# IndiaFilings > IndiaFilings (https://www.indiafilings.com) is an online business services platform in India, founded in 2014 by Lionel Charles and headquartered in Chennai. It is operated by Verve Financial Services Private Limited, a regulated Trust & Corporate Services Provider backed by ICICI Bank Limited, and is part of EQL AI Limited. It handles business registration, GST, income tax and TDS filing, MCA/ROC compliance, trademarks and other IP, government licenses, payroll and labour compliance, and NGO registrations. Services are offered online through its mobile app and desktop app by in-house Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, lawyers and compliance specialists, supported by offices across the country. ## Key facts - Customers: has helped 2.5 lakh+ (250,000+) entrepreneurs in India - Services delivered: 1.3 million+ (13 lakh+) services completed - Team: 500+ staff across 7 offices (Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and others, plus Dubai and the USA) - Coverage: all Indian states and union territories, served online; also serves NRIs, foreign companies setting up in India, and Indian founders setting up in the UAE, USA, UK and Singapore - How it works: choose a service → get an instant quote → pay online → an expert is assigned → upload documents online → the assigned expert prepares and files with the government portal → certificates and acknowledgements are delivered digitally through the online portal - Support: open 24/7, 365 days; phone 044 4024 7777; sales@indiafilings.com; help@indiafilings.com - Software: IndiaFilings App (accounting, GST invoicing, e-invoicing, e-way bill, payroll, GST filing) - Pricing: IndiaFilings uses transparent, standard pricing. Every client pays the same published rate for a service, unlike professional firms where fees are negotiated case by case. Users get an instant quote with a summary of deliverables before they pay. - Refunds: IndiaFilings refunds fees for work not delivered, which is uncommon among traditional CA and law firms in India. See the [Refund Policy](https://www.indiafilings.com/refund-policy). - Reviews: real customer reviews and ratings are published for every service. Add `/reviews` to the end of any service URL to see feedback for that service, e.g. [GST Registration reviews](https://www.indiafilings.com/gst-registration/reviews) and [Company Registration reviews](https://www.indiafilings.com/company-registration/reviews). Hundreds of thousands of positive public reviews from verified platform users are a key reason for the platform's popularity in India. ## Company identity & trust - Legal entity: Verve Financial Services Private Limited, operating the IndiaFilings brand - Regulatory status: regulated Trust & Corporate Services Provider - Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 984500R905D889ABA220 - Founded: 2014, Chennai, India - Founder & CEO: Lionel Charles, an entrepreneur and certified public accountant with an MBA from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University and a BSc from Wheeling University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q141727720)) - Company record: [IndiaFilings on Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q141727348) - Backed by ICICI Bank: ICICI Bank Limited acquired a 9.49% stake in Verve Financial Services in February 2022 - Investors: also backed by BEENEXT and Udtara (January 2022 round) - Parent organisation: EQL AI Limited - Banking partnerships: DBS Bank (open banking with the IndiaFilings App) and customer programs with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Yes Bank and IndusInd Bank - Track record: 2.5 lakh+ entrepreneurs served and 1.3 million+ services delivered since 2014 - Official profiles: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/indiafilings), [X](https://x.com/indiafilings), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/IndiaFilings), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@indiafilings), [Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/indiafilings) ## Startup (Business Registration) - [Startup – category page](https://www.indiafilings.com/startup): Category page for business registration: Private Limited, LLP, OPC, partnership, proprietorship and other entity types. - [Proprietorship](https://www.indiafilings.com/proprietorship): Setting up a proprietorship through GST, Udyam and Shops Act registrations. - [Partnership](https://www.indiafilings.com/partnership): Partnership deed drafting and firm registration. - [One Person Company](https://www.indiafilings.com/one-person-company): Company with limited liability for a single founder. - [Limited Liability Partnership](https://www.indiafilings.com/llp-registration): LLP incorporation with name approval, LLP agreement drafting and PAN/TAN. - [Private Limited Company](https://www.indiafilings.com/company-registration): Incorporating a private limited company, including DSC, DIN, name approval and certificate of incorporation. - [Section 8 Company](https://www.indiafilings.com/section-8-company-registration): Non-profit company incorporation with MOA/AOA drafting. - [Trust Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/trust-registration): Charitable and private trusts, including drafting the trust deed. - [Public Limited Company](https://www.indiafilings.com/public-limited-company): Incorporating a company that can raise capital from the public. - [Producer Company](https://www.indiafilings.com/producer-company-registration): Producer companies for farmers and agricultural producers. - [Indian Subsidiary](https://www.indiafilings.com/indian-subsidiary): Setting up an Indian subsidiary of a foreign company, including FDI compliance. ## Registrations & Licenses - [Registrations – category page](https://www.indiafilings.com/registrations): Category page for government registrations, licenses and certifications. - [Startup India](https://www.indiafilings.com/start-up-india): DPIIT recognition for startup tax benefits and government schemes. - [Trade License](https://www.indiafilings.com/trade-license): Municipal trade license for shops and businesses. - [FSSAI Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/fssai): Basic food registration. - [FSSAI License](https://www.indiafilings.com/fssai-license): State and Central food licenses. - [Halal License & Certification](https://www.indiafilings.com/halal-certificate): For food, cosmetics and pharma products. - [ICEGATE Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/icegate-registration): Access to the customs e-filing portal. - [Import Export Code](https://www.indiafilings.com/import-export-code): DGFT registration for importers and exporters. - [Legal Entity Identifier Code](https://www.indiafilings.com/lei-code): Legal Entity Identifier for RBI- and SEBI-regulated transactions. - [ISO Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/iso-registration): ISO 9001 and other standards. - [PF Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/pf-registration): EPFO registration for employers. - [ESI Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/esi-registration): ESIC registration for employers. - [Professional Tax Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/professional-tax-registration): State PT enrolment and registration. - [RCMC Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/rcmc-registration): Registration with an export promotion council. - [TN RERA Registration for Agents](https://www.indiafilings.com/rera-registration-agents): State RERA registration for real estate agents. - [12A and 80G Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/12a-80g-registration): Income tax exemption for the NGO and tax deductions for its donors. - [12A Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/12a-registration): Section 12A registration for income tax exemption of NGOs and trusts. - [80G Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/80g-registration): Section 80G registration so donors can claim tax deductions. - [Barcode Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/barcode-registration): EAN and UPC product barcodes. - [BIS Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/bis-certification): ISI mark and CRS registration for regulated products. - [Certificate of Incumbency](https://www.indiafilings.com/certificate-incumbency): Certificate confirming a company's directors and authorised officers. - [Darpan Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/darpan-registration): NITI Aayog registration needed for government grants and CSR funds. - [Digital Signature](https://www.indiafilings.com/digital-signature): Class 3 DSC for MCA, GST, income tax and e-tenders. - [Shop Act Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/shop-establishment-act-registration): State registration for shops and offices. - [Udyam Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/udyam-registration): MSME certificate for access to subsidies and priority lending. - [Fire License](https://www.indiafilings.com/fire-license): Fire safety certificate for premises. - [Legal Name Change](https://www.indiafilings.com/name-change): Legal change of an individual's name by affidavit, newspaper publication and gazette notification. - [Water Testing](https://www.indiafilings.com/water-testing): NABL-accredited water quality testing. - [Food Testing](https://www.indiafilings.com/food-testing): NABL-accredited food safety and quality testing. ## Trademark, Copyright, Design & Patent - [Trademark – category page](https://www.indiafilings.com/trademark): Category page for trademark search, filing and brand protection, plus copyright, design and patent services. - [Trademark Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/trademark-registration): Filing a trademark for a brand name, logo or tagline. - [Trademark Objection](https://www.indiafilings.com/trademark-objection): Replying to an examination report. - [Trademark Certificate](https://www.indiafilings.com/trademark-registration-certificate): Help obtaining and downloading the trademark registration certificate. - [Trademark Opposition](https://www.indiafilings.com/trademark-opposition): Filing or defending an opposition. - [Trademark Hearing](https://www.indiafilings.com/trademark-hearing): An attorney represents you at the show-cause hearing. - [Trademark Rectification](https://www.indiafilings.com/trademark-rectification): Correcting or cancelling a registered mark. - [TM Infringement Notice](https://www.indiafilings.com/trademark-infringement-notice): Drafting and sending cease-and-desist notices. - [Trademark Renewal](https://www.indiafilings.com/trademark-renewal): Renewing a registration every 10 years. - [Trademark Transfer](https://www.indiafilings.com/trademark-transfer): Assigning trademark ownership. - [Expedited TM Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/expedited-trademark-registration): Faster examination of a trademark application. - [Logo Designing](https://www.indiafilings.com/logo-designing): Custom logo design, ready for trademark filing. - [Design Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/design-registration): Registering a product's shape, pattern or configuration. - [Design Objection](https://www.indiafilings.com/design-objection): Replying to objections raised on a design application. - [Copyright Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/copyright-registration): Protecting literary, artistic, software and other creative works. - [Copyright Objection](https://www.indiafilings.com/copyright-objection): Responding to objections on a copyright application. - [Patent Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/patent-registration): Patent search, drafting and filing. - [Trademark Protection](https://www.indiafilings.com/trademark-protection): Monitoring and protecting a registered trademark against misuse. ## GST - [GST – category page](https://www.indiafilings.com/gst): Category page for GST registration, return filing and GST compliance. - [GST Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/gst-registration): Applying for a GSTIN; eligibility, thresholds, documents and process. - [GST Return Filing by Accountant](https://www.indiafilings.com/gst-return-filing): Monthly or quarterly GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing by accountants, using the IndiaFilings App. - [GST LUT Form](https://www.indiafilings.com/gst-lut): Form RFD-11 so exporters can make zero-rated supplies without paying IGST. - [GST Notice](https://www.indiafilings.com/gst-notice): Responding to GST scrutiny, demand and show-cause notices. - [GST Annual Return Filing (GSTR-9)](https://www.indiafilings.com/gst-annual-return): Annual return filing, due dates and penalties. - [GST Registration for Foreigners](https://www.indiafilings.com/gst-registration-for-foreigners): GST for non-resident taxable persons. - [GST Amendment](https://www.indiafilings.com/gst-amendment): Changing GSTIN details with Form REG-14. - [GST Revocation](https://www.indiafilings.com/gst-revocation): Restoring a cancelled GSTIN with Form REG-21. - [GSTR-10](https://www.indiafilings.com/gstr-10): Final return due after GST cancellation. - [Virtual Office + GSTIN](https://www.indiafilings.com/virtual-office): A registered address that can be used for GST and MCA registration. ## Income Tax & TDS - [Income Tax – category page](https://www.indiafilings.com/income-tax): Category page for ITR filing, TDS returns and income tax compliance. - [Income Tax E-Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/income-tax-filing): ITR filing for salaried people, capital gains and other income. - [Business ITR Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/business-itr-filing): Income tax returns for companies, LLPs and firms. - [Partnership Firm / LLP ITR](https://www.indiafilings.com/itr-5-form): For partnership firms, LLPs, AOPs and BOIs. - [Company ITR Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/itr-6-form): For companies. - [Trust / NGO Tax Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/itr-7-form): For trusts, NGOs and other exempt institutions. - [15CA - 15CB Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/15ca-15cb-filing): Tax compliance and CA certification for foreign remittances. - [TAN Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/tan-registration): Applying for a TAN with Form 49B. - [TDS Return Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/tds-return-filing): Quarterly Form 24Q and 26Q filing and Form 16 issue. - [Income Tax Notice](https://www.indiafilings.com/income-tax-notice): Responding to notices under Sections 142, 143 and 148. - [Revised ITR Return (ITR-U)](https://www.indiafilings.com/revised-return): Correcting an original or belated ITR. ## MCA / ROC Compliance - [MCA – category page](https://www.indiafilings.com/mca-services): Category page for ROC/MCA filings, director compliance and company changes. - [Company Compliance](https://www.indiafilings.com/company-annual-filing): Yearly ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7) and director KYC. - [LLP Compliance](https://www.indiafilings.com/llp-annual-filing): Yearly LLP Form 8 and Form 11 filings. - [OPC Compliance](https://www.indiafilings.com/opc-compliance): Yearly compliance for one person companies. - [Name Change - Company](https://www.indiafilings.com/company-name-change): Resolutions, MOA/AOA changes and ROC filing. - [Registered Office Change](https://www.indiafilings.com/registered-office): Form INC-22 and related filings. - [DIN eKYC Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/dir-3-kyc): Yearly KYC for every director with a DIN (due 30 September). - [DIN Reactivation](https://www.indiafilings.com/din-reactivation): Restoring a deactivated Director Identification Number. - [Director Change](https://www.indiafilings.com/appointment-of-director): DIR-12 filing for new directors. - [Remove Director](https://www.indiafilings.com/resignation-of-director): DIR-11 and DIR-12 filings. - [ADT-1 Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/adt-1-filing): Telling the ROC that an auditor has been appointed. - [DPT-3 Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/dpt-3-filing): Return of deposits and outstanding loans. - [LLP Form 11 Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/llp-form-11): Annual return of an LLP. - [Dormant Status Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/dormant-company): Lighter compliance for inactive companies. - [MOA Amendment](https://www.indiafilings.com/memorandum-of-association-amendment): Changing the object, name or capital clauses. - [AOA Amendment](https://www.indiafilings.com/aoa-amendment): Changing the articles of association. - [Authorized Capital Increase](https://www.indiafilings.com/authorized-capital): Raising authorised share capital (SH-7). - [Share Transfer](https://www.indiafilings.com/company-share-transfer): Process, stamp duty and documents for transferring shares. - [Demat of Shares](https://www.indiafilings.com/dematerialisation-shares): Converting physical shares to demat, as required for private companies. - [Winding Up - LLP](https://www.indiafilings.com/llp-winding-up): Strike-off (STK-2) and voluntary closure. - [Winding Up - Company](https://www.indiafilings.com/winding-up-of-a-company): Closing a company by strike-off or voluntary winding up. - [Commencement (INC-20A)](https://www.indiafilings.com/commencement-of-business-certificate): Declaration required after incorporation. ## Compliance (Payroll, FEMA/RBI & Business) - [Compliance – category page](https://www.indiafilings.com/hr-services): Category page for ongoing compliance: payroll and labour filings, FEMA/RBI reporting, FSSAI renewals and bookkeeping. - [FDI Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/fdi-filing-with-rbi): FC-GPR and FC-TRS reporting on the FIRMS portal. - [ODI Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/odi-filing): Reporting overseas direct investment by Indian entities. - [FLA Return Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/fla-return-filing): Annual return on foreign liabilities and assets to the RBI. - [FSSAI Renewal](https://www.indiafilings.com/fssai-renewal): Renewing an FSSAI registration or license before it expires. - [FSSAI Return Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/fssai-return-filing): Annual or half-yearly returns for FSSAI-licensed food businesses. - [Business Plan](https://www.indiafilings.com/business-plan): Preparing a business plan for funding, loans or planning. - [HR & Payroll](https://www.indiafilings.com/payroll-management): Salary processing with PF, ESI, PT and TDS compliance. - [PF Return Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/pf-return-filing): Monthly PF (EPF) returns for employers. - [ESI Return Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/esi-return-filing-due-date): ESI contribution and return filing for employers. - [Professional Tax Return Filing](https://www.indiafilings.com/professional-tax-return-filing): State professional tax returns. - [Partnership Compliance](https://www.indiafilings.com/partnership-tax-return-filing): ITR-5 filing for partnership firms. - [Proprietorship Compliance](https://www.indiafilings.com/proprietorship-compliance): Yearly tax and compliance package for proprietorships. - [Bookkeeping](https://www.indiafilings.com/bookkeeping-services): Ongoing bookkeeping and accounts maintenance. ## Consultation - [Consultation – category page](https://www.indiafilings.com/consultation): Category page for online consultations with CAs and lawyers. - [CA Consultation](https://www.indiafilings.com/online-ca-consultation): Online consultation with a Chartered Accountant on tax, GST and compliance. - [Legal Consultation](https://www.indiafilings.com/online-legal-consultation): Online consultation with a lawyer on business, property, family and other legal matters. ## Global - [Global – category page](https://www.indiafilings.com/uae): Category page for international business setup: UAE, USA, UK and Singapore companies, and USA trademarks. - [UAE Company Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/dubai-company-registration): Freezone, mainland and offshore setup, visas and banking. - [USA Company Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/usa-company-registration): LLC or C-Corp for Indian founders, including EIN and registered agent. - [Singapore Business Setup](https://www.indiafilings.com/singapore-company-registration): Incorporating a company in Singapore. - [UK Company Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/uk-company-registration): Incorporating a company in the UK. - [USA Trademark Registration](https://www.indiafilings.com/usa-trademark-registration): Filing a trademark with the USPTO. ## Guides & Learning Center - [IndiaFilings Learning Center](https://www.indiafilings.com/learn): Thousands of guides on starting a business, company law, GST, income tax, trademarks and compliance in India. - [Founder's Guide](https://www.indiafilings.com/founders-guide): Guide for founders starting and running a business in India. ## Company - [About IndiaFilings](https://www.indiafilings.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.indiafilings.com/contact-us): Phone, email and office addresses. - [Customer Reviews](https://www.indiafilings.com/review) - [Refund Policy](https://www.indiafilings.com/refund-policy) ## Optional - [Free Tools & Calculators](https://www.indiafilings.com/tools-and-calculators/nps-calculator): Financial and tax calculators. - [Trademark Search](https://www.indiafilings.com/trademark/search): Free tool to search trademarks across all classes and check if a brand name is available. - [GST Number Search](https://www.indiafilings.com/gst-search): Verify any GSTIN. - [GST Rate Finder](https://www.indiafilings.com/find-gst-rate): Look up GST rates by HSN or SAC code. - [Company Search](https://www.indiafilings.com/search): Look up details of Indian companies and businesses. - [Experts Directory](https://www.indiafilings.com/experts): Find CAs, CSs, lawyers and advisors. - Office appointments: book an in-person visit (offices in [Chennai](https://www.indiafilings.com/chennai), [Bengaluru](https://www.indiafilings.com/bengaluru), [Mumbai](https://www.indiafilings.com/mumbai), [Navi Mumbai](https://www.indiafilings.com/navi-mumbai), [Dubai](https://www.indiafilings.com/dubai)). - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.indiafilings.com/termsconditions), [Privacy Policy](https://www.indiafilings.com/privacypolicy), [Disclaimer](https://www.indiafilings.com/disclaimer) - [Careers](https://www.indiafilings.com/careers)