Year: 2026

For the first time, every Indian service exporter — IT companies, SaaS founders, consultants, agencies and freelancers — must file an Export Declaration Form (EDF) for foreign invoices raised from 1 October 2026. The first monthly EDF, for October 2026 invoices, is due by 30 November 2026.  Until now, EDF was a goods-exporter’s form, software […]

If you raise invoices on foreign clients — whether you ship goods, sell software, run a SaaS product, freelance for overseas clients or provide consulting services to a foreign group company — there is a new compliance on your calendar from 1 October 2026: the Export Declaration Form (EDF). Until now, EDF was largely a […]

Starting or expanding an import-export business requires more than just an IEC. Businesses also need to complete the necessary Customs and banking formalities to ensure their international trade transactions run smoothly. One of the important requirements for exporters is ICEGATE registration and AD Code bank account registration. If you are looking for professional assistance with […]

In today’s dynamic business environment, compliance is not just a legal requirement—it is a foundation for sustainable growth. The Companies Act, 2013 serves as the primary legislation governing the incorporation, management, and regulation of companies in India. What is the Companies Act, 2013? The Companies Act, 2013 replaced the earlier Companies Act, 1956 with the […]

By Corporate Genie | www.corporategenie.in If GST compliance feels like a never-ending marathon of monthly filings, think of GSTR-9 as the final lap. It’s the ultimate year-end wrap-up—a comprehensive snapshot of your business’s financial health that reconciles a full year of sales, purchases, and Input Tax Credits (ITC). Whether you are a scaling startup or […]

What is DIR-3 KYC? DIR-3 KYC is a Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance requirement prescribed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for every individual holding a Director Identification Number (DIN). The purpose of this filing is to verify and update the director’s personal details such as mobile number, email address, PAN, and residential address […]

Millions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) continue to earn income from India through properties, investments, bank deposits, capital gains, and other sources. While living abroad may change your residential status, it does not eliminate your tax responsibilities in India. Many NRIs assume that since tax has already been deducted at source (TDS), there is no need […]

Purchasing a property is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make—and with the introduction of the Income Tax Act, 2025, there’s an important compliance update every buyer must understand. If you’ve heard about Form 26QB, it’s time to update your knowledge—because it has now been replaced by Form 141, along with a change in […]

📢 On 21 November 2025, the Government of India notified the new Labour Codes — and one critical shift stands out: 🔶 Full & Final (FnF) settlement must be completed within 2 working days (48 hours) of the employee’s last working day — Whether separation is due to resignation, termination, retrenchment, or closure. This marks […]

📅 Dated: 21 February 2026 The GSTN has introduced a new online functionality allowing eligible taxpayers to withdraw from the option availed under Rule 14A of the CGST Rules by filing Form GST REG-32 on the GST Portal. Here’s what you need to know 👇 ✅ Who Can Apply? * Active taxpayers registered under Rule […]