Ongoing statutory compliances — GST returns, ROC filings, tax filings and annual obligations.
Filing the right GST return on time is the backbone of staying compliant under India’s Goods and Services Tax regime. But with a dozen different forms, the system can feel confusing, especially since who files what depends on your registration type, turnover and business activity. This 2026 guide from TAXAJ breaks down every major GST…
One of the most common questions Indian business owners ask is: at what turnover does an audit become compulsory? The answer depends on the type of entity and the kind of audit involved, because India has two distinct concepts, a statutory (company) audit and a tax audit under the Income-tax Act. This 2026 guide clarifies…
For any charitable trust, society, or Section 8 company in India, two income tax registrations are the foundation of tax-efficient operation: 12A and 80G. Together they exempt the organisation’s own income from tax and allow donors to claim a deduction on their contributions. This 2026 guide explains what 12A and 80G registrations are, who is…
Aviation is one of the more nuanced sectors under India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST). The rate you pay depends on whether you are buying an economy or business-class ticket, moving cargo, chartering an aircraft, or getting an aircraft maintained. This 2026 guide explains how GST applies across passenger air travel, air cargo, maintenance (MRO),…
India’s Goods & Services Tax (GST) went through its biggest overhaul since 2017 when the GST 2.0 rate rationalisation took effect on 22 September 2025. The reform, cleared by the 56th GST Council, collapsed a four-slab system into a leaner structure built around two main rates, 5% and 18%, along with a special 40% rate…
An e-way bill is an electronic document that must accompany the movement of goods worth more than Rs 50,000 under India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Generated on the government portal at ewaybillgst.gov.in, it carries a unique 12-digit E-Way Bill Number (EBN) that transporters and tax officers can verify in transit. This 2026 guide…
Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office concern for Indian businesses. From managed security operations centres (SOCs) and penetration testing to vulnerability assessments, threat monitoring, and incident response, demand for these services is rising sharply. If you provide or purchase cybersecurity services, you need clarity on how Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies. This 2026 guide…
Digital marketing is now a core spend for almost every Indian business, from D2C brands running Meta ads to SaaS startups paying for SEO retainers. But whether you sell these services or buy them, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has a direct impact on your pricing, invoicing and cash flow. This 2026 guide breaks…
Audits are often spoken about as a single activity, but in India two very different exercises sit behind the word. Internal audit and external (statutory) audit serve distinct purposes, follow different rules, and answer to different people. This 2026 guide explains how they differ under the Companies Act, 2013, who must conduct them, and when…
Graphic design is one of India’s fastest-growing service exports, yet the GST treatment still confuses freelancers, studios, and agencies alike. This 2026 guide explains the correct SAC code, the applicable GST rate, when registration becomes mandatory, and how exports of design work are treated. The aim is a plain, accurate reference you can act on….