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ITR filing at A2Z starts at ₹499 for salaried profiles (ITR-1 or ITR-2) and ₹8,000 for business returns (ITR-3 or ITR-4). Fees are transparent and flat-rate.
You require Form 16 from your employer, PAN card, Aadhaar card, bank statements for all active accounts, and any investment proofs (ELSS, insurance, HRA details, home loan certificates).
Under Section 234F, the maximum penalty for filing ITR after the due date (usually July 31) is ₹5,000. However, for individuals with a total taxable income below ₹5 Lakhs, the penalty is restricted to ₹1,000.
The choice depends on your deductions. If your total deductions (80C, 80D, HRA, home loan interest) exceed approximately ₹3.75 Lakhs, the Old Regime is generally better. Otherwise, the New Regime offers lower tax rates and a standard deduction.
While not always mandatory, filing a "Nil Return" is highly recommended. It serves as standard income proof for processing loans, visas, and claiming TDS refunds.
For individuals and non-audit cases, the due date is usually July 31 of the assessment year. For audit cases, the due date is October 31.
You must file your Income Tax Return (ITR) to claim a TDS refund. Once the ITR is processed by the Income Tax Department, the excess tax paid is refunded directly to your pre-validated bank account.
GST registration is mandatory if your annual turnover exceeds ₹40 Lakhs (₹20 Lakhs for services providers), for e-commerce sellers, for inter-state traders, or for casual taxable entities. Voluntary registration can also be done.
New GST registration costs ₹999 all-inclusive, and takes between 3 to 7 business days depending on state/central jurisdiction department approval speeds. It is a 100% online process.
GSTR-2B reconciliation matches your purchase books with invoices uploaded by your suppliers. We reconcile GSTR-2B monthly to ensure you claim 100% correct Input Tax Credit (ITC) without department warnings.
Late filing of GST returns attracts a late fee of ₹50 per day (₹20 per day for Nil returns), subject to a maximum cap. You may also be liable to pay interest at 18% p.a. on the outstanding tax amount.
Yes, you can apply for the cancellation of GST registration if your turnover falls below the threshold limit, if the business is discontinued, or in case of a change in the constitution of the business.
The Composition Scheme is a simplified tax scheme for small businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 Crore. They pay a flat tax rate (1% to 6%) on turnover but cannot claim Input Tax Credit or issue tax invoices.
Incorporation takes between 7 to 15 business days depending on MCA processing speeds. We handle DSC generation, DIN allotment, RUN name booking, and SPICe+ MCA filing completely online.
A minimum of 2 directors/shareholders is required. For solo entrepreneurs, we recommend incorporating a One Person Company (OPC) which allows single ownership with limited liability status.
The Company Incorporation package starts at ₹8,000. It includes 2 Director Identification Numbers (DINs), 2 Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs), Corporate Name Reservation (RUN), SPICe+ MCA filing support, drafting MOA/AOA, and generating COI, PAN, and TAN numbers.
A Private Limited Company has shareholders and directors with strict compliance requirements, suitable for raising venture capital. An LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) has partners, offers limited liability, but has fewer compliance burdens and cannot issue shares.
Yes, a foreign national can be a director. However, at least one director must be a resident of India (who has stayed in India for a total period of not less than 182 days in the previous calendar year).
A Tax Audit is a mandatory audit of accounts by a Tax Professional for businesses with sales turnover exceeding ₹1 Crore (₹10 Crore for digital transactions) or professionals with gross receipts over ₹50 Lakhs.
Yes. Regardless of turnover or profit, every Private Limited Company must get its accounts audited by a practicing Tax Professional every financial year.
Internal Audit is an independent evaluation of a company's internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. It helps organizations improve operational efficiency and identify fraud or errors early.
Absolutely. Your financial files, bank statements, and tax declarations are stored in bank-grade secure server vaults with 256-bit end-to-end encryption.
When you submit a query or request through our website form, SMS, or WhatsApp during working hours (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mon-Sat), a certified expert is guaranteed to contact you within 2 business hours.
Yes. A2Z is an online-first accounting and tax firm. You can securely upload all scanned documents or photos via our secure client portal, email, or directly to your dedicated account manager on WhatsApp.
Our listed fees (like ₹3,000 for GST registration or ₹8,000 for Incorporation) are one-time fees. However, ongoing compliances like monthly GST returns or annual book-keeping are billed annually or monthly based on the retainer agreement.
Thanks to our digital infrastructure, we serve clients entirely online from our Lucknow headquarters.
Taxation & ITR
ITR filing at A2Z starts at ₹499 for salaried profiles (ITR-1 or ITR-2) and ₹8,000 for business returns (ITR-3 or ITR-4). Fees are transparent and flat-rate.
You require Form 16 from your employer, PAN card, Aadhaar card, bank statements for all active accounts, and any investment proofs (ELSS, insurance, HRA details, home loan certificates).
Under Section 234F, the maximum penalty for filing ITR after the due date (usually July 31) is ₹5,000. However, for individuals with a total taxable income below ₹5 Lakhs, the penalty is restricted to ₹1,000.
The choice depends on your deductions. If your total deductions (80C, 80D, HRA, home loan interest) exceed approximately ₹3.75 Lakhs, the Old Regime is generally better. Otherwise, the New Regime offers lower tax rates and a standard deduction.
While not always mandatory, filing a "Nil Return" is highly recommended. It serves as standard income proof for processing loans, visas, and claiming TDS refunds.
For individuals and non-audit cases, the due date is usually July 31 of the assessment year. For audit cases, the due date is October 31.
You must file your Income Tax Return (ITR) to claim a TDS refund. Once the ITR is processed by the Income Tax Department, the excess tax paid is refunded directly to your pre-validated bank account.
GST Compliance
GST registration is mandatory if your annual turnover exceeds ₹40 Lakhs (₹20 Lakhs for services providers), for e-commerce sellers, for inter-state traders, or for casual taxable entities. Voluntary registration can also be done.
New GST registration costs ₹999 all-inclusive, and takes between 3 to 7 business days depending on state/central jurisdiction department approval speeds. It is a 100% online process.
GSTR-2B reconciliation matches your purchase books with invoices uploaded by your suppliers. We reconcile GSTR-2B monthly to ensure you claim 100% correct Input Tax Credit (ITC) without department warnings.
Late filing of GST returns attracts a late fee of ₹50 per day (₹20 per day for Nil returns), subject to a maximum cap. You may also be liable to pay interest at 18% p.a. on the outstanding tax amount.
Yes, you can apply for the cancellation of GST registration if your turnover falls below the threshold limit, if the business is discontinued, or in case of a change in the constitution of the business.
The Composition Scheme is a simplified tax scheme for small businesses with turnover up to ₹1.5 Crore. They pay a flat tax rate (1% to 6%) on turnover but cannot claim Input Tax Credit or issue tax invoices.
Business Incorporation
Incorporation takes between 7 to 15 business days depending on MCA processing speeds. We handle DSC generation, DIN allotment, RUN name booking, and SPICe+ MCA filing completely online.
A minimum of 2 directors/shareholders is required. For solo entrepreneurs, we recommend incorporating a One Person Company (OPC) which allows single ownership with limited liability status.
The Company Incorporation package starts at ₹8,000. It includes 2 Director Identification Numbers (DINs), 2 Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs), Corporate Name Reservation (RUN), SPICe+ MCA filing support, drafting MOA/AOA, and generating COI, PAN, and TAN numbers.
A Private Limited Company has shareholders and directors with strict compliance requirements, suitable for raising venture capital. An LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) has partners, offers limited liability, but has fewer compliance burdens and cannot issue shares.
Yes, a foreign national can be a director. However, at least one director must be a resident of India (who has stayed in India for a total period of not less than 182 days in the previous calendar year).
Audit & Assurance
A Tax Audit is a mandatory audit of accounts by a Tax Professional for businesses with sales turnover exceeding ₹1 Crore (₹10 Crore for digital transactions) or professionals with gross receipts over ₹50 Lakhs.
Yes. Regardless of turnover or profit, every Private Limited Company must get its accounts audited by a practicing Tax Professional every financial year.
Internal Audit is an independent evaluation of a company's internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. It helps organizations improve operational efficiency and identify fraud or errors early.
General & Portal
Absolutely. Your financial files, bank statements, and tax declarations are stored in bank-grade secure server vaults with 256-bit end-to-end encryption.
When you submit a query or request through our website form, SMS, or WhatsApp during working hours (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mon-Sat), a certified expert is guaranteed to contact you within 2 business hours.
Yes. A2Z is an online-first accounting and tax firm. You can securely upload all scanned documents or photos via our secure client portal, email, or directly to your dedicated account manager on WhatsApp.
Our listed fees (like ₹3,000 for GST registration or ₹8,000 for Incorporation) are one-time fees. However, ongoing compliances like monthly GST returns or annual book-keeping are billed annually or monthly based on the retainer agreement.
Thanks to our digital infrastructure, we serve clients entirely online from our Lucknow headquarters.
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