SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP COMPLIANCES

1. GST COMPLIANCES

a.   GSTR-1: - This return contains the details of the sales done by the assessee. It can be filed on monthly and quarterly basis. Monthly return must be filed before 11th of every next month and Quarterly return must be filed before 13th of every next month of the quarter.

 

b.  GSTR-3B: - This return contains the details related to ITC. It can also be filed on monthly and quarterly basis. Monthly return must be filed before 20th of every next month and Quarterly return must be filed before 24th of every next month of the quarter.

 

c.   GSTR-9: - It is the annual return that must be filed by the assessee if the turnover is above 2 crores rupees. This return must be filed before 31st December of the next Financial Year.

 

d.  GSTR-9C: - It is also the annual return of the company that must be filed by the assessee along with GSTR 9 if the turnover is above 5 crores rupees. This return must be filed before 31st December of the next Financial Year.

2. ACCOUNTING AUDIT TRAIL COMPLIANCE

According to the updated accounting trail rule by MCA department, from 1st April 2023 onwards every private limited company has to maintain a proper accounting software in which it has to record all its business transaction properly.

3. INCOME TAX

a.   Proprietorship ITR (non-tax audit): It must be filed before 31st July of every Assessment Year.

 

b.  Tax Audit: Company requiring tax audit must file its return before 30th September.

4. ESIC COMPLIANCES


Monthly Contributions:

Employer’s contribution: 3.25% of employee's wages

Employee’s contribution: 0.75% of employee's wages

(This must be done before 15th of every month.)

 

5.   EPFO COMPLIANCES

Monthly Contributions:

Employee's share: 12% of basic salary

Employer's share: 12% of basic salary (Employer's share includes contributions towards EPF, EPS, and EDLI)

§  Out of employer's 12% share:

§  3.67% goes to EPF

§  8.33% goes to EPS (Employees' Pension Scheme)

§  0.5% goes to EDLI (Employees' Deposit-Linked Insurance)

(This must be done before 15th of every month.)