Questions We Hear Every Single Day

A Private Limited or LLP typically takes 7–12 working days once your documents are complete, name approval comes through, and the Ministry raises no follow-up queries on your filing.

It depends on your goals. Solo founders often start with an OPC, two or more co-founders typically choose Private Limited or LLP, and small local businesses sometimes start as a Partnership or Sole Proprietorship. We help you choose on the free consultation call.

Yes. NRIs and foreign nationals can be directors or shareholders in an Indian Private Limited company, provided at least one director is a resident Indian and FDI rules for your sector allow it.

PAN, Aadhaar, a passport-sized photo, and address proof for every director or partner, plus proof of your registered office address. We send an exact checklist after your consultation.

Yes — almost every business selling through e-commerce marketplaces needs GST regardless of turnover, since most platforms require a valid GSTIN before they'll list your products.

₹40 lakh for goods (₹20 lakh in special category states) and ₹20 lakh for services (₹10 lakh in special category states) is the general threshold, though e-commerce sellers and a few categories must register regardless of turnover.

Late filing attracts a late fee per day plus interest on any tax due. Repeated defaults can also block your GSTIN's e-way bill generation, which can disrupt operations — we track all your due dates to prevent this.

Refunds are usually processed within 20–45 days of e-verification of your return, provided your bank account is pre-validated on the income tax portal and there are no discrepancies flagged.

A trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of filing and can be renewed indefinitely in further 10-year terms, as long as renewal applications are filed on time.

Yes — you can use ™ as soon as you file the application. The ® symbol can only be used after the trademark is officially registered, which usually takes 12–18 months.

You'll need to file a response to the examination report within the deadline, and possibly attend a hearing. We handle objection responses and hearings as part of our trademark filing service.

Yes — any business manufacturing, storing, distributing, or selling food, including home-based and online sellers, must hold a valid FSSAI registration or license depending on turnover.

No, IEC has lifetime validity. DGFT only requires a simple annual online update between April and June, which we handle for clients on request.

Yes, the Udyam portal itself charges no government fee. Only a service fee applies if you choose to have it filed for you instead of doing it yourself.

Most municipal trade licenses are valid for one financial year and must be renewed annually before expiry, along with the prescribed renewal fee.