Business Compliance Guide for Indian Companies
A complete reference guide to business compliance in India — covering all major regulations every company and entrepreneur must follow.
Business Compliance Guide for Indian Companies
Prepared by TaxClue's CA/CS team. Updated for FY 2026–27.
GST Compliance
Register if turnover exceeds ₹40L (goods) / ₹20L (services). File GSTR-1 (outward supplies) and GSTR-3B (tax payment) monthly or quarterly. Annual GSTR-9.
Income Tax
File ITR annually. Deduct and deposit TDS. Pay advance tax in 4 installments. Get tax audit if turnover > ₹1Cr (business) / ₹50L (profession).
ROC/MCA
Companies must hold AGM, file AOC-4 (financials) and MGT-7 (annual return) annually. DIR-3 KYC for all directors by 30 June, once every three financial years. Event-based filings within deadlines.
Labour Law
PF (20+ employees), ESI (10+ employees), Professional Tax (state-specific), Minimum Wages, Shops & Establishments registration, POSH compliance.
FSSAI
All food businesses need FSSAI registration or license based on turnover and scale. Annual return and periodic compliance required.
Import-Export
IEC mandatory for all import/export. LUT for GST-exempt exports. RCMC for sector-specific benefits. Annual IEC update on DGFT portal.
Intellectual Property
Trademark protects brand. Patent protects invention. Copyright protects original works. Register early to avoid infringement disputes.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Penalties range from ₹200/day (ROC late filing) to ₹10,000+ per day (GST non-registration). Criminal liability in serious cases.
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