A Chartered Accountant based in Surat with more than 10 years of practice. Handles company incorporation (private limited, OPC and limited companies), Import Export Codes and Udyam (MSME) registration.
Articles by CA Abhijeet
Inventory Lost in an Amazon Warehouse: How to Claim Reimbursement
Amazon FBA inventory lost in India: how to find lost units, claim reimbursement with the right proof, and reverse GST credit on goods lost.
GSTIN Verification Failed in Seller Registration? 7 Fixes
Seller sign-up stuck on GSTIN or bank verification? Check your GSTIN status, legal name, PAN and bank validation on the GST portal, then fix it in order.
Meesho Ratings and Account Health: What Drags Them Down and How to Recover
Why Meesho seller ratings and account health fall, an 8-step recovery plan, what low ratings cost in returns, and the GST check every bad month needs.
Registrations Required for Small Business in India: GST, Udyam, Shop Act
Registrations required for a small business in India: GST, Udyam, Shop Act, FSSAI and IEC compared, with who needs each and what it costs.
Section 43B(h): The MSME 45-Day Payment Rule, With Examples
Section 43B(h) MSME 45-day rule: 15 and 45 day limits, the 2025 Act section 37(2)(g) from tax year 2026-27, and what late payment costs a buyer.
Udyam Update and Certificate Download: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to update Udyam registration details and download or reprint the Udyam certificate on the official portal, free, with OTP login.
Udyam Registration for Traders: What Online Sellers Really Get
Udyam registration for traders: who can register, why the benefit is only priority sector lending, and what an online reseller should expect.
Sell on Etsy From India: IEC, GST, AD Code and LUT in 7 Steps
Selling on Etsy, Amazon Global or eBay from India? You need an IEC, GST, an AD code and an LUT. What each is, the steps, and Etsy fees as on 12 Nov 2026.
IEC Deactivated: How to Activate It Again in 7 Steps
IEC deactivated? Complete the pending update on dgft.gov.in and it is activated again. Steps, the Rs 200 fee, and how suspension and cancellation differ.
Registered Office Address Proof for a Company: Is Home Fine?
Registered office address proof for a company: using your home, the utility bill and NOC rule, INC-22 in 30 days, the name board and the penalty.
DSC and DIN for Directors: What You Need Before Incorporation
DSC and DIN for directors: who needs each, how to get them, the three-DIN limit in SPICe+, the one-DIN rule and KYC once in three years.
Company Name Approval Rules: Pick a Name MCA Will Clear
Company name approval rules: what MCA treats as the same name, undesirable names, restricted words, the 20-day reservation and the Rs 1,000 fee.
Proprietorship to Private Limited: When Should Online Sellers Move?
When should an online seller move from proprietorship to a private limited company? The signals, tax at Rs 15, 30 and 60 lakh, and what changes in GST.
OPC Registration Documents: The Complete Checklist
The documents for OPC registration: member-director, nominee, Form INC-3 consent, DSC and registered office proof, with the usual rejection reasons.
Is Udyam Registration Free? Real Fees and How to Spot Fake Sites
Udyam registration is free on udyamregistration.gov.in. See how lookalike sites charge, what a paid service is for, and a checklist to spot a fake.
Micro, Small or Medium? MSME Limits Explained With Examples
MSME limits from 1 April 2025: micro Rs 2.5 crore and Rs 10 crore, small Rs 25 crore and Rs 100 crore, medium Rs 125 crore and Rs 500 crore.
Udyam Registration Documents: What to Keep Ready
Udyam registration needs no document upload. Keep Aadhaar, PAN, bank details, NIC code, investment and turnover figures ready. Full table inside.
Udyam Registration Online: Step-by-Step Process
Udyam registration online, step by step: Aadhaar OTP, PAN validation, each form field, the self-declaration, the certificate and common errors.
Udyam Registration: What It Is and the Benefits You Actually Get
Udyam registration is the free MSME registration. See who can register, the real benefits, what traders get and what it does not give.
Import Export Code Fees: Government Fee vs What Agents Charge
Import Export Code (IEC) fees: Rs 500 government fee, Rs 200 to change details, free yearly update in April to June, and what agents add on top.
Import Export Code Documents: The Short Checklist
Documents for an Import Export Code (IEC) by business type: PAN, address proof, cancelled cheque or bank certificate, entity proof, PDF up to 5 MB.
How to Apply for an Import Export Code Online, Step by Step
Apply for an Import Export Code (IEC) on dgft.gov.in: registration, form sections, Aadhaar e-sign or DSC, the Rs 500 fee, common errors and AD code.
Import Export Code (IEC): What It Is and Whether You Need One
An Import Export Code (IEC) is a 10-character, PAN-based code from DGFT. See who needs one, who is exempt, and the April to June yearly update.
Proprietorship vs LLP vs OPC vs Private Limited: Which One Fits You?
Proprietorship, LLP, OPC or private limited: owners, liability, audit, tax rates, raising money and closing down compared, with which one fits you.
One Person Company (OPC): Start a Company Alone, Rules and Limits
Who can form a one person company, the nominee and Form INC-3, what an OPC cannot do, the removed conversion limits, and compliance compared.
Company Registration Cost in India: Where Every Rupee Goes
Company registration cost in India: zero MCA fee up to Rs 15 lakh capital, stamp duty by State, DSC, name fee, PAN and TAN, and yearly running costs.
Private Limited Company Registration Documents: Full Checklist
Checklist for private limited company registration: PAN, ID and address proof of directors, office utility bill, NOC, rent agreement, DSC, foreigners.
Private Limited Company Registration: The Process, Start to Finish
How to register a private limited company: DSC, name in SPICe+ Part A, Part B with e-MOA, e-AOA and AGILE-PRO-S, the CIN, and INC-20A in 180 days.
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