October 6, 2026
Object Clause and NIC Code of a Company: What They Mean
The object clause is the part of a company’s Memorandum that lists the business activities it is set up to carry out. The NIC code is a numeric…
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October 6, 2026
What is DGFT and IEC (Import Export Code)
DGFT is the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, the government body that frames and administers India’s foreign trade policy. IEC is the Import Export Code it issues to…
October 6, 2026
What is Form 16? Parts, Uses and Due Date
Form 16 is the TDS certificate your employer gives you for tax deducted from your salary. It has two parts: Part A shows the tax deducted and deposited,…
October 6, 2026
What is PF and UAN? Provident Fund and Universal Account Number Explained
Provident Fund (PF) is a retirement savings scheme run by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), where both employee and employer contribute from salary every month. The Universal…
October 6, 2026
Authorised Signatory and Authority Letter: Meaning and Use
An authorised signatory is a person a company formally permits to sign documents and deal with third parties on its behalf. An authority letter is the written document…
October 6, 2026
What is RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate)?
RCMC stands for Registration-cum-Membership Certificate. It is a certificate an Export Promotion Council issues to an exporter who joins it as a member. In simple terms, it shows…
October 6, 2026
What is DIN (Director Identification Number)? Meaning, Uses and How to Get One
A DIN, or Director Identification Number, is an 8-digit number the Ministry of Corporate Affairs gives to a person who is, or plans to become, a company director.…
October 6, 2026
TM vs R Symbol: When Can You Use Which
The TM symbol can be used by anyone claiming a brand, even before registration. The R symbol (®) is only for marks that are actually registered, and only…
October 6, 2026
Trademark Classes: The 45 Classes Explained
Trademark classes are the 45 categories of the Nice Classification used in India. Classes 1 to 34 cover goods and classes 35 to 45 cover services. You pick…
October 6, 2026
FSSAI Licence Types Compared: Basic, State and Central
FSSAI has three tiers for food businesses: basic registration, state licence and central licence. Annual turnover is the main test. Roughly, basic registration suits turnover up to Rs…