Compliance Cost Estimator
Know what you'll spend on annual compliance before you register. Personalised by structure, turnover, GST status, employees, and TDS obligations — not a rough guess.
- Personalised cost across 5 inputs — structure, turnover, GST, employees, TDS
- Monthly breakdown + growth projection to next tier
- Penalty calculator — see what late filing actually costs
- Dynamic comparison across all structures at your turnover
What's included in the estimate
Every estimate covers these annual compliance categories.
GST Returns
Monthly GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B. GSTR-9 annual return. Mandatory if turnover > ₹20L.
Skipped if not GST registered
ROC / MCA Filing
Annual returns (AOC-4 + MGT-7) and DIR-3 KYC for directors. Required for Pvt Ltd & LLP.
Not required for Proprietorship
Income Tax
ITR filing for the business. Tax audit mandatory above ₹1 Cr (₹50L for professionals).
Complexity varies with income
TDS Filing
Quarterly returns (24Q, 26Q) if you pay salary, rent, or contractor fees above limits.
Only if TDS deducted
PF / ESIC
Mandatory for 10+ employees. PF at 12% employer contribution, ESIC below ₹21K salary.
Added based on employee count
Advance Tax
Quarterly payments if tax liability > ₹10,000/yr. Interest @ 1%/month if missed.
Included in IT estimate
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Annual cost at ₹1L – ₹25L
Updates live as you use the estimator. Click any band to compare.
| Structure | GST | ROC | IT | TDS | Total / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVT LTD | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹31,000 |
| LLP | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹23,000 |
| OPC | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹22,000 |
| PROPRIETORSHIP | ₹4,000 | — | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹10,000 |
* Indicative estimates. Actual costs depend on CA firm, state, and transaction complexity.
When filings are due
Monthly
- GSTR-1 (11th)
- GSTR-3B (20th)
Quarterly
- TDS Returns (15th of next month)
- GSTR-1 (if quarterly)
Half-yearly
- PF & ESIC returns
- Advance tax (Sep, Mar)
Annual
- ITR (31 Oct for audited)
- ROC filings (Sep–Dec)
- GSTR-9 (31 Dec)
What happens if you miss a filing
GST Late Filing
₹200/day
₹100 CGST + ₹100 SGST per day. Max ₹10,000 per return. Plus 18% interest on tax due.
ROC / MCA (Pvt Ltd, LLP)
₹300/day per form
Additional fees escalate fast — a 1-year delay can cost more than an entire year of compliance.
Income Tax Late Filing
₹1,000 – ₹10,000
₹5,000 if filed before Dec 31, ₹10,000 after. Plus 1% interest/month. Losses can't be carried forward.
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