Income Tax
Statutory Audit
Definition
A mandatory annual audit of your company's financial statements by an independent Chartered Accountant, required under the Companies Act. Different from the tax audit under the Income Tax Act.
Why founders care
You cannot file AOC-4 or AGM financial statements without a completed statutory audit. Budget ₹10,000–₹25,000 for this every year.
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