परिचयAbout the firmSince 2010
Shardhan Corporate Consultants LLP
A multi-disciplinary firm delivering integrated legal, financial and advisory services, with a focus on cross-border expansion into India and statutory compliance for businesses operating here.
Call or WhatsApp +91 85443 72055More about the firm
- Legal form
- LLP under the LLP Act, 2008
- Established
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Patna, Bihar
- Branches
- Bangalore · Bihar Sharif · Noida (NCR)
- Service desks
- 20 services in 5 desks
- Enquiries
- info
@shardhanconsultants .com
01 / 11MumbaiIndia
- MCA · ROCCompanies & LLPs
- GSTRegistration & returns
- Income-tax · TDSIncome-tax Act 2025
- EPFOProvident fund
- ESICState insurance
- FEMA · RBIFIRMS reporting
- DPIITFDI policy
- Make in IndiaPLI · SEZ projects
- Labour CodesIn force from 21 Nov 2025
- Shops & EstablishmentsState registrations
- Professional Tax · LWFState levies
- DPDP Act 2023Personal data
- Transfer pricingRelated-party pricing
- US IRSUS tax advisory
- UK HMRCUK tax advisory
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01 · The firm
Sixteen years of filings, in plain numbers.
Established in Patna in 2010. Four offices, one phone number, and a register of services that covers entry, tax, payroll, labour law and audit.
- Years in practice, since the firm was established in Patna in 2010
- 16
- Offices: Patna (headquarters), Bangalore, Bihar Sharif and Noida (NCR)
- 4
- Services, organised in 5 desks
- 20
- Industries with their own sector page
- 6
- Acts and rule-sets tracked on our compliance hub
- 249
- Forms, registers, returns and notices mapped to due dates
- 1,840
Quick links त्वरित लिंक
- Statutory bonus for FY 2025-26 (April–March years) payment deadline
- One-year savings window under s.164 of the Social Security Code ends for legacy regulations, including the ESI (General) Regulations 1950
- Form 138 for Q2 of TY 2026-27 due; EPF Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 closes
- September 2026 split-ceiling PF ECR due (₹15,000 for 1–16 Sep, ₹25,000 from 17 Sep)
- West Bengal PT new salaried slabs: nil up to ₹20,000 and ₹208 above ₹1 lakh (verify gazette)
- ESI contribution period October–March begins; coverage re-tested
- EPF/EPS/EDLI wage ceiling rises from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 (S.O. 5109(E))
- Union Cabinet approves raising the EPF wage ceiling to ₹25,000
- Karnataka S&CE (Amendment) Act 2026 in force: registration valid until closure, renewal abolished
- Bonus eligibility (₹21,000) and calculation ceiling (₹7,000 or minimum wage) re-notified under the Code on Wages, retrospective from 21 Nov 2025 (S.O. 4710(E)/4711(E))
02 · The register
Service desks सेवाएँ
The register of services.
20 services, kept in 5 desks. Every line opens the full service page: what we do, deliverables and how an engagement runs.
All 20 services- 01
Market Entry बाज़ार प्रवेश
India Expansion Desk4 servicesStructure, incorporate and set up your India entity, and keep foreign-investment reporting on time.
- India Market EntryEnd-to-end setup for foreign subsidiaries: structure, incorporation, office and hiring.
- Subsidiary FormationIncorporation of private limited companies, LLPs and branch offices, including MCA filings and SPICe+.
- Office Setup & Real EstatePhysical presence in Delhi NCR, Bangalore or Mumbai: Grade-A offices or managed co-working.
- FEMA & RBI ComplianceForeign investment reporting and capital-flow structuring with your Authorised Dealer bank.
- 02
Tax & Compliance कर एवं अनुपालन
Tax & Regulatory Desk4 servicesUS and UK filings, transfer pricing and GST for cross-border groups and Indian entities.
- US Tax Advisory (IRS)A back-office tax department for CPAs and US entities, federal and state.
- UK Tax Advisory (HMRC)UK accounting and tax filings, MTD-compliant and filed ahead of deadlines.
- Transfer PricingArm's length pricing for related-party transactions, documented to withstand scrutiny.
- GST & Indirect TaxFrom registration to monthly returns and annual reconciliation.
- 03
Managed Services प्रबंधित सेवाएँ
Outsourcing & KPO4 servicesPayroll, books, finance leadership and audit, run month after month by a dedicated pod.
- Global PayrollAccurate, on-time payroll for distributed workforces in every Indian state.
- Bookkeeping & AccountingAudit-ready books on QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage, Zoho Books or Tally.
- Virtual CFOFinancial leadership without a full-time executive.
- Audit & AssuranceStatutory and regulatory audit for Indian companies and foreign subsidiaries.
- 04
Legal, Labour & Technology विधि एवं श्रम
Legal & Sector Desk4 servicesCorporate legal counsel, workplace compliance under the Labour Codes, finance-led ERP and support for audit staff.
- Legal AdvisoryYour external general counsel for day-to-day and strategic legal risk.
- Labour Law & ComplianceWorkplace compliance under the four Labour Codes and state laws.
- Technology & ERPFinance-led ERP implementation by consultants who understand the ledger behind the code.
- Audit SupportThe extended arm of CPA firms and internal auditors, so partners can focus on the opinion.
- 05
Deep-Tech engineering (separate practice)
Separate engineering practice4 servicesA separate engineering practice for AI, IoT, FinTech and cloud work.
- AI & Machine LearningCustom model fine-tuning, human-feedback alignment and handover to your own infrastructure.
- IoT & Embedded SystemsBLE protocol stacks, MQTT pipelines and OTA firmware lifecycle.
- FinTech SolutionsSecure payment paths, automated audit tools and tax compliance engines.
- Cloud & DevOpsAWS / Azure / GCP infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes.
03 · Industries
Six sectors, read through the same desks.
Each sector page brings together the services that sector uses most, with the questions it commonly raises.
All industriesTechnology & SaaS
Subsidiary formation, ESOPs, software-export GST and transfer pricing, so engineering staff can focus on shipping product.
- India subsidiary formation for tech companies
- ESOP and equity structuring for Indian employees
- GST for software exports and SaaS subscriptions
- + 3 more
Financial Services
Multi-regulator advisory (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, FEMA) for banks, asset managers, NBFCs and fintech firms.
- SEBI registration for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI)
- NBFC licensing and RBI compliance
- FEMA compliance for financial-services entities
- + 2 more
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Pharma, medical-device and health-tech entry alongside CDSCO and Drugs and Cosmetics Act requirements.
- Subsidiary formation for pharma and medical-device companies
- Transfer pricing for clinical trials and R&D
- GST for medical devices and pharmaceutical products
- + 2 more
Manufacturing
Factory licensing, SEZ and PLI benefits, customs and GST for Make in India projects.
- Greenfield manufacturing subsidiary formation
- SEZ and MSME structure advisory
- PLI scheme applications
- + 2 more
Supply Chain & Logistics
For freight forwarders, 3PLs and supply-chain operators working across states and ports.
- India subsidiary formation for logistics entities
- GST for logistics and transport services
- Customs and trade facilitation
- + 1 more
Professional Services
India captive centres for US and UK CPA firms, law firms, consultancies and staffing agencies.
- India captive centre set-up for US and UK firms
- GST on professional-services exports
- FEMA for service-export entities
- + 1 more
04 · Due dates
The year falls into place.
Every statutory date for FY 2026-27 on one board. Deposits recur each month; returns, LWF and half-yearly filings land on their own dates.
- Monthly
- 15
- In the year
- 31
- Next due
- 30 Sep
- PF
- ESI
- TDS · F130 · F138
- PT
- LWF
- Returns & other
As on 27 Sep 2026. Dates that have passed are greyed; the ringed chip is next due. Select a chip to read the obligation.
Apr26
May26
Jun26
Jul26
Aug26
Sep26
Oct26
Nov26
Dec26
Jan27
Feb27
Mar27
Every month
The recurring deadlines, by day of the month.
7th 3
- Wages
- TDS on salary
- Contract labour wages
10th 2
- Contractor statement
- PT · Telangana, AP, MP
15th 5
- PF ECR & TRRN
- ESI
- International Workers return
- PT · Gujarat
- LWF · Haryana
20th 2
- PT · Karnataka
- Contract PF abstract
21st 1
- PT · West Bengal
Last day 1
- PTRC · Maharashtra
Pay day 1
- Wage slips
Upcoming due dates आगामी
- Tamil Nadu PT for the April–September half
- New ESI contribution period (Oct–Mar) with coverage re-test; central VDA revision; West Bengal PT slabs Verify
- September wages; TDS on September salary (s.392)
- September PF ECR, split ceiling: ₹15,000 for 1–16 Sep, ₹25,000 from 17 Sep. ESI for September.
- Karnataka PT, Form 5-A
- Form 138 for Q2 (Jul–Sep). EPF Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 closes.
- One-year savings window for the ESI (General) Regulations 1950 ends
- Statutory bonus deadline for an April–March year
05 · Offices
Offices कार्यालय
Four offices. One number to call.
Headquartered in Patna since 2010, with branches in Bangalore, Bihar Sharif and Noida (NCR). Call or WhatsApp +91 85443 72055 from anywhere.
Headquarters
Anish Kunj, East Patna Central School Chauraha, Sampatchak, Patna, Bihar – 800027Patna
Headquarters+91 85443 72055 · info
Bangalore
Branch+91 85443 72055 · info
Bihar Sharif
Branch+91 85443 72055 · info
Noida (NCR)
Branch+91 85443 72055 · info
06 · The platform
The Compliance Portal: one record, seen from both sides.
A live view of your statutory calendar, documents and payroll, with approval before anything is filed.
About the portalExplore the platform at hr.shardhanconsultants.com
Staff Portal
Filings · Sep 2026
Your Shardhan specialist files
Corporate Portal
October key dates
PF ECR for Sep 2026 marked filed by your Shardhan specialist · just now
You see it, with the challan, at once
Illustration · fictional company
- Compliance calendar Due dates by law and state for each establishment, with status.
- Records vault Registrations, challans, returns and registers stored per company.
- Audit trail Who changed, uploaded or approved what, and when.
- Payroll & payslips Monthly payroll with PF, ESI, PT, LWF and salary TDS; wage slips for every employee.
- Corporate approval Companies review and approve payroll, filings and documents before submission.
07 · Updates
Latest updates लेख
The law, as it changes.
Statutory changes, analysis and guides from our desks, each with its sources. 17 articles so far; the newest is dated 27 Sep 2026.
Statutory deadlines for Oct 2026 to Mar 2027: split-month PF ECR, ESI re-test, Form 138, bonus by 30 Nov, LWF, PT (West Bengal, Karnataka) and the first unified annual return.
Payroll9 min read
West Bengal adopts new PT slabs from 1 Oct 2026 (nil up to ₹20,000), Odisha abolished PT from 1 Apr 2026, and Karnataka charges ₹300 in February. This note includes a state-by-state table for payroll.
Professional Tax7 min read
Karnataka LWF covers 10+ persons from 7 Jan 2026, Haryana's cap is ₹35 from 1 Jan 2026, and Maharashtra has charged ₹25/₹75 since June 2024. Due months for major states.
LWF7 min read
The ESI ceiling stays at ₹21,000 (₹25,000 PwD). This guide covers contribution periods, mid-period continuation, rounding, the ₹176/day exemption and day-one registration.
Social Security7 min read
08 · Questions
Asked often, answered plainly.
A few of the questions we hear most, on entering India and on employer compliance.
All FAQsHow long does it take to incorporate a company in India?
Typically 10–15 business days for a private limited company, provided all documents are in order. Where foreign directors are involved, documents must be apostilled or notarised as required, which can add time.
Does a subsidiary need a resident Indian director?
Yes. Under section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 at least one director must have stayed in India for a total of at least 182 days during the financial year. We can help with professional nominee director arrangements.
What is the deadline for FC-GPR filing under FEMA?
Form FC-GPR must be filed with the RBI, through your AD bank, within 30 days of issuing shares to a foreign investor. Delays attract compounding penalties under FEMA.
Does the new ₹25,000 EPF ceiling increase PF for every employee?
No. The ceiling decides who must be a member and the maximum base for EPS and EDLI. From 17 September 2026, employees with Code wages up to ₹25,000 must be enrolled, and new joiners up to that level go into EPS. The EPS diversion rises to a maximum of ₹2,083 a month. Employers already paying 12% on actual wages above the ceiling can continue.
How do we file PF for September 2026?
It is a split month: 1–16 September uses the ₹15,000 ceiling and 17–30 September uses ₹25,000, with wages pro-rated by days. File a single ECR for the month by 15 October 2026. Per the EPFO FAQs, any employee share not recovered in September can be recovered in the next payroll.
09 · Start
Every engagement starts with a conversation.
Every engagement runs under a formal engagement letter. Ask any office for a scope and fee proposal.