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ITR filing FY25: old vs new tax regime, decoded for salaried & founders
The new regime is now the default, but the old regime still wins for many. Here's the decision framework — with worked examples for salaried professionals, founders and consultants.
Neha Bansal, CA
8 Apr 2026
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Income taxSection 43B(h) and MSME payments: the 45-day rule you can't miss
Buyers who pay MSME vendors after 45 days now lose the deduction entirely in that year. Here's how to set up a compliant payments calendar — and what to do if you've already slipped.
Karan Bhatia, CA
International taxTransfer pricing for Indian SaaS companies with overseas affiliates
If you have a US or Singapore parent and an Indian dev centre, transfer pricing is non-negotiable. Here's how cost-plus, the safe-harbour rules and Master File apply in 2025.
Sandeep Iyer, CA
IncorporationPrivate Limited Company registration in India: the 2025 playbook
From DSC and DIN to SPICe+ and PAN — a senior partner walks through every step of incorporating a Pvt Ltd company in India, with timelines, costs and the four mistakes founders still make in 2025.
Aditi Kulkarni, CA
GSTGST input tax credit: a reconciliation guide that actually works
GSTR-2B is now the single source of truth for ITC. Here's how to set up a monthly reconciliation that catches missing invoices early and never leaves money on the table.
Rohit Sharma, CA
International taxFEMA ODI: setting up a foreign subsidiary from India in 2025
Indian residents and companies can invest abroad — but only through the right ODI structure, with the right filings. Here's the playbook for setting up a US or Singapore subsidiary.
Priya Menon, CA
StartupsSetting up an ESOP pool for an Indian startup: a step-by-step
ESOPs are now table stakes for attracting senior hires. Here's how to size your pool, draft the scheme, get it approved and handle the perquisite-tax mechanics — without surprises at exit.
Priya Menon, CA
ComplianceROC annual filings: the 6 mistakes that trigger MCA penalties
AOC-4 and MGT-7 look routine. But late filings, mismatched financials and missed director KYC are the most expensive mistakes on the MCA's enforcement radar.
Aditi Kulkarni, CA
International taxTDS on payments to non-residents under Section 195: a practical guide
Cross-border payments come with a maze of DTAA benefits, Form 15CA/15CB and Section 195 withholding. Here's the decision tree we use for SaaS, consulting and royalty payments.
Sandeep Iyer, CA
AuditStatutory audit readiness: the FY25 checklist
A clean statutory audit closes in 3–4 weeks. A messy one drags into June. Here's the 30-item readiness checklist our audit team uses before walking in on day one.
Vikram Reddy, CA
AdvisoryFounder pay: salary, dividend or director's remuneration — what's optimal?
How founders pay themselves after Series A has a quietly outsized tax impact. Here's the math on salary vs dividend vs sitting-fee mix, with rates updated for FY25.
Anjali Verma, CA
AdvisoryWhy a Virtual CFO is the highest-leverage hire pre-Series A
Founders raising a Series A often debate whether to hire a full-time CFO. A fractional, partner-led Virtual CFO is usually the right answer — here's the playbook for what they should own.
Anjali Verma, CA
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