certification (ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001)
• BIS Certification (where applicable)
• Quality Control Documentation
• Production & Inventory Records
• Internal Compliance Audits

21. Compliance Calendar

Monthly

• GST Returns
• TDS Deposit
• PF / ESI Deposit
• Payroll Closure
• Bank Reconciliation

Quarterly

• TDS Returns
• Board Meetings
• Advance Tax Payment
• MSME Dues Review

Half-Yearly

• Labour Returns
• PF / ESI Review
• Internal Compliance Review

Annual

• Income Tax Return Filing
• ROC Filing
• GST Annual Return
• Audit Completion
• License Renewals
• Director KYC
• POSH Annual Report

22. Industry-Specific Compliance

Food Business

• FSSAI License
• Food Safety Display Board
• Kitchen Hygiene Compliance
• Product Labeling Compliance

Manufacturing

• Factory License
• Pollution Control Board Consent
• Boiler License
• Electrical Safety Certification
• Hazardous Waste Authorization

Restaurant / Hotel

• FSSAI License
• Fire NOC
• Eating House License
• Music License
• Lift License
• Liquor License

IT / SaaS / E-Commerce

• Privacy Policy
• Terms & Conditions
• Cookie Policy
• Consumer Protection Compliance
• Cyber Security Controls