Tool 04

Business checklist

A general preparation aid — not legal, tax, regulatory, or professional advice. Requirements vary by activity, structure, location, and current rules.

Preparation steps

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Step 1Define the proposed business activityFoundation

What will the business do? Products, services, or both? B2B, B2C, or marketplace?

Step 2Identify the people or entities involvedPeople

Founders, directors, partners, shareholders, authorized signatories. PAN, Aadhaar, DIN where applicable.

Step 3List expected locations and operating channelsLocations

Registered office, additional places of business, warehouses, online channels, inter-state operations.

Step 4Choose and understand the legal structureStructure

Proprietorship, partnership, LLP, private limited, OPC, Section 8. Each has different compliance.

Step 5Note any sector-specific registrations to investigateSector

FSSAI (food), IEC (import/export), RERA (real estate), drug license, pollution board, professional tax.

Step 6Map tax registration requirementsTax

GST threshold, voluntary registration, composition scheme eligibility, TDS/TCS obligations.

Step 7Prepare questions for an authorised professionalVerification

CA, CS, or tax practitioner. Ask about timelines, costs, ongoing compliance, and entity-specific nuances.

Step 8Verify every requirement against current official guidanceVerification

MCA portal, CBIC/GST portal, state portals. Rules change — confirm before acting.

Boundaries

What this is — and what it isn't.

General preparation aid

Helps you organise information before speaking with a professional.

Device-local storage

Your progress stays in this browser. Nothing is sent to any server.

Structured question list

Covers the common areas most businesses need to think through.

Not legal or tax advice

Only a qualified professional can advise on your specific situation.

Not a government portal

GSTPIXEL is an independent business. No official filings happen here.

No document uploads

Never share PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, or incorporation docs in this tool.