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Startup Compliance Checklist India: MCA, GST, Tax & Labour

Check where your startup stands on the compliance basics. The checklist covers post-incorporation steps, annual MCA filings, GST, TDS, labour registrations and data protection. Mark each item, add notes and send the pending list to your CA or CS.

QUICK ANSWERA typical Indian private limited startup must hold board meetings (at least 4 a year, or 2 for small companies), file AOC-4 and MGT-7/7A after the AGM, file DIR-3 KYC by 30 September, file income-tax returns and TDS returns, file GST returns if registered, and register for PF/ESI and the state Shops & Establishments Act once thresholds apply.

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⚠️ General checklist, not legal or tax advice. Thresholds and due dates change; confirm with your CA / CS.

What the Startup Compliance Checklist (India) does

✅ 30+ items across MCA, tax, GST and labour
✅ Critical items highlighted
✅ Completeness score
✅ Pending list on WhatsApp or email
✅ Export CSV for your CA

How to use the Startup Compliance Checklist (India)

STEP 1
Name the company
Type the company name so exports and messages are labelled.
STEP 2
Mark each item
Tap a status for every item and add notes. Critical items are highlighted.
STEP 3
Review the score and gaps
See completeness, open critical items and issues in one place.
STEP 4
Send the request list
Generate a WhatsApp or email message listing everything still pending, grouped by section.

Why early compliance pays off

Late MCA filings attract additional fees of ₹100 per day per form with no upper cap, and directors of companies that do not file for years can be disqualified. Investors check MCA filing status in the first hour of due diligence.

The fastest fix is to make one person (founder, CA or CS) own the compliance calendar and to review this checklist every quarter.

Frequently asked questions

What are the annual compliances for a private limited company?

Board meetings, AGM, AOC-4 and MGT-7/7A filings, DIR-3 KYC, statutory audit, income-tax return, TDS returns, and GST returns if registered, plus DPT-3 and MSME-1 where applicable.

What is the penalty for late ROC filing?

Additional fees of ₹100 per day of delay per form, plus possible penalties on the company and officers for continued default.

Does a startup need GST registration?

Required above the turnover threshold (₹20 lakh for services in most states, ₹40 lakh for goods in many states), and mandatory regardless of turnover for inter-state supply of goods and some e-commerce cases.

Is this tool free? Do I need to sign up?

Yes. It is completely free, needs no login and has no usage limit. FastFee builds payment collection software; these startup and investor tools are free resources for founders, angels and fund managers.

Is my data private?

Yes. Everything you type stays in your own browser on this device (local storage). Nothing is uploaded to FastFee. Export or print a copy if you need to keep it.

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