October 6, 2026

Trademark Forms: TM-A, TM-M, TM-O and Others Explained

Trademark forms are the standard applications you file with the Trade Marks Registry under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. TM-A is for registering a mark, TM-M for miscellaneous…

October 6, 2026

What is DPIIT Recognition for Startups

DPIIT recognition is a certificate from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade that confirms your business as a startup under the Startup India initiative. It…

October 6, 2026

Trademark Objection vs Opposition: What is the Difference

A trademark objection is raised by the Registrar during examination of your application. An opposition is filed by a third party after your mark is accepted and advertised…

October 6, 2026

Stamp Duty on MOA and AOA: Why It Differs from State to State

Stamp duty on the MOA and AOA is a government levy paid when a company’s constitutional documents are filed for incorporation. It is set by the state where…

October 6, 2026

GST Due Dates: Monthly and Annual Filing Calendar

GST due dates are the last dates by which a registered business must file its GST returns and pay tax for a period. Most returns follow a fixed…

October 6, 2026

Startup Tax Benefits: Section 80-IAC and Angel Tax

Section 80-IAC lets an eligible startup claim a 100% deduction on profits for three consecutive years out of its first ten. Angel tax, which taxed share premium above…

October 6, 2026

Balance Sheet and Schedule III Explained

A balance sheet is a statement of what a company owns (assets) and owes (liabilities and equity) on a particular date. Schedule III of the Companies Act 2013…

October 6, 2026

What is GSTIN (GST Identification Number)

GSTIN is the 15-digit number the GST system gives every registered taxpayer. It identifies your business on invoices, returns and the GST portal. Each state where you register…

October 6, 2026

What is a Trust Deed?

A trust deed is the written document that creates a trust. It names the person giving the property (the settlor), the people who will manage it (trustees), the…

October 6, 2026

HSN and SAC Codes under GST

HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) codes classify goods, and SAC (Service Accounting Codes) classify services. Both appear on GST invoices and in returns, and they decide which tax…