Introduction From the January 2026 tax period, the GST portal has introduced significant system upgrades that directly affect how interest is calculated, how Input Tax Credit is validated, and how returns are accepted or blocked. These are not cosmetic updates. They change the compliance risk profile for businesses. If books and portal data are not...
Founders often hear the phrase clean books early in their journey. It sounds reassuring, almost binary. Either the books are clean or they are not. In reality, the phrase carries very different meanings depending on who is looking at the numbers. This difference becomes visible as startups move from early traction to institutional scrutiny. What...
Introduction Corporate tax compliance in Singapore is a structured and process driven obligation that applies to companies across all sizes and ownership models. The country is known for its transparent tax framework and strict regulatory enforcement, which makes timely and accurate compliance essential rather than optional. For local businesses, startups, and foreign owned entities operating...
Most founders assume audits begin when a regulator sends a notice. In reality, a quieter and far more immediate audit happens much earlier. It happens every time a company requests a remittance, opens an overseas bank account, issues a guarantee, or repatriates funds. This audit is conducted not by regulators, but by banks and authorised...
Introduction Company secretarial compliance plays a critical role in how businesses operate and remain legally valid in India. While incorporation marks the beginning of a company’s journey, ongoing compliance determines whether the business continues to function within the boundaries of corporate law. For private limited companies, public companies, and growing enterprises, company secretarial compliance india...