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About

M/s Rakesh Puri & Associates is a Ludhiana based Chartered Accountancy firm (established on 27th day of June, 1995), which specialises in providing a wide spectrum of multi-disciplinary professional services. The firm is spearheaded by its three partners, viz: - Rakesh Puri; Manik Gulati and Manoj Kumar and is committed to providing value-added personalised services to its clients with the highest levels of ethics, integrity and quality. The firm has in-house expertise in diverse areas of practice, including audit and assurance services, direct taxes, indirect taxes, project financing and consultancy services and has set standards of excellence in each of these areas. Each area of practice is monitored and supervised by a partner-in-charge having an in-depth knowledge and experience in the specific area, ably supported by a highly motivated and enthusiastic pool of professionals. The foundation of our quality control system is involvement of partner’s. That partner will be involved with all critical decisions made during the audit and will actively participate in the audit process with on-site audit reviews and meeting with your personnel’s. Besides having the expertise in diverse areas of professional practice, the firm prides itself in its ability to provide personalised services to its clients and approaches client problems in a totally integrated manner. The lead partner takes responsibility of close co-ordination with the client and, wherever necessary, draws upon the firm’s resource of other in-house experts. This results in final delivery of the solution to the client in a seamless manner. The firm is thus able to provide innovative and holistic solutions tailor-made to the specific needs and requirements of its clients. The client is able to draw on the expertise of the entire talent pool of the firm and yet have the comfort and convenience of a single point relationship with the lead partner, who has in depth understanding of the client’s business. Our mission is to offer consistent, customized and workable solutions to clients and strive to support our services with the highest level of professionalism, efficiency and technology.

 Our Team
Our Team

Our Team

CA. Rakesh Puri
CA. Manik Gulati
CA. Manoj Kumar
CA. Amit Singla
CA. Vaibhav Jain

Our Mission
Our Mission

Our Mission

To provide “Knowledge Based Solutions” with personalized services

Our Vision
Our Vision

Our Vision

To strive to be industry leaders by providing value added services to our clients in excess of their expectations. We propose to do so by adhering to our Mission Statement coupled with our continuous commitment to the highest levels of ethics, integrity and quality

Our Services

Income Tax
Accounting Services
Service Tax

Works

Our Services Resources Others All
Direct Tax
Direct Tax

Direct Tax

  • 1. Preparation of Income Tax Returns / TDS Returns / Wealth Tax Returns
  • 2. Appearing before Assessing Officers
  • 3. Appearing before Administrative Commissioners and Appellate Commissioners
  • 4. Appearing before Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
  • 5. Providing consultancy services in all the areas of Direct Tax ranging from Tax Planning for Individuals to Tax Planning for Corporate entities
  • 6. Providing consultancy in areas relating to Transfer Pricing and Double Tax Avoidance Agreements
  • 7. Providing consultancy related to Business Restructuring, Tax aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures etc.
  • 8. Providing consultancy to Non-Resident Clients

Audit & Assurance
Audit & Assurance

Audit & Assurance

1. Statutory and Internal Audits of:

  • Public Limited Companies which are listed on Stock Exchange
  • Public Limited Companies which are not listed on Stock Exchange
  • Private Limited Companies
  • These companies are manufacturers, traders or service providers operating in the domestic as well as foreign markets.
  • Companies registered u/s. 25 of Companies Act, 1956
  • Educational Institutions, Trusts
  • Firms, Individuals and HUFs

2. We are empanelled as Statutory Auditors at the following places:

  • Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  • Bank Audits of Nationalized Banks
  • Co-operative Banks registered under Multi – State Co-operative Societies Act, 1985 and Punjab State Co-operative Society Act.

3. Audits required under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

4. Special Purpose Audits:

  • Internal Control Reviews
  • Management Audits
  • Bank Audits
  • Stock Audits
  • 5. XBRL:

    • Conversion of Financial Statements into XBRL format
    • Certification of XBRL Financial Statements – Form 23AC and Form 23ACA
    • Filing of XBRL Financial Statements with the Registrar of Companies

Service Tax
Service Tax

Service Tax

Any service providers whose turnover exceeds Rs10 lakhs need to pay service tax. Service Tax is one of the grey areas in Indian Taxation System. M/s Rakesh Puri & Associates takes pride that we have the best CA team in Punjab who will help you getting out of complexity. The team of C. A. Rakesh Puri & Associates has written many articles on service tax for the benefits of the profession and has also written a book on service tax for the better understanding of the local community in Punjab.

Taxation Services
Taxation Services

Taxation Srvices

Changes in Indian Direct Tax Laws have now become an annual affair and at times happen even more frequently. M/s Rakesh Puri & Associates keeps abreast of all such changes made in Direct Tax Laws, so as to provide quality services to its clients. Due to its in-depth research in the field of Direct Taxes, locally as well as internationally, as well as on account of close and regular interaction with the Indian Tax authorities, M/s Rakesh Puri & Associates is able to provide pragmatic solutions to its clientele. Its range of services in this area includes:

  • 1. Evolving tax strategies and structures which would minimise tax incidence through a detailed evaluation of:
  • a Double Tax Avoidance Agreements entered into by India with various countries;
    b Tax incentives and tax holidays and
    c Tax incidence in other countries.
  • 2. Providing opinions on various complex tax issues;
  • 3. Tax planning for Non-Resident Indians, overseas entities desirous of setting up a business in India and Indian entities desirous of setting up an overseas business/base;
  • 4. Tax representation before the Indian tax authorities at all levels (up to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal); Transfer Pricing studies;
  • 5. Advising organizations in designing a tax-efficient salary structure of employees;
  • 6. Advising on the applicability of withholding taxes and providing certification services for outward remittances;
  • 7. Preparation and filing of tax returns (income tax, withholding tax returns) in India and various other procedural compliances such as preparing and filing applications for a Permanent Account Number, Tax Deduction Account Number, certificate for non-deduction of taxes at source, etc.
  • 8. Updating clients on developments in the field of direct taxes which could have a bearing on their business

Tax Consultants Services

At M/s Rakesh Puri & Associates you will receive personal attention and access to a team of tax specialists to assist you in a variety of service areas

Non-Resident Indian Taxation Services

We always remember that Non Resident Indians are passionate about India and investing in India.

Personal Taxation Services

Our in-depth knowledge helps you manage all aspects of the tax life cycle — planning, provision, compliance and controversy

Accounting Services
Accounting Services

Accounting Services

Audit and Accounting Services

Our broad range of assurance and related consulting services go beyond the numbers. We help you assess and formulate solutions to your business problems.

Accounting Outsourcing Services

Our accounts outsourcing services team is able to deliver complete finance and accounting solutions to companies located anywhere in the world. Functioning as outsourced partners we take complete responsibility of the client’s routine processes allowing your management the liberty to focus on the more important strategic needs of your business The range of our accounting services include :

Book Keeping

Our trained staff efficiently uses technology to process transactions on a daily bases. This methodical process of recording all financial transactions leaves little room for any glitches in the accounting process.

Financial Statement preparation

Our team takes care of all financial statement preparation such as balance sheet, income statement or profit and loss statement, statement of retained earnings and cash flows.

Management accounts

We prepare management accounts making available essential information for company executives

Corporate Services
Corporate Services

Corporate Services

Company Registration Services


Look up our simple four steps process for Company Formation in India

Step 1

Obtaining Digital Signature & Director Identification Number(DIN)

Completed on Day 1

Step 2

Application for Name Availability & Obtaining the Name for the Proposed Company

Completed on Day 4

Step 3

Drafting ,Stamping of Memorandum of Association & Articles of Association for the Company and filing with Registrar of Companies.

Completed on Day 7

Step 4

Certificate of Incorporation obtained

Completed on Day 7

 

 

Income Tax
Income Tax

Income Tax

Here are the personal income tax slab rates for calculating your income tax for the Financial Year 2013-2014 (Assessment Year 2014-2015).

Income Tax Slabs for the Individual Male (Below 60 Years Age) for the Assessment Year 2014-2015

Sl No. Income Tax Slab Income Tax Rate Payable
1. Rs. 0 to 200,000 No Income Tax
2. Rs. 200,001 to 500,000 10%
3. Rs. 500,001 to 1,000,000 20%
4. Rs. 1,000,001 and above 30%

Note: In addition to the above, a Tax Credit of Rs. 2,000 will be given for income up to Rs. 500,000 in the Financial Year 2013-2014.

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  9. Know Your TAN - click here
  10. Apply Online (PAN / TAN) - click here
  11. E-Pay Tax - click here

Tax Facts
Tax Facts

Rules
Rules

Rules

Rules (ICAI)

Procedure of Investigation ( English & Hindi version)
Procedure of Meetings ( English & Hindi version)
The Appellate Authority ( English & Hindi version)
Corrigendum G.S.R.225(E) ( English & Hindi version)
Chartered Accountants(Election to the council) Rules 2006 ( English & Hindi version)
Chartered Accountants(Election Tribunal) Rules,2006 ( English & Hindi version)

ICWAI

Procedure of Investigation ( English & Hindi version)
Procedure of Meetings ( English & Hindi version)
The Appellate Authority ( English & Hindi version)

Compliance Rules

Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006
Companies (Issue of Share Certificate) Rules, 1960
Trustees (Declaration of Holdings of Shares and Debentures) Rules, 1964
The Companies (Public Trustee) Rules, 1973
Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975
Companies (Transfer of Profits to Reserves) Rules, 1975
The Companies (Declaration of Beneficial Interest in Shares) Rules, 1975
Public Companies (Terms of Issue of Debentures and Raising of Loans with Option to Convert such Debentures or Loans into Shares) Rules, 1977
Companies Unpaid Dividend (Transfer to General Revenue Account of the Central Government) Rules, 1978
Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Secretary) Rules, 1988
Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988
Private Limited Company and Unlisted Public Limited Copmpany (Buy Back of Securities) Rules 1999
The Companies ((Issue of Share Capital with Differential Voting Rights) Rules, 2001
The Companies (Appointment of the Small Shareholders Director) Rules, 2001
The Companies (Passing of the Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules, 2001
Unlisted Public Companies (Preferential Allotment) Rules, 2003

Audit Rules

Companies (Branch Audit Exemption) Rules, 1961
Manufacturing and Other Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 1988
Cost Audit (Report) Rules, 1996ost Accounting Record Rules of 44 products
Cost Audit Report Rules 2001
Companies Auditors Report order 2003 (CARO)

Company Law Board

The Offices Of The Company Law Board Benches (Destruction Of Records) Rules, 1980
Company Law Board (Fees on Applications and Petitions) Rules, 1991
Company Law Board Regulations, 1991
Company Law Board (Qualifications, Experience and Other Conditions Of Service of Members) Rules, 1993
Company Law Board (Qualifications, Experience and Other Conditions of Service of Members) ( Amendment) Rules, 1996
Company Law Board (Qualifications, Experience and Other Conditions of Service of Members) (Amendment) Rules, 1997

Competition Commission of India

Companies (Preservation and Disposal of Records) Rules, 1966
Competition Commission of India (Oath of Office and of Secrecy for Chairperson and other Members) Rules, 2003
Competition Commission of India (Salary, Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and other Members) Rules, 2003
The competition commission of India (Terms of the selection committee and the manner of selection of panel of names ) Rules 2008
The competition appellate tribunal (Term of the selection committee and the manner of selection of panel of names ) Rules 2008
The competition commission of India (return on Measures for the promotion of competition advocacy, awareness and training on competition issues ) rules 2008
The competition commission of India (Form & time of preparation of Annual Report) Rules 2008

Court Liquidator Rules

Companies (Court) Rules, 1959
Companies (Official Liquidator's Accounts) Rules, 1965
Companies Liquidation Accounts Rules, 1965

Deposit Rules

Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 1975
Companies (Acceptance of Deposits Amendment) Rules, 1997

Destruction of Records Rules

Companies (Preservation and Disposal of Records) Rules, 1966
The Offices Of The Regional Directors (Destruction Of Records) Rules, 1976
The Office Of The Public Trustee (Destruction of Records) Rules, 1984
Disposal of Records (in the Offices of the Registrar of Companies) Rules, 2003

General Rules and Regulations

Companies Regulations, 1956
Companies (Central Government's) General Rules and Forms, 1956
Application of section 159 to Foreign Companies Rules 1975
Companies (Appointment of Sole Agents) Rules, 1975
Companies (Declaration of Dividend out of Reserves) Rules, 1975
Companies (Application for Extension of time or Exemption under sub-section (8) of section 58A) Rules, 1979
Companies (Fees on Applications) Rules, 1999
The Companies (Compliance Certificate) Rules, 2001

Investor Rules

The Investors Education and Protection Fund (Awareness an Protection of Investors) Rules 2001

Key dates
Key dates

Key Dates

DUE DATES PARTICULARS Form / Challan Number
6/5/2014 Payment of Service Tax of May by Companies Challan No. GAR-7
6/6/2014 Payment of Service Tax for month ending May for corporate assesses making E-PAYMENT Challan No. GAR-7
6/7/2014 Submission of Forms received in May to IT Commissioner Form No.15G, 15H,27C
6/7/2014 Payment of TDS/TCS deducted/collected in May Challan No. ITNS-281
6/10/2014 Return for Non SSI assessees for May ER-1
6/10/2014 Return for EOUs for May ER-2
6/10/2014 Return by units paying duty > 1 crore (CENVAT + PLA) for May ER-6
6/15/2014 Deposit of DVAT TDS for May DVAT-20
6/15/2014 Payment of Advance Income Tax : Companies (15%) Challan No. ITNS-280
6/15/2014 E-Payment of PF for May ( Cheque to be cleared by 20th) Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR)
6/21/2014 Payment of ESI of May ESI Challan
6/21/2014 Payment of VAT & WCT TDS under MVAT for May MVAT Challan
6/21/2014 Deposit of VAT & CST Tax for May DVAT-20 & Central
6/21/2014 Submission of MVAT return for May Form 231-235 & CST 1
6/22/2014 Issue of DVAT Certificate for deduction made in May DVAT- 43
6/30/2014 Return by Banks for interest upto Rs.5000 for Mar Quarter Form No. 26QAA

KEY DATES - JULY 2014

DUE DATES PARTICULARS Form / Challan Number
7/5/2014 Payment of Service Tax for the month/quarter ended June Challan No. GAR-7
7/6/2014 Payment of Service Tax for month/quarter ending June for assesses making E-PAYMENT Challan No. GAR-7
7/7/2014 Submission of Forms received in June to IT Commissioner Form No.15G, 15H,27C
7/7/2014 Payment of TDS/TCS deducted/collected in June Challan No. ITNS-281
7/10/2014 Return for Non SSI assessees for June ER-1
7/10/2014 Return for EOUs for June ER-2
7/10/2014 Submission of return by SSI units for June quarter ER-3
7/10/2014 Return by units paying duty > 1 crore (CENVAT + PLA) for June ER-6
7/15/2014 Deposit of DVAT TDS for June DVAT-20
7/15/2014 TDS returns for Jun Quarter for non-govt deductors & TCS Returns for ALL Deductors Return No.24Q, 26Q, 27EQ & 27Q
7/15/2014 E-Payment of PF for June ( Cheque to be cleared by 20th) Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR)
7/21/2014 Payment of ESI of June ESI Challan
7/21/2014 Payment of VAT & WCT TDS under MVAT for June MVAT Challan
7/21/2014 Deposit of VAT & CST for the month/quarter ended June DVAT-20 & Central
7/21/2014 Submission of MVAT return for month/quarter ended June. (10 days extra for e-returns) Form 231-235 & CST 1
7/22/2014 Issue of DVAT Certificate for deduction made in June DVAT- 43
7/25/2014 E- Return of VAT for quarter ended June Form 16 and CST 1
7/28/2014 Filing of Return verification form DVAT-56 for (all Dealers) quarter ended june 2014 DVAT - 56
7/28/2014 Return of TDS for Jun quarter in DVAT-48 DVAT - 48
7/30/2014 Issue of QuarterlyTDS/TCS certificate for June quarter Form 16A/ 27D
7/31/2014 Filing of I.T. Returns by Individuals , HUF (without Audit) ITR - 1, 2, 3, 4
7/31/2014 Filing of IT return by Firms,AOPs, BOIs (without audit) ITR - 5
7/31/2014 Filing of IT Return by Trusts, Political party etc.(without audit) ITR - 7
7/31/2014 TDS returns for June Quarter for Govt. deductors Return No.24Q, 26Q, 27EQ & 27Q
7/31/2014 Filing of wealth tax returns (without audit) Form No. BA

KEY DATES - AUGUST 2014

DUE DATES PARTICULARS Form / Challan Number
8/5/2014 Payment of Service Tax for July by Companies Challan No. GAR-7
8/6/2014 Payment of Service Tax for month ending July for corporate assesses making E-PAYMENT Challan No. GAR-7
8/7/2014 Submission of Forms received in July to IT Commissioner Form No.15G, 15H,27C
8/7/2014 Payment of TDS/TCS deducted/collected in July Challan No. ITNS-281
8/10/2014 Return for Non SSI assessees for July ER-1
8/10/2014 Return for EOUs for July ER-2
8/10/2014 Return by units paying duty > 1 crore (CENVAT + PLA) for July ER-6
8/15/2014 Issue of QuarterlyTDS/TCS certificate for June quarter for Govt. deductors Form 16A/ 27D
8/15/2014 Deposit of DVAT TDS for the month of July DVAT-20
8/15/2014 E-Payment of PF for July (Cheque to be cleared by 20th) Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR)
8/21/2014 Payment of ESI of July ESI Challan
8/21/2014 Payment of VAT & WCT TDS under MVAT for July MVAT Challan
8/21/2014 Deposit of VAT & CST Tax for July DVAT-20 & Central
8/21/2014 Submission of MVAT return for July Form 231-235 & CST 1
8/22/2014 Issue of DVAT Certificate for deduction made in July DVAT- 43
8/31/2014 AIR by Banks, Credit card companies etc for FY 2013-14 Form No 61A

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