Tell us what you’re dealing with

Bring it to us before responding. Have the notice itself to hand — the section quoted on it and the response deadline determine everything that follows.

Most notices are routine: mismatches, verification requests, defective returns. The reply window is short and a hurried first response is difficult to undo, which is the main reason to call early rather than late.

Useful to know: how many owners, whether you need liability protection, whether outside investment is likely, and roughly what turnover you expect in the first year.

You do not need documents at this stage. The first conversation is about choosing a structure; documents follow once that is settled.

Bring the last two years of filings and the current year’s records if you have them. If you do not, that is itself useful information.

We start with a compliance health check to establish what has been filed, what is outstanding and what needs correcting, then take the calendar forward from there.

Kolkata is UTC+5:30. Calls and video meetings can be scheduled around your time zone rather than ours — say in your first message where you are.

Most NRI matters are handled without the client travelling, including representation before the department.

Applications go through the careers page rather than this one, so that they reach the right person. Email your CV to the same address with the role in the subject line.