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This is the first-year compliance rhythm in one place, in plain English: what GST actually is versus what your ITR is, when each is due, where TDS bites when you pay vendors, and the bookkeeping habits (invoice fields, expense tracking, input-tax-credit reconciliation) that make filing painless. It gives you a 10-point checklist and a monthly/quarterly/annual cadence, and it is honest that a verified CA on retainer is the cheapest insurance against missed deadlines.
Startup GST and ITR: The Simple Founder's Guide
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- Separate the two obligations early: GST is a tax on your sales, your ITR is on your income, and each has its own filing calendar
- Set up GST-compliant invoicing and clean expense records from day one so input tax credit and returns reconcile without a scramble
- Deduct and deposit TDS when you pay vendors, review your P&L monthly, and delegate filings to a CA so deadlines never slip
