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CA-vetted guides on GST, tax, compliance and startup essentials.

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Startup Guides

How to Sell on Bharat in 2026: A Complete Legal & Business Guide for New Sellers

Everything an Indian seller needs to know in 2026 to legally start selling on government-backed marketplaces — from MSME registration to GST filings to ONDC onboarding.

by Saurav Mishra · 18 Apr 20268 min
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GST Updates

How to Get ISO Certification in India: Step-by-Step Guide 2026

ISO 9001, 14001, 27001 — what they cost, how long they take, and which one your business actually needs.

by Saurav Mishra · 18 Apr 20266 min
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Startup Guides

How to Start a Cosmetic Business in India: Step-by-Step Legal & Business Guide 2026

Cosmetics is a regulated industry — from CDSCO licence to FSSAI to trademark, here's everything you need.

by Saurav Mishra · 18 Apr 20269 min
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Income Tax

Income Tax Return Filing Last Date FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27): Full Due Date Calendar

The income tax return filing last date for individuals, businesses and audit cases in AY 2026-27 — plus what happens if you miss it.

by Saurav Mishra · 05 Jul 20267 min
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Income Tax

Income Tax Slab Rate 2026: Old Regime vs New Regime Compared

The current income tax slab rate under both the old and new regimes, the ₹12 lakh rebate, and how to figure out which regime actually saves you more.

by Saurav Mishra · 02 Jul 20268 min
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GST Updates

E-Invoicing Under GST: Complete Guide for 2026

Everything about e invoicing under GST — who it applies to, how the IRN and QR code work, and what happens if you skip it.

by Saurav Mishra · 28 Jun 20267 min
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GST Updates

GST Login: Step-by-Step Guide to the GST Portal, Password Reset & Common Errors

How to complete GST login on the official portal, reset a forgotten password, and fix the most common login errors.

by Saurav Mishra · 24 Jun 20265 min
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Compliance

PF Balance Check: How to Check Your EPF Balance Online (2026 Guide)

Four ways to check your PF balance — EPFO member portal, UMANG app, missed call and SMS — plus what to do if the balance looks wrong.

by Saurav Mishra · 20 Jun 20265 min
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GST Updates

What is GST? Goods & Services Tax Explained for Beginners

GST explained from scratch — how it replaced the old tax system, how CGST/SGST/IGST work, and who actually needs to register.

by Saurav Mishra · 16 Jun 20266 min
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Compliance

EPF Withdrawal Online: Step-by-Step Process & UAN Passbook Guide 2026

How to withdraw your EPF online, check your UAN passbook, and avoid the most common reasons claims get rejected.

by Saurav Mishra · 12 Jun 20266 min
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Income Tax

How to Save Tax on Salary Above ₹7 Lakh in 2026

Practical ways to legally reduce your tax liability once your salary crosses ₹7 lakh — from regime choice to HRA, NPS and 80C.

by Saurav Mishra · 08 Jun 20267 min
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GST Updates

Latest GST Rates & New GST Slab Structure in 2026: Full List by Category

The current new GST slab structure after the 2025 rate rationalisation — what moved to 5%, what's on 18%, and what's taxed at the special 40% rate.

by Saurav Mishra · 04 Jun 20266 min
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GST Updates

GST HSN Code Lookup Guide: How to Find the Right Code for Your Goods

What an HSN code is, how many digits your invoices actually need, and how to look up the correct code before you file GSTR-1.

by Saurav Mishra · 31 May 20265 min
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GST Updates

GST State Code & Jurisdiction List: Complete Reference for 2026

The full GST state code list — the first two digits of every GSTIN — plus how to find your ward/circle jurisdiction.

by Saurav Mishra · 27 May 20266 min
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Registrations

PAN Card: Complete Guide to Application, Correction & Uses in 2026

How to apply for a new PAN card, correct errors on an existing one, and why it's the one document every tax and banking transaction needs.

by Saurav Mishra · 23 May 20266 min
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Taxation

TDS Rate Chart 2026 (PDF Reference): Latest Rates for Salary, Rent, Professional Fees & More

A practical TDS rate chart covering the sections that come up most often — salary, contractor payments, rent, professional fees and interest.

by Saurav Mishra · 19 May 20267 min
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Income Tax

Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) Tax Guide 2026: Rates, Calculation & Exemptions

How short term capital gains tax works on equity, mutual funds, property and other assets — with current rates and what's exempt.

by Saurav Mishra · 15 May 20267 min
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GST Updates

How to Register for GST on the GST Portal: Step-by-Step Process 2026

A step-by-step walkthrough of GST registration on the GST portal — documents needed, ARN tracking, and how long GSTIN allotment actually takes.

by Saurav Mishra · 11 May 20266 min
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Registrations

e-PAN Card Download Guide: How to Download Your PAN Card Online

The fastest ways to download your e-PAN card as a PDF — via the Income Tax e-filing portal, NSDL/Protean, or UTIITSL.

by Saurav Mishra · 07 May 20264 min
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GST Updates

GST on Gold: Rates Explained for Jewellery, Coins & Bullion (2026)

How GST on gold actually works — the rate on the metal value, the separate rate on making charges, and what it means for your final jewellery bill.

by Saurav Mishra · 03 May 20265 min
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Compliance

PF Claim Status: How to Check Your EPF Claim & Passbook Status Online

How to track your PF claim status after submitting a withdrawal request, and what each status message actually means.

by Saurav Mishra · 29 Apr 20264 min
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Taxation

What is TDS? A Complete Beginner's Guide to Tax Deducted at Source

TDS explained simply — why tax is deducted before you receive payment, how to claim credit for it, and who's responsible for depositing it.

by Saurav Mishra · 25 Apr 20266 min
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GST Updates

Next-Gen GST Reforms 2026: What's Changed in the New GST Rate Structure

A plain-English summary of the next-gen GST reforms — the move to a two-slab structure, what got cheaper, and what businesses need to update.

by Saurav Mishra · 21 Apr 20267 min