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Chartered Accountants
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14 specialised AI assistants covering every dimension of Indian taxation, compliance and business registration — built for practicing CA/CS professionals.

📦 GST & Indirect Tax
🚢 Customs & DGFT
💰 Direct Tax & TDS
🏛️ State & Local Tax
📝 Registrations
📅 Compliance Calendar
🏢 Corporate Tax & MAT
👥 Payroll & Labour
🌐 International Tax & FEMA
🚀 IPO Tax Due Diligence
🏠 Property & Stamp Duty
💼 Professional Tax
⚙️ MSME & Startup India
🏷️ Trademark & IP
🗺️ Tax Network Map
🏗️ 18-Layer IPO Architecture
💯 IPO Readiness Scorecard
🗄️ 500-Doc DRHP Checklist
🏗️ 50-Module Architecture
⚠️ 12 IPO Compliance Gaps
📊 IPO Readiness Check
🎓 Audit & Compliance Academy

75+ Topics. Deep Content.
AI-Powered Learning.

From SA auditing standards to CARO 2020, GST masterclass to IPO readiness — structured learning for every CA/CS professional. Each topic links directly to the relevant AI assistant.

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Audit Academy
SA 200–720 · CARO 2020 · IFC Audit · Tax Audit §44AB · Secretarial Audit · Bank Audit
8 modules · 20+ topics →
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Compliance Academy
GST Masterclass · Direct Tax · Corporate Law · Labour Law · FEMA · SEBI Securities Law
8 modules · 30+ topics →
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IPO Readiness Academy
SME vs Main Board · Restated Financials · DRHP Prep · SEBI ICDR · 18-Layer Due Diligence
4 modules · 15+ topics →
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Exam Preparation
CA Final Audit · CA Final Direct Tax · CS Professional · High-weightage topics & memory aids
3 modules · 10+ topics →
⚡ Audit · Tax · IB · Financial Services — All in One Hub

SME IPO & Main Board IPO
Covered Across All 14 Assistants

Every AI assistant and reference tool covers both tracks — SME IPO (₹10–300 Cr, NSE Emerge/BSE SME) and Main Board IPO (₹500 Cr+, NSE/BSE). Key differences that matter for compliance and due diligence:

SME IPO
NSE Emerge · BSE SME
Issue Size₹10 Cr – ₹500 Cr
ExchangeNSE Emerge / BSE SME
SEBI ICDR ChapterChapter IX (§229–275)
Financials Required3 years audited
Profitability NormRelaxed — PAT positive
Issue ProcessFixed Price / Book Building
Anchor InvestorsNot applicable
Market MakerMandatory
Ind AS MandatoryThreshold-based
Post-Listing MigrationAfter 25 quarters
AIRA ThresholdScore 65+
MAIN BOARD IPO
NSE · BSE
Issue Size₹500 Cr and above
ExchangeNSE / BSE Main Board
SEBI ICDR ChapterChapter III–VIII
Financials Required5 years audited (restated)
Profitability NormPAT 3 of 5 yrs / Alt: 15% avg RON
Issue ProcessBook Building (if >₹10 Cr)
Anchor InvestorsUp to 60% of QIB portion
Market MakerNot applicable
Ind AS MandatoryYes — mandatory
Post-Listing MigrationNot applicable
AIRA ThresholdScore 78+
📊 Issue Allocation Pattern Comparison
SME IPO
QIB: 50%
HNI (NII): 15%
Retail: 35%
Market Maker: Mandatory (5% of issue size); min bid lot ₹1L
MAIN BOARD IPO
QIB: 75% (mandatory)
HNI (NII): 15%
Retail: 10%
Anchor: Up to 60% of QIB (day before open); lock-in 30 days
🤖 14 AI Assistants

14 Specialised AI Assistants
Covering 40+ Indian Taxes

Each assistant is trained on the full statutory framework — Acts, Rules, CBDT/CBIC circulars, ICAI standards and practical CA/CS workflows.

FREE
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GST Intelligence Advisor
CGST/SGST/IGST, ITC reconciliation, GSTR filing, e-invoicing, annual return, GST audit, notices & appeals
GSTR-1/3B/9/9CITC §16/17 E-invoicingPlace of Supply QRMP SchemeSCN/DRC-01
FREE
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Customs & Trade Advisor
Customs Act 1962, import/export duty structure, FTP 2023-28, DGFT licences, drawback, SEZ/EOU, RoDTEP, EPCG
Import BCD/IGSTRoDTEP Advance AuthEPCG SEZ vs EOUDrawback AIR
FREE
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Direct Tax & TDS Advisor
Income Tax Act 1961, all TDS sections (§192–§194S), capital gains, DTAA, transfer pricing, tax audit §44AB
TDS §194C/J/ICapital Gains DTAA/TreatyTransfer Pricing §44AB AuditPresumptive §44AD
FREE
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State & Local Tax Advisor
Stamp duty (state-wise), property tax (MCGM/MCD/BBMP), professional tax, electricity duty, state VAT legacy, wealth tax
Stamp Duty MH/DL/KAProperty Tax Professional TaxElectricity Duty Legacy VAT/CSTWealth Tax
FREE
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Registration Intelligence Hub
Company/LLP incorporation (SPICe+), MSME Udyam, GST, FSSAI, RERA, Trademark, IEC, Startup India, NBFC, 80G/12A
MCA SPICe+MSME Udyam FSSAIRERA Trademark TM-AIEC/DGFT
FREE
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Compliance Calendar AI
Personalised monthly/quarterly/annual due dates — GST, TDS, ROC/MCA, PF/ESI, FEMA, advance tax, ITR, GSTR-9
GST DeadlinesTDS Returns ROC FilingsPF/ESI Dates Advance TaxITR Deadlines
FREE
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Corporate Tax & MAT Advisor
Corporate Income Tax, MAT §115JB, Capital Gains, STT, Equalisation Levy, Dividend taxation, advance tax planning
Corp Tax 22%/15%MAT Capital GainsSTT Equalisation LevyDividend Tax
FREE
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Payroll & Labour Compliance
PF/ESI, Gratuity, Bonus Act, Minimum Wages, Maternity Benefit, Contract Labour, POSH, Shops & Establishment Act
EPF/ESICGratuity Bonus ActMin Wages Contract LabourPOSH Act
FREE
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International Tax & FEMA
Transfer pricing §92–92F, DTAA treaties, withholding tax on foreign payments, FEMA regulations, ECB, ODI, FDI compliance
Transfer PricingDTAA §90 §195 WithholdingFEMA/RBI ECB/ODIPOEM/PE
FREE
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IPO Tax Due Diligence AI
18-layer IPO compliance framework — tax risk mapping, GST mismatch detection, promoter compliance, SEBI tax disclosures for DRHP
18-Layer CheckTax Risk Score GST MismatchTP Risk Promoter TaxDRHP Disclosure
FREE
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Corporate Governance AI
Companies Act 2013 compliance — board structure, ROC filings, MCA forms, secretarial audit, CSR, SEBI LODR for listed/IPO companies
ROC/MCA FilingsBoard Governance Secretarial AuditCSR §135 SEBI LODR12 Compliance Gaps
FREE
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Environmental & Operational Licences
CPCB/SPCB consents, Environmental Clearance, factory licence, fire NOC, FSSAI, hazardous waste, pollution compliance
EC/CTE/CTOCPCB/SPCB Factory LicenceFire NOC Hazardous WasteESG Reporting
FREE
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SEBI & Securities Compliance AI
SEBI LODR, insider trading PIT regulations, quarterly financial results, shareholding pattern, RPT approvals, IPO SEBI filings
SEBI LODR 2015PIT Regulations Quarterly ResultsRPT Approvals IPO SEBI FilingESOP/Buyback
FREE
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IPO Data Room & DRHP AI
500-document DRHP due diligence framework, data room architecture, SEBI ICDR 2018 compliance, DRHP drafting guidance
500 DRHP DocsData Room SEBI ICDR 2018DRHP Sections Due DiligenceRisk Factors
📅 Compliance Calendar

Never Miss a Due Date

Key recurring statutory due dates. Use the AI Compliance Calendar for a personalised year-round calendar tailored to your client's entity type and turnover.

📦 GST — Monthly Filers
7th
GSTR-7 (TDS deductors) · GSTR-8 (E-com TCS)
GST
11th
GSTR-1 (turnover >₹5Cr or monthly opt-in)
GST
13th
GSTR-6 (ISD) · IFF (QRMP months 1 & 2)
GST
20th
GSTR-3B (monthly filers)
GST
25th
PMT-06 (QRMP monthly pre-payment)
GST
💰 TDS / Income Tax
7th
TDS/TCS monthly deposit (all payers)
TDS
15 Jun
Advance Tax — 15% of estimated liability
IT
31 Jul
ITR — Individuals, HUFs, non-audit firms
IT
30 Sep
ITR — Companies, firms requiring audit
IT
31 Dec
GSTR-9 + GSTR-9C (Annual Return)
GST
🏢 ROC / MCA Filings
30 Apr
MSME-1 (Oct–Mar MSME dues)
ROC
30 Jun
DIR-3 KYC — all directors with DIN
ROC
30 Sep
AGM deadline (6 months from FY end)
ROC
30 Oct
AOC-4 (Financial Statements)
ROC
29 Nov
MGT-7 (Annual Return)
ROC
🏥 PF / ESI / TDS Returns
15th
EPF monthly contribution + ESI deposit
PF/ESI
25th
EPF ECR (Electronic Challan Return)
PF
31 Jul
TDS Return Q1 — 24Q/26Q/27Q
TDS
31 Oct
TDS Return Q2
TDS
31 May
TDS Return Q4 + Form 16 by 15 Jun
TDS
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⚠️ IPO Failure Analysis

12 Compliance Gaps That
Stop SMEs from Reaching IPO

70–80% of Indian SME companies drop out during due diligence or SEBI review. These are the most common compliance failures — all addressable with early action.

Gap 1 Weak Corporate Governance
No independent directors, poor board structure, promoter dominance without governance framework, board meetings undocumented
Impact: Merchant bankers refuse mandate
Gap 2 Improper Financial Statements
Frequent account restatements, hidden related party expenses, revenue recognition problems, inconsistent accounting standards
Impact: Auditor qualification → deal-breaker
Gap 3 Poor Internal Controls
No SOPs for procurement, untraceable cash transactions, weak inventory controls, no ERP system
Impact: IFC weakness → SEBI concern
Gap 4 Tax Non-Compliance
GST mismatches, TDS defaults, unreported income, pending tax disputes above ₹25L
Impact: Contingent liability disclosure required
Gap 5 Promoter-Business Mixing
Personal expenses in company books, undocumented promoter loans, informal RPTs without arm-length pricing
Impact: Major red flag during due diligence
Gap 6 Cap Table & Share Issues
Unclear share allotments, missing certificates, unstructured ESOPs, shareholder disputes, stamp duty shortfall
Impact: IPO blocked until resolved
Gap 7 Legal Documentation Gaps
Vendor agreements missing, informal customer contracts, unclear IP ownership, unregistered lease agreements
Impact: Revenue recognition challenged
Gap 8 Regulatory Filing Defaults
Late MCA filings, missing annual returns, DIR-3 KYC non-compliance, charge filings missing
Impact: ROC strike-off risk; SEBI red flag
Gap 9 Litigation Risk
Tax litigation, labour disputes, environmental issues, promoter criminal cases — all must be disclosed in DRHP
Impact: Material disclosure → investor concern
Gap 10 Business Concentration Risk
1 client >50% revenue, business dependent on single promoter, single supplier dependency
Impact: Merchant banker mandate rejection
Gap 11 ESG & Compliance Culture
Environmental clearances missing, labour compliance gaps, POSH non-compliance, safety standards not maintained
Impact: Increasing investor ESG scrutiny
Gap 12 No IPO-Ready Data Room
Financial records incomplete, historical contracts missing, no digital documentation, poor MIS reporting
Impact: DRHP preparation impossible without data