FAQS
Yes, C M Patel and Company provides both in-person consultations at our Vadodara office and fully online CA consultations via phone, video call (Google Meet/Zoom), WhatsApp, and email. Our digital-first approach means clients across Gujarat, across India, and NRIs worldwide can access our complete range of CA services conveniently. All documents can be shared and signed digitally for a seamless experience.
What sets us apart: a CA practice since 2023, with tax and accounting work in Vadodara since 2018, personalised service with a dedicated CA for each client, technology-driven compliance tracking with proactive deadline reminders, transparent fixed-fee pricing with no hidden charges, end-to-end support from registration to ongoing compliance to exit, deep expertise in GST, Income Tax, Company Law, and FEMA, and a proven track record of 499+ satisfied clients. We treat your business as our own and go beyond tax filing to provide strategic financial advisory.
A Chartered Accountant (CA) is a licensed finance professional certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) after rigorous exams and practical training. CAs are legally authorised to sign tax audit reports, statutory audit reports, and certifications required by government authorities. For your business, a CA ensures: correct tax computation and compliance, optimal tax planning, reliable financial statements, accurate GST returns, ROC filings, and expert representation before tax and regulatory authorities — protecting you from penalties and litigation.
Our office is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM IST. You can reach us by phone at +91 9974037318, by email at info.cmpatelandcompany@gmail.com, or visit us at 204, Pavan Complex, Jetalpur Rd, Vishwas Colony, Vadiwadi, Vadodara, Gujarat 390007. WhatsApp consultations are also available during business hours. For urgent compliance matters, we also offer extended availability.
Absolutely. While our office is in Vadodara, Gujarat, we serve clients across India and NRIs worldwide. Our fully digital service delivery model — using secure cloud document sharing, e-signatures, video consultations, and online portals — means geography is no barrier. We have clients in Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and abroad. All services including GST compliance, ITR filing, company registration, and ROC compliance can be completed 100% online.
Our audit and assurance services in Vadodara include: Statutory Audit under Companies Act 2013, Tax Audit u/s 44AB, Internal Audit & Management Audit, Bank Concurrent Audit, GST Audit & Reconciliation, Stock Audit, and Due Diligence Audit for business acquisitions and mergers. All audits are conducted in strict compliance with ICAI Standards on Auditing (SAs) to provide reliable, independent assurance to stakeholders.
All private limited companies, public limited companies and One Person Companies (OPCs) must have a statutory audit every financial year under the Companies Act 2013, regardless of turnover or profit. LLPs need an audit under the LLP Act 2008 once turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or partners' contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh. The audit must be conducted by a qualified Chartered Accountant appointed by shareholders at the AGM. C M Patel and Company provides thorough statutory audit services with detailed management letters to strengthen your internal controls.
For small companies with relatively simple transactions and well-maintained books, a statutory audit typically takes 3–7 working days from the date of receipt of complete records. For mid-sized companies with more complex operations, it may take 2–4 weeks. Our team works efficiently with minimal disruption to your business operations and ensures audit completion well before the AGM deadline.
Yes, C M Patel and Company provides complete GST notice representation and litigation support in Vadodara. We handle scrutiny notices (ASMT-10), demand notices (DRC-01), appeals before GST Appellate Authority, and Advanced Rulings. Our experienced CAs prepare detailed written responses with supporting documentation and appear before the authorities to protect your interests.
Private Limited Company registration involves: obtaining Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) for directors, applying for Director Identification Numbers (DIN), reserving a company name via MCA21 V3 portal (RUN), drafting Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA & AOA), filing SPICe+ form for incorporation, and obtaining Certificate of Incorporation (COI), PAN, and TAN. C M Patel and Company handles the entire process for ₹15,000 onwards, typically completed in 10–15 working days.
Required documents for Pvt Ltd company registration: PAN cards and Aadhaar cards of all directors, passport-size photographs, address proof (latest utility bill or bank statement), proof of registered office (rental agreement + NOC from owner or property documents + utility bill), and proposed company name options. Our company registration consultants in Vadodara guide you through every document requirement.
For LLP registration in India you need: PAN cards and Aadhaar of all designated partners, address proof, passport-size photographs, registered office proof (utility bill + NOC), and a draft LLP Agreement. Our CA team in Vadodara manages the FiLLiP form filing, DPIN application, digital signatures, LLP Agreement drafting, and stamp duty compliance — all-inclusive from ₹12,000.
Private Limited Company: Best for startups seeking investment, limited liability, separate legal entity, high compliance (ROC + audit). LLP: Limited liability with tax flexibility of a partnership, ideal for service firms and professional practices. OPC (One Person Company): Best for solo founders wanting corporate status with limited liability. Partnership Firm: Simplest structure, unlimited liability, suitable for small family businesses. Our Vadodara CA advisors help you choose the right structure based on your business goals, funding plans, and tax efficiency.
With complete documents, Private Limited Company and LLP registration typically takes 10–15 working days through the MCA21 V3 portal. OPC takes a similar timeline. Proprietorship and Partnership registrations can be done in 3–7 days. Delays can occur due to MCA portal downtime or document deficiencies. Our CA firm in Vadodara ensures a smooth, fast process with minimum client effort.
MSME/Udyam registration provides significant benefits: 1–2% lower interest rates on bank loans, priority sector lending, collateral-free loans under CGTMSE, 50% discount on trademark and patent filing fees, delayed payment protection under MSMED Act (payment within 45 days or interest at 3x RBI rate), Gujarat government subsidy schemes up to ₹35 lakh, exemption from certain compliances, and preference in government procurement. Registration is free on the Udyam portal and our CA team completes it for you including CA fee.
Startups can save significantly through: choosing the right business structure (Pvt Ltd vs LLP) for optimal tax treatment, DPIIT/Startup India recognition for 3-year income tax holiday u/s 80-IAC, no angel tax on share premium (section 56(2)(viib) was removed from FY 2024-25), R&D expenditure deductions, optimising founder remuneration vs dividend, proper documentation for investor-friendly capitalization, and planning for future exits (ESOP, buyback, acquisition). Our CA firm in Vadodara has deep startup advisory experience to help you scale tax-efficiently.
DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade) Startup India recognition is a government certification for eligible startups up to 10 years old with turnover below ₹100 crore, working on innovation or scalable business models. Benefits include: 3-year income tax exemption u/s 80-IAC, IPR fast-track with 80% fee rebate, self-certification under 9 labour and environmental laws, and access to government funds. Our CA advisors in Vadodara guide you through the complete application process.
A Private Limited Company must comply with: filing AOC-4 (Financial Statements) within 30 days of AGM, filing MGT-7/7A (Annual Return) within 60 days of AGM, holding Annual General Meeting (AGM) within 6 months of financial year end, conducting Statutory Audit, filing ITR, maintaining proper statutory registers and minutes books, and filing event-based forms for changes in directors, address, share capital, etc. C M Patel and Company provides comprehensive annual ROC compliance packages for companies in Vadodara.
Late ROC filings attract additional fees on a graduated scale: ₹100 per day of delay (for most forms), with no upper cap. For AOC-4 and MGT-7, delays beyond specified periods attract significant additional fees and can also result in striking off the company from the MCA register. Directors of defaulting companies can be disqualified u/s 164(2). Our ROC compliance team in Vadodara tracks all deadlines and files proactively to avoid these penalties.
Annual LLP compliance includes: filing Form 11 (Annual Return) by May 30, filing Form 8 (Statement of Accounts & Solvency) by October 30, and Income Tax Return filing. LLPs with turnover above ₹40 lakhs or capital contribution above ₹25 lakhs require mandatory audit. Our Vadodara CA firm handles all LLP annual compliance efficiently to keep your LLP in good standing with the MCA.
Change of registered office requires board resolution, shareholder resolution (if changing state), and filing Form INC-22 with MCA. Appointment of a new director requires Form DIR-12, board resolution, and DIN of the incoming director. Resignation of director requires DIR-12 with relevant documentation. Our CA team in Vadodara handles all such event-based ROC filings promptly and accurately.
ITR filing is mandatory for individuals with gross total income above the basic exemption limit (₹4 lakh under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26), all companies and LLPs regardless of profit/loss, individuals with foreign assets or foreign income, those claiming tax treaty benefits, and anyone required to get accounts audited. It is also advisable for anyone wanting to carry forward losses, apply for loans, or obtain visas. Our CA firm in Vadodara files ITR for individuals, firms, companies, and NRIs. Note: the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Income-tax Rules, 2026 apply from 1 April 2026, and most section and form numbers have changed. Section and form numbers on this page are from the Income-tax Act, 1961, which still applies to income up to 31 March 2026.
For FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27), the due dates are 31 July 2026 for salaried individuals and pensioners filing ITR-1 or ITR-2, 31 August 2026 for business and professional taxpayers who do not need an audit (ITR-3 and ITR-4), 31 October 2026 for tax audit cases and 30 November 2026 for transfer pricing cases. A belated return can be filed until 31 December 2026 with a late fee of ₹5,000 (₹1,000 if total income is up to ₹5 lakh), and a revised return until 31 March 2027. Our income tax consultants in Vadodara ensure timely filing and optimal tax planning.
The Old Tax Regime allows multiple deductions such as 80C (₹1.5L), 80D (health insurance), HRA, LTA, home loan interest etc., with higher slab rates. The New Tax Regime offers lower slab rates but with very limited deductions (standard deduction of ₹75,000 for salaried, NPS employer contribution, and a few others). The new regime has been the default since FY 2023-24. Our CAs in Vadodara do a detailed comparison of both regimes for each client to determine which results in lower tax outgo.
Advance Tax is tax paid in instalments during the financial year rather than as a lump sum at year end. It applies to individuals with tax liability exceeding ₹10,000 after TDS. Instalments are due on June 15 (15%), September 15 (45%), December 15 (75%), and March 15 (100%). Non-payment or shortfall attracts interest u/s 234B and 234C. Our tax consultants in Vadodara calculate and remind clients of all advance tax instalments.
Key legal tax-saving instruments under the Old Regime include: 80C (PPF, ELSS, NSC, life insurance, home loan principal – up to ₹1.5L), 80D (health insurance premium), 80CCD(1B) (NPS – additional ₹50,000), HRA exemption for salaried, home loan interest deduction u/s 24(b), and 80G (donations). For businesses, expense claims, depreciation, and investment deductions offer additional savings. Our CA firm in Vadodara provides personalised tax planning to minimise your tax liability within the law.
Tax Audit u/s 44AB is mandatory for businesses with turnover exceeding ₹1 crore (₹10 crore if 95%+ transactions are digital), professionals with gross receipts exceeding ₹50 lakhs, and those opting out of presumptive taxation schemes. It involves verification of books of accounts, verification of income and expenses, reporting in Form 3CA/3CB and 3CD, and ensuring compliance with all income tax provisions. Our experienced Vadodara CA team conducts thorough and timely tax audits.
Yes. We handle GST registration, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C filings, GST audit, input tax credit reconciliation, e-way bill advisory, and GST notice representation. Our team of qualified CAs ensures accurate, timely, and penalty-free GST compliance for businesses across Vadodara and Gujarat.
Key GST return due dates: GSTR-1 is due on the 11th of the following month for monthly filers and quarterly for QRMP scheme filers. GSTR-3B is due on 20th (monthly filers) or 22nd/24th (quarterly filers). GSTR-9 (Annual Return) is due by December 31. GSTR-9C (Reconciliation Statement) is also due December 31 for eligible businesses. Our GST consultants in Vadodara proactively remind and file all returns before deadlines to avoid late fees and interest.
GST registration is mandatory for businesses with aggregate turnover exceeding ₹40 lakhs (goods) or ₹20 lakhs (services) in most states, and ₹10 lakhs in special category states. Additionally, inter-state suppliers, e-commerce operators, casual taxable persons, and those liable to pay under reverse charge must register regardless of turnover. We assist with complete GST registration in Vadodara within 3–5 working days.
Input Tax Credit (ITC) allows a GST-registered business to reduce the tax paid on inputs (purchases) from the tax payable on output (sales). To claim ITC, you need a valid GST invoice, your supplier must have filed GSTR-1, the goods/services must be received, and payment must be made within 180 days. Our GST experts in Vadodara conduct monthly ITC reconciliation to maximize your eligible credit and ensure compliance with Rule 36(4).
Late filing of GST returns attracts a late fee of ₹50 per day (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST) for returns with tax liability, and ₹20 per day (₹10 CGST + ₹10 SGST) for nil returns, subject to a maximum cap. Additionally, interest at 18% per annum applies on unpaid tax. Repeated defaults can lead to suspension or cancellation of GST registration. Our Vadodara CA firm helps you maintain 100% on-time compliance.
The mandatory GST Audit by a CA u/s 35(5) was abolished by the Finance Act 2021 with effect from FY 2020-21. However, GSTR-9C (Reconciliation Statement) is still required to be self-certified by taxpayers with annual turnover above ₹5 crores. Even without mandatory audit, an internal GST health check by our CA team in Vadodara is strongly recommended to identify ITC mismatches, short payments, and compliance gaps before a departmental audit.
An NRI's Indian income tax liability depends on their residential status under the Income Tax Act. NRIs are taxed only on income earned or accrued in India — such as rent from Indian property, capital gains from Indian assets, interest from NRO accounts, and dividends from Indian companies. NRE account interest is fully exempt. NRIs must file ITR in India if their Indian income exceeds the basic exemption limit. Our CA firm in Vadodara specialises in NRI tax returns, DTAA benefit claims, and lower TDS certificate applications.
NRIs investing in India must comply with the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Key rules include: NRIs can invest in Indian stocks under the Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS) through designated banks, FDI in Indian companies is permitted in most sectors under automatic route, purchase of immovable property (except agricultural land/plantation/farmhouse) is allowed, and repatriation of funds follows specific limits. Our CA team provides FEMA advisory, RBI filings, and ensures NRI investments are fully compliant.
When an NRI sells immovable property in India, the buyer is required to deduct TDS at 12.5% (plus surcharge and cess) for long-term capital gains on property held for more than 24 months (the rate was 20% for sales before 23 July 2024) and at 30% for short-term gains. The NRI can apply to the Income Tax Officer for a Lower Deduction Certificate u/s 197 to reduce TDS if actual capital gains tax is lower. C M Patel and Company assists NRIs with Lower TDS Certificates, capital gains computation, LTCG reinvestment under 54EC/54F, and ITR filing.
Our accounting services cover: monthly/quarterly bookkeeping using Tally, QuickBooks, or Zoho Books, preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable management, fixed asset register maintenance, MIS reporting, and year-end closing. We work on-site or remotely depending on your preference, providing accurate financial data for informed business decisions.
Our team is proficient in Tally ERP 9 and Tally Prime (most commonly used in Vadodara businesses), Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Busy Accounting, and SAP Business One for larger enterprises. We can work with your existing software or recommend the most suitable platform based on your business size, industry, and GST compliance requirements.
Professional accounting ensures: accurate GST return filing and ITC claims, correct income tax computation, timely ROC compliance, bank-ready financial statements for loan applications, clear picture of profitability for business decisions, and protection against tax notices due to data mismatches. Many businesses in Vadodara lose money through missed ITC, incorrect deductions, or penalties from poor bookkeeping — our CA firm ensures none of that happens to you.
Our payroll compliance services include: monthly payroll processing and salary slip generation, TDS on salary computation and Form 16 issuance, Provident Fund (PF/EPF) registration and monthly ECR challan filing, Employee State Insurance (ESIC) registration and monthly filing, Professional Tax registration and filing in Gujarat, Labour Welfare Fund compliance, and Full and Final settlement calculations. We ensure complete payroll compliance for your employees and zero penalties for your business.
Provident Fund (EPF) registration under the Employees' Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952 is mandatory for establishments employing 20 or more employees. Smaller businesses can also voluntarily register. Both employer and employee contribute 12% of basic wages. Our team in Vadodara handles PF registration, monthly ECR filings, KYC updates, and PF transfer/withdrawal queries for your employees.
TDS on salary is deducted by employers u/s 192 based on the employee's estimated annual income and applicable slab rates. Employers must deposit TDS monthly, file quarterly TDS returns in Form 24Q, and issue Form 16 (Part A and Part B) to employees by June 15 of the following financial year. Form 16 is essential for employees filing their ITR. Our CA firm handles all TDS compliance including Form 26AS reconciliation to ensure zero mismatches.
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