TDS on Software, SaaS & Cloud Bills: What Indian SMBs Must Deduct
Confused about TDS on AWS, SaaS and cloud bills? Learn when Section 194J, Section 195 and equalisation levy apply so Indian SMBs avoid penalties.
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Kavita Joshi
GST, Company Registration, Startup Compliance, Business Strategy
Business consultant with 12 years of experience helping Indian startups navigate GST compliance, company registration, and operational scaling. Kavita has guided 200+ businesses through their first year.
16 articles
Articles by Kavita Joshi
DIR-3 KYC for Directors: Avoid the ₹5,000 DIN Deactivation
Missed your annual KYC and got hit with a deactivated DIN? Here's how DIR-3 KYC for directors works, the 30 September deadline, fees, and how to revive your DIN.
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Closing Your Startup in India: A Founder's Shutdown Checklist
A practical, India-specific checklist for founders winding down a startup: GST cancellation, ROC strike-off, bank closure, and the steps most people forget.
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DSC vs Aadhaar eSign: Which to Use for Indian Company Filings
Confused whether to use a DSC or Aadhaar eSign for your company filings? Learn exactly when each applies across MCA, GST, and ITR to avoid rejected submissions.
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DPIIT Startups: Claiming the 3-Year Income Tax Holiday (80-IAC)
DPIIT-recognised startups can skip income tax for 3 years under Section 80-IAC. Learn who qualifies, how to apply, and the rejection traps to avoid.
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Multi-State GST Registration: When and How to Add a Second GSTIN
Expanding to a new state? Learn when multi-state GST registration is legally required, when it isn't, and exactly how to add a second GSTIN.
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Running a Fully Remote Team from a Virtual Office: A Founder’s Setup
How to build a remote-first business in India when your team is scattered across cities — and a virtual office is the only physical address you have.
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GST Registration for Startups: A No-Nonsense Walkthrough
When you actually need to register, what documents you need, how the address piece works, and the mistakes that quietly cost first-time founders weeks of delay.
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Private Limited vs LLP vs OPC: Which Structure Should You Pick?
The right legal structure depends on whether you plan to raise capital, how many founders you have, and how much compliance overhead you want to live with.
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Startup India Recognition: What It Actually Gets You
The benefits are real but smaller than the marketing implies. Here’s what DPIIT recognition actually delivers and whether the paperwork is worth the time for your stage.
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Invoicing and Payment Collection: A Founder’s Playbook for India
Cleaner invoices get paid faster. Here is the operational playbook for invoicing GST-compliantly, collecting payments without weekly chasing, and reducing receivable days.
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Founder Equity and Vesting: How to Split Ownership Without Regretting It
The wrong equity split kills more startups than bad products do. A practical framework for splitting founder equity, structuring vesting, and avoiding the most common traps.
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