Service Tax Returns Filing

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What is Service Tax Returns Filing?

If you have a Service Tax Registration, you need to file returns twice a year, regardless of whether your turnover exceeds Rs. 10 lakh. In fact, even if you don't have any revenues, you still need to file returns as nil by October 25 (for April to September) and by April 25 (for October to March). Before this filing, however, all your service tax dues need to be cleared. Failure to pay service tax or file service tax returns by the due date would result in penalties. The fine is Rs. 500 if the delay is up to 15 days, Rs. 1000 if the delay is up to 30 days and an additional Rs. 100 per day thereon, subject to a maximum of Rs. 20,000.

Service Tax Returns Filing Process

 Returns Preparation

Once you send in a request, our representatives will inform you of the documents and details you need to submit, such as the collection of tax invoices raised. In case we find that service tax payments had not been made by the due date, we will inform you of the additional interest to be paid.

 Returns Filing

We will give you the opportunity to review the filing. One you approve it, we will file the returns with the government. Upon successful completion of the process, we will mail the acknowledgment form to your registered email address.

Frequenty Asked Questions
 

1. Do I need to be physically present during this process?

o, new company registration is a fully online process. As all documents are filed electronically, you would not need to be physically present at all. You would need to send us scanned copies of all the required documents & forms.

2.How much time is needed for setting up a private limited company in India?

If you have all the documents in order, it will take no longer than 15 days. However, this is dependent on the workload of the registrar.

3.What are the rules for picking a name for a private limited company?

The Registrar of Companies (RoC) across India expect applicant to follow a few naming guidelines. Some of them are subjective, which means that approval can depend on the opinion of the officer handling your application. However, the more closely you follow the rules listed below, the better your chances of approval. First, however, do ensure that your name is available.
Unique Component: In Flipkart Internet Private Limited, Flipkart is the unique component. Now, once taken, the name Flipkart will not be given to any other business within the suffix Internet or even related categories (E-commerce and Online Solutions, for example). But there is some subjectivity, too. Some RoCs may not even approve the name Flipkart Chemicals Private Limited, reasoning that the e-commerce brand Flipkart is too well-known. Similar sounding names would also be rejected (so no Flipkart).
Blacklist: Abbreviations, adjectives and generic words are rejected. So BBC or XYZ would be rejected, as would Good Quality Biscuits. The words bank, exchange and stock exchange, unless approved by RBI or SEBI, would also be rejected.
No Common Trademark: There should not be a registered trademark by the same name on the IP India website. If there is one, the name can only be approved if you are able to get a No-Objection Certificate from its owner authorising you to use it.
Descriptive Component: In Biocon Research Private Limited, the word 'Research' describes the business the company is into. You cannot have 'Research' in your name if you're, say, in the logistics or restaurant business.

4.What documents are required to complete the process?

All directors must provide identity and address proof, as well as a copy of the PAN Card (for Indian Nationals) and Passport (for foreign nationals). No-objection Certificate must be submitted by the owner of the registered office premises.

5.What is a DSC?

The DSC is an instrument issued by certifying authorities (TCS and n-Code are two of them) by which you can sign electronic documents. As all documents needed are electronic, partners need a DSC.

6.Does a private limited company have continuous existence?

Yes, so long as the annual compliances are met, the private limited company will continue to exist. If you do not comply with the requirements, it will go dormant, until it is struck off the register altogether.

7.How much does it cost to run a private limited company?

The cost of running a private limited company can be divided into four categories: cost of setting a private limited company, cost of accounting and auditing, cost of compliance and miscellaneous expenses. At the very minimum, you can expect to spend Rs. 40,000 on all of these.

8.Is it necessary to have a company's books audited?

Yes, a private limited company must hire an auditor, no matter what its revenues. In fact, an auditor must be appointed within 30 days of incorporation. Compliance is important with a private limited company, given that penalties for non-compliance can run into lakhs or rupees and even lead to the blacklisting of directors.

9. What are articles of association and memorandum of association?

These documents contain the rules, vision and mission of your organisation, and define, among other things, the exact business and the roles and responsibilities of shareholders and directors.