{"id":63,"date":"2025-05-19T17:10:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T11:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cassandco.in\/?page_id=63"},"modified":"2025-06-18T15:57:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T10:27:29","slug":"licenses-and-registrations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cassandco.in\/index.php\/licenses-and-registrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Licenses and Registrations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Compliance with statutory registrations is the foundation for conducting business in India. We offer end-to-end assistance in obtaining essential licenses and registrations to ensure your business starts and operates on a compliant footing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PAN (Permanent Account Number) &amp; TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>PAN is a mandatory ten-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department, required for all financial and tax-related transactions. TAN is essential for entities required to deduct or collect tax at source. We assist in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application and allotment of PAN\/TAN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linking with business structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update\/correction services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GST Registration (Goods and Services Tax)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>GST registration is mandatory for businesses with turnover above the threshold or engaged in interstate supplies. Our services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eligibility assessment and documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GSTIN application and follow-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advisory on applicable tax structure and compliance requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Karnataka Shops &amp; Establishment Registration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicable to all commercial establishments operating in Karnataka, this registration is a legal requirement under the Karnataka Shops &amp; Establishments Act. We help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registration with the Labour Department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classification based on business activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing compliance and renewal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MSME (Micro, Small &amp; Medium Enterprises) Registration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>MSME\/Udyam Registration is critical for businesses seeking benefits under government schemes, subsidies, and easier access to finance. Our services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Udyam portal registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classification under Micro, Small, or Medium category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advisory on leveraging MSME benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>STPI \/ Non-STPI Registration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Businesses in the IT\/ITES sector, especially exporters of software services, require STPI\/Non-STPI registration to avail of tax exemptions and operate under the regulatory framework. Our services cover:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-registration advisory for maintaining STPI norms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance in preparing and filing STPI\/Non-STPI applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance on required documentation and compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison of Common Business Registrations in India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Registration Type<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><th>Applicability<\/th><th>Issuing Authority<\/th><th>Key Benefits<\/th><th>Compliance Requirements<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>PAN<\/strong> (Permanent Account Number)<\/td><td>Unique ID for tax transactions<\/td><td>All individuals, firms, companies, etc.<\/td><td>Income Tax Department (CBDT)<\/td><td>Required for filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, and financial transactions<\/td><td>Permanent; update in case of structural changes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TAN<\/strong> (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number)<\/td><td>Mandatory for TDS\/TCS deduction<\/td><td>Businesses deducting tax at source<\/td><td>Income Tax Department (CBDT)<\/td><td>Enables compliance with TDS laws<\/td><td>Quarterly TDS returns filing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GST Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>For indirect tax compliance<\/td><td>Businesses with turnover above threshold or inter-state supply<\/td><td>GSTN (Goods and Services Tax Network)<\/td><td>Input tax credit, legal recognition, compliance under GST law<\/td><td>Monthly\/quarterly returns, annual return<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Karnataka Shops &amp; Establishment<\/strong><\/td><td>To regulate work conditions, hours, leave, etc.<\/td><td>All commercial establishments in Karnataka<\/td><td>Labour Department, Govt. of Karnataka<\/td><td>Legal recognition, employee welfare compliance<\/td><td>Display of registration, renewals, adherence to labour laws<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MSME \/ Udyam Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Recognition of small businesses for govt. schemes<\/td><td>Micro, Small &amp; Medium Enterprises<\/td><td>Ministry of MSME (via Udyam Portal)<\/td><td>Subsidies, collateral-free loans, tax &amp; procurement benefits<\/td><td>Update classification as per turnover &amp; investment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>STPI \/ Non-STPI Registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Facilitate software export and compliance<\/td><td>IT\/ITES companies engaged in software exports<\/td><td>Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)<\/td><td>Tax exemptions, customs duty waivers, infrastructure support<\/td><td>Annual performance reports, SOFTEX filings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compliance with statutory registrations is the foundation for conducting business in India. 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