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A trademark search on the IP India public search portal checks whether your brand name or logo conflicts with existing registered or pending marks in your class, before you spend on filing. Skipping this step is the top cause of rejected applications.
E-commerce businesses must comply with the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020 — displaying seller details, country of origin, grievance officer contact, and a clear returns/refund policy. Non-compliance can trigger penalties under the Consumer Protection Act.
Beyond company registration, most businesses in India need a GST registration, a Shops & Establishment license, and industry-specific approvals — FSSAI for food, CDSCO for cosmetics/devices, BIS for electronics, and various state/municipal trade licenses.
Under the IT Act and DPDP Act, Indian websites collecting personal data must publish a privacy policy disclosing what data is collected, why, and how it is used, plus terms of service covering liability, dispute resolution and user conduct.
The New Tax Regime is the default from FY 2023-24, with lower slab rates but almost no deductions. The Old Regime suits taxpayers with significant deductions (80C, HRA, home loan interest) exceeding roughly ₹3.5–4 lakh; otherwise the New Regime usually wins.
GST is an indirect tax on the sale of goods and services, collected from customers and paid to the government; Income Tax is a direct tax on your profit/income, paid out of your own earnings. Every registered business typically deals with both, but they are entirely separate systems.
A Private Limited company in India must file ROC annual returns (AOC-4, MGT-7), conduct a statutory audit, hold an AGM within 6 months of year-end, and pay advance tax in 4 instalments — missing any deadline triggers penalties starting at ₹100/day.
A dormant Private Limited company with no liabilities can be struck off via the fast-track STK-2 process in 3–6 months. Companies with liabilities or ongoing business must go through formal voluntary liquidation instead, which takes longer.
Professional tax is a state-level tax on salaries and professional income, capped at ₹2,500/year, levied by about 20 Indian states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal and Gujarat. Delhi, Haryana, UP and several other states do not levy it at all.
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