Practical compliance guides

Corporate Compliance · 13 min read

What Is the Government Fee for Director KYC (DIR-3) in India?

DIR-3 KYC is one of the simplest compliance filings in India - it takes 15 minutes if you have your documents ready. But the penalty for mis...

CACA Puja Pradhan · Apr 2

FSSAI & Food Business · 12 min read

How Patron Accounting Handles FSSAI Returns: Our Proven Approach for 25,000+ Clients

FSSAI annual return filing is one of the most overlooked compliance obligations for food businesses in India. Every year, thousands of FBOs...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Apr 2

FSSAI & Food Business · 8 min read

FSSAI Registration: Professional Advice You Won’t Get from Free Online Resources

Every free online resource will tell you how to fill Form A or Form B, upload documents on FoSCoS, and pay the fee. By the time you finish r...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Apr 2

FSSAI & Food Business · 14 min read

FSSAI Registration Near Delhi: Complete Online Guide with 2026 Amendments

From the legendary paranthe wali gali in Chandni Chowk to the artisan cafes of Khan Market, Delhi's food ecosystem is vast and diverse. The...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Apr 2

TDS & Compliance Returns · 12 min read

Why 25,000+ Businesses Choose Patron Accounting for FLA Returns

FLA return filing is one of those compliances that looks deceptively simple: download the form, fill in your foreign liabilities and assets,...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Apr 2

International Business · 15 min read

Patron Accounting’s Position on FDI Compliance: Expert Stance with Full Rationale

FDI compliance is the most consequential and least understood area of regulatory compliance for Indian companies with foreign investment. Th...

CACA Poonam Kadge · Apr 2

TDS & Compliance Returns · 18 min read

Industry Benchmark: How Experienced CAs Handle TDS Returns Differently

Every accountant can file a TDS return. Generate the text file, upload to TRACES, pay the late fee if any, and move on. The return is filed....

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Apr 2

GSTAT & GST Litigation · 13 min read

GSTAT Appeal Filing in Delhi: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Delhi holds a unique position in India's GST appellate landscape - it is the only city that houses both the GSTAT Principal Bench and a Stat...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Apr 2

GSTAT & GST Litigation · 9 min read

GSTAT Appeal Filing Services in India Audit: How We Help Clients Identify and Fix Compliance Gaps

The GSTAT is operational. The 30 June 2026 deadline is approaching. And thousands of businesses across India are staring at adverse First Ap...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Apr 2

GSTAT & GST Litigation · 13 min read

GSTAT Appeal: Exporters (Refund Rejection) Status Check: How to Track Your Application Online

You filed your export refund claim via Form RFD-01. Weeks passed. Then the officer issued RFD-06 - rejection. You appealed under Section 107...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Apr 2

GSTAT & GST Litigation · 13 min read

How to Complete GSTAT Appeal: Education (GST Exemption): 2026 Guide for Indian SMEs

You run a school, coaching institute, vocational training centre, or edtech platform. The GST department has served a demand notice saying y...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Apr 2

GSTAT & GST Litigation · 14 min read

GSTAT Appeal: E-Commerce (TCS & Marketplace) Complex Scenarios: Edge Cases from Our Practice and How We Resolved Them

Not every e-commerce TCS dispute is straightforward. Some involve a food delivery platform that simultaneously operates as a marketplace (Se...

CACA Sundaram Gupta · Apr 2