Frequently Asked Questions

What is Private Limited Company?

A private limited company is a type of Business Constituent wherein the liabilities of the members are limited to the extent of unpaid amount of shares. The minimum number of members to start a Private Limited company is 2 and maximum 200. It is a separate legal entity with the name ending with Private Limited.

How to incorporate a Private Limited Company in Coimbatore?

Incorporation of Company starts with getting DIN for directors, applying for company name, drafting MOA & AOA, filing of forms along with necessary documents with ROC and finally getting Certificate of Incorporation.

What is the minimum number of members required to Incorporate a Private Limited Company?

Minimum number of members required to incorporate a Private Limited Company is 2.

What is the minimum capital required to Incorporate a Private Limited Company?

Minimum capital requirement for Incorporating Private Limited Company is ₹1,00,000(One Lakh).

What are the documents required for Incorporating a Private Limited Company?
  • Address Proof of Directors – Self attested Copy of Ration card/Driving License/Aadhar Card/Passport/Voter Card/Utility Bills not more than 2 months old.
  • Identity Proof of Directors – Self attested Copy of PAN card is mandatory
  • Passport size photographs of Directors
  • Signed MOA, AOA, Declaration by professionals, Affidavit from the subscribers, Signature Verification in Form Inc 10.
  • Proof of Registered office address (Lease/Rental agreement along with rent receipt), Copy of utility bills not more than 2 months old, NOC from landlord.
  • Letter of appointment as Director, Declaration by Director in Form INC 9.
What is the procedure for changing the registered office of the company?

For change within the city limits, a Company by passing Board resolution can change the address of the registered office within the limits of the same city, town or village. An intimation of the change shall be given to Registrar in Form INC.22 along with copies of resolution and address proof.

What is the procedure for appointing new Director?

A new director can be appointed by shareholders in general meeting of the company. If company wants to appoint a person as director in meeting other then General meeting, Company can do this by appointing such person as additional director.

The existing Board of Directors have the power to appoint additional director. The additional director appointed shall hold office till date of next Annual General Meeting (AGM )or last date on which AGM should have been held, whichever is earlier

How many board meetings needs to be conducted in a year?

The first meeting of the board shall be conducted within 30 days from the date of incorporation. Minimum 4 meetings of Board of director to be conducted in a year and maximum gap between two meetings should not be more than 120 days.

What is the due date for conducting Annual General Meeting?

A Company may hold AGM within 9 months from the end of its first financial year for new companies and within 6 months from the end of the financial year for other companies.

How to Incorporate a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?

Incorporation of LLP starts with getting DIN for designated partner, applying for company name, drafting LLP agreement, filing of forms along with necessary documents with ROC and finally getting Certificate of Incorporation.

How to apply for PAN card?

Applicant needs to file Form 49A along with address proof and ID proof with TIN facilitation center.

How to apply for TAN?

Application in Form 49B needs to be filed for getting TAN registration.

How to Form a Partnership Firm?

Partnership firm comes to existence by executing Partnership Deed. The partnership deed should be executed in Rs.300 stamp paper and needs to be signed by all partners.

How to register a Partnership Firm?

Partners can get their Firm registered with District Registrar of Firms in Form No.1 and get the registration Certificate.

How to register for TNVAT?

Any dealer who purchases, sells, supplies or distributes the goods in the course of his business for consideration within needs to get registered under TNVAT. Dealer needs to apply for registration through online Portal with following documents

Proprietorship
  • Copy of Pan Card
  • Address & Identity Proof of Proprietor. [Ration Card Copy & Voter ID Copy, Passport Copy , Driving License Copy]
  • Passport size Photos
  • Rental Agreement
  • EB Card Copy / Tax receipt
  • Introduction Letter – 2Nos
Partnership Firm
  • Copy of Partnership Deed
  • Copy of Pan Card of Firm
  • Address & Identity Proof of all Partners. [Ration Card Copy & Voter ID Copy, Passport Copy , Driving License Copy]
  • Passport Size Photos of all Partner
  • Rental Agreement / Tax receipt
  • EB Card Copy
  • Introduction Letter – 2Nos
Company (Private Limited Or Limited)
  • Copy of Memorandum and Articles of the Company
  • Copy of Certificate of Incorporation
  • Board Resolution
  • Address & Identity Proof of all Directors. [Ration Card Copy & Voter ID Copy, Passport Copy , Driving License Copy]
  • Passport Size Photos of all Directors
  • Rental Agreement
  • EB Copy / Tax receipt
  • Introduction Letter – 2Nos
How to get Branch registration with TNVAT?

A dealer can get his branch registered within Tamilnadu by applying Branch RC through online portal along with Rental agreement of the premises and EB copy/Tax receipt.

How to generate C Form or F Form with TNVAT?

A dealer can generate C form and F form through Online portal of TNVAT based on the monthly returns filed.

What is the mandatory registration limit for TNVAT?

A dealer whose total turnover in respect of purchase and sale within the State is not less than ten lakhs of rupees and other dealer whose total turnover in a year is not less than five lakhs of rupees shall submit an application for registration under TNVAT Act within thirty days.

What are all the due dates in TNVAT?

The due dates are as follows

Monthly VAT return  -  20th of the following month

Monthly Luxury Tax retrun - 10th of the following month

Form W for refund  - Within 6 months from the date of Export

Form WW VAT audit  - 31st December every year

Can I get more than one TNVAT registration for single PAN?

No only one registration per PAN is allowed since registration is linked to PAN.

How to apply for VAT refund for export sales?

Every dealer who has effected Zero Rated sales (Export U/s.5(1), 5(3)) can apply for refund of VAT paid on local purchases by filing Form W within 180 days from the date of Sales.

What is the rate of Luxury tax under TNVAT?

There is no luxury tax for room rent upto Rs.499. Beyond that the slab of 10% luxury tax for rent upto Rs.1000 and 12.5% luxury tax for rent beyond Rs.1000.

What is due date for filing Luxury Tax return?

The due date for filing Luxury Tax return under TNVAT in Form I, II, III is 10th of the following month.

What is Form WW under TNVAT?

Every registered dealer whose turnover including zero-rate sale and sale in the course of inter-state trade or commerce as specified in Section 3 of the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 in a year, exceeds one crore rupees shall get his accounts audited by an Accountant and submit the report in Form WW to the Assessing authority within 31st December.

What is the due date for e-filing of TDS/TCS?
S.No Quarter ending Due date for e-TDS Due date for e-TCS
1 30th June 31st July of the financial year 15th July of the financial year
2 30th September 31st October of the financial year 15th October of the financial year
3 31st December 31st January of the financial year 15th January of the financial year
4 31st March 31st May of the financial year 15th May of the financial year
What is the due date for payment and filing of Service Tax return?
Payment
Particulars Frequency Due date - Paid Physically Due date - Paid Online
Individual/ Partnership Firm Quarterly 5th of the following quarter 6th of the following quarter
Others Monthly 5th of the following month 6th of the following month
Filing
Period Service Tax Retrun
April to September 25th October
October to March 25th April
What is the limit for mandatory service tax registration?

Service tax are required to be paid on all services except those mentioned in negative list. However, Small scale service provider can avail exemption in case the aggregate taxable turnover does not exceed ‎₹10,00,000(10 lakhs) in a financial year.

What is the rate of Professional Tax in Coimbatore?
S.No Half yearly Salary/Income Tax
1 Up to ‎₹21,000 Nil
2 ‎₹21,001 – ‎₹30,000 ‎₹127.00
3 ‎₹30,001 – ‎₹45,000 ‎₹317.00
4 ‎₹45,001 – ‎₹60,000 ‎₹634.00
5 ‎₹60,001 – ‎₹75,000r ‎₹950.00
6 Above ‎₹75,000 ‎₹1250.00
How to form a Proprietary concern?

There is no legal formality to form a Proprietary Concern. Proprietor can start the business by opening a Bank account.

Comparison between Proprietary/Partnership/Private Limited companies
Particulars Sole Proprietorship Partnership Private Limited
Formation No legal formalities Minimal legal formalities More legal formalities
Members Owner Minimum 2, Maximum 20 Minimum 2, Maximum 200
Liability Unlimited Unlimited Limited to the extent of unpaid amount of Share capital
Controls and Management Proprietor takes all decision Partner takes all decision with the consent of all partners Separation between ownership and management
Compliance Minimum Compliance Minimum Compliance Vast Compliance
Governing Act None Indian Partnership Act, 1932 Companies Act, 2013
Income tax Slab Rate applicable Flat Income tax rate of 30% and AMT @ 18.5% Flat income tax rate of 30% and MAT @ 18.5%
Transparency Very less Very less More
Service Tax Payment Quarterly Quarterly Monthly
Entry Exit Easy Easy Difficult
Cost of formation and maintenance Less Expensive Less Expensive Expensive
What is the due date for filing Income Tax return?
Particulars Due date
For Individual, HUF, LLP and partnership firm whose accounts are not required to be audited U/s.44AB 31st July
For Individual, HUF, LLP and partnership firm whose accounts are required to be audited U/s.44AB and Companies 30th September
What is the rate of Income Tax for the A.Y.2016-17?

For Men and women Below 60 Years Of Age

Income Tax Slab Income Tax Rate
Income upto ‎₹ 2,50,000 Nil
Income between ‎₹ 2,50,001 - ‎₹ 500,000 10% of Income exceeding ‎₹ 2,50,000
Income between ‎₹ 500,001 - ‎₹ 10,00,000 20% of Income exceeding ‎₹ 5,00,000
Income above ‎₹ 10,00,000 30% of Income exceeding ‎₹ 10,00,000

For Senior Citizens (Age 60 years or more but less than 80 years)

Income Tax Slab Income Tax Rate
Income upto ‎‎₹ 3,00,000 Nil
Income between ‎₹ 3,00,001 - ‎₹ 500,000 10% of Income exceeding ‎₹ 3,00,000
Income between ‎₹ 500,001 - ‎₹ 10,00,000 20% of Income exceeding ‎₹ 5,00,000
Income above ‎₹ 10,00,000 30% of Income exceeding ‎₹ 10,00,000

For Senior Citizens (Age 80 years or more)

Income Tax Slab Income Tax Rate
Income upto ‎₹ 5,00,000 Nil
Income between ‎₹ 500,001 - ‎₹ 10,00,000 20% of Income exceeding ‎₹ 5,00,000
Income above ‎₹ 10,00,000 30% of Income exceeding ‎₹ 10,00,000
What is the quantum and due date of Payment of Advance Tax?
S.No Due date of Installment Amount Payable
1 On or Before 15th June Not less than 15% of Advance tax liability
2 On or Before 15th September Not less than 45% of Advance tax liability as reduced by amount, if any, paid in earlier installment
3 On or Before 15th December Not less than 75% of Advance tax liability as reduced by amount, if any, paid in earlier installment
4 On or Before 15th March 100% of Advance tax liability as reduced by amount, if any, paid in earlier installment