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Section 80-IAC Deduction: Extension to FY 2026 — Worth the Effort?
Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act offers eligible start-ups a 100% income tax exemption for three consecutive years out of the first ten years of incorporation…
Presumptive Tax 44AD vs 44ADA: Turnover Limit ₹3 Cr Explained
For small businesses, freelancers, and professionals in India, the presumptive taxation schemes under Section 44AD and Section 44ADA provide a simple, low-compliance way to file taxes..
GST on Cross-Border SaaS: Place-of-Supply & LUT Filing Steps
For Indian SaaS start-ups and software exporters, understanding GST on cross-border transactions is crucial. Mistakes in place-of-supply, LUT filing, and zero-rated supply treatment can lead to..
Equalisation Levy 2.0 on Digital Ads: Cost Planning for AI Firms
Equalisation Levy 2.0 on Digital Ads As Indian AI firms, SaaS companies, and e-commerce players increasingly depend on global digital platforms for advertising and marketing, Equalisation Levy..
GSTR-3B vs. GSTR-1 Mismatch Notices: 2025 SOP & Penalty Grid
As we enter FY 2025–26, one of the most common triggers for GST notices is the mismatch between GSTR-3B (summary return) and GSTR-1 (outward supply return)…
“No GST Invoice, No Funding” — Due-Diligence Red Flags for SaaS Start-ups
In today’s fast-moving SaaS ecosystem, founders often focus on scaling users and ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue), but investors now look just as hard at tax and compliance..
Faceless Assessments 2.0: Navigating Clause 263–389 of the New Bill
Navigating Clause 263–389 The Indian tax system continues its shift towards digitization and transparency with Faceless Assessments 2.0, proposed in Clause 263 to 389 of the New..
Corporate Tax Rates FY 2025–26: Is Section 115BAA Still the Best Bet?
India’s corporate tax regime has undergone major reforms in the past few years. Among them, Section 115BAA offered domestic companies a lower tax rate with no exemptions—a..
Budget 2025: New Income-Tax Bill vs. Old Act — What Founders Must Know
India’s Budget 2025 proposes a new Income-Tax Bill to replace the Income Tax Act, 1961. For startup founders, this isn’t just legislative news—it’s a blueprint that..