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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 18 May 2026 · 6 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 17 May 2026 · 6 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 16 May 2026 · 5 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 15 May 2026 · 6 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 14 May 2026 · 6 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 13 May 2026 · 6 min
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IEC Annual Update: The April to June Window and If You Miss It

The IEC annual update is due every April to June, free in the window. Miss it and DGFT deactivates your code. Steps, the Rs 200 late fee and an example.

ARAprilTax Research Team · 12 May 2026 · 6 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 20 Feb 2026 · 4 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 19 Feb 2026 · 5 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 18 Feb 2026 · 5 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 17 Feb 2026 · 5 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 16 Feb 2026 · 5 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 15 Feb 2026 · 5 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 14 Feb 2026 · 6 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 13 Feb 2026 · 7 min
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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.

ACA Abhijeet · 12 Feb 2026 · 7 min
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