Consultancy Agreement — Key Clauses & What to Include
What a consultancy agreement should contain — scope, fees, IP, confidentiality, independent-contractor status — plus the GST and TDS (194J) treatment.
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GST Compliance for Retailers in India — Registration, Schemes & Returns
GST compliance for retailers — when to register, regular vs composition scheme, B2C/B2B invoicing, and which returns (GSTR-1/3B or CMP-08) to file.
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Difference Between Signing-Only and Sign+Encrypt DSC
Signing-only vs sign+encrypt (combo) DSC explained — signing certificates for MCA/GST/IT filings, encryption certificates for e-tendering, and which to buy.
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GST on the Electrical Industry — Goods, Works Contracts & Rates
How GST applies to the electrical industry — rates on goods by HSN, works-contract treatment for installation, input tax credit and compliance essentials.
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Partnership Firm — Key Features & Characteristics
The key features of a partnership firm in India — two-plus partners, partnership deed, no separate legal entity, unlimited liability, mutual agency and optional registration.
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GST Portal Login — How to Log In to the Government GST Portal
How to log in to the GST portal (gst.gov.in) — existing and first-time login, resetting a forgotten username/password, and fixing common login issues.
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GST on FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) — Rates & Rules
How GST applies across FMCG — the different rates by product HSN, branding effects, ITC flow through the manufacturer-distributor-retailer chain, and compliance.
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Part-Time Employment Contracts in India — Key Clauses & Compliance
What a part-time employment contract should contain — hours, pay, benefits, notice — plus PF/ESI and minimum-wage compliance and employee vs consultant.
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GST on Advertising & Marketing Services — Rates & Rules
How GST applies to advertising and marketing — 18% on agency/digital/media services, the print-media rate, reverse charge on foreign ad platforms, and influencers.
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TDS Deducted But Not Deposited — Consequences & How to Fix
What happens if you deduct TDS but don’t deposit it — 1.5% interest under 201(1A), 40(a) disallowance, penalty and 276B prosecution — and how to fix it.