Tax consultancy

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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

03 December 2017 Hello Experts,

My name is Rohit Upadhyay. i am Qualified Ca Enter. and also graduate in B. Com.
i want to start my Tax Consultancy with following Services.
1. GST RETURNS.
2. VAT CST SERVICE TAX RETURNS C.FORM F.FORM H Form Application
3. Income Tax Returns
4.Company/LPP Registration
5. HUF FIRM DEED
6. ETDS TCS RETURN
7. Accounting And Book Keeping Services
8. PF ESIC Consultancy

Please guide me can i start my Tax Consultancy with following Services.
i have not completed my C.A. Course. But i have experience on the above mentioned services.
if there is any legal requirement or any misconduct please ask the same.

thanks.
Pleasure

Expert : Anonymous

Expert : Anonymous (Expert)

05 December 2017 Congratulations Dear... Yes... You can start your consultancy works. No more restriction... GOOD LUCK...

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Asha Kanta Sharma online

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26 July 2025 Hey Rohit! Great that you’re gearing up to start your tax consultancy — sounds like you’ve got a solid list of services lined up.

Here’s a clear and practical take on your questions:

### 1. **Can you start a tax consultancy before completing CA?**

* **Yes, you can start providing tax consultancy and related services** without being a full Chartered Accountant.
* However, you **cannot use the title “CA” or represent yourself as a Chartered Accountant unless you are a member of ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India).**
* Also, certain professional tasks like signing audit reports, certificates, or tax audit reports are restricted to qualified CAs only.

### 2. **Are there any legal requirements or restrictions?**

* For **services like GST returns, VAT, CST, service tax filings, income tax returns, company registrations, bookkeeping, PF/ESIC consultancy**, there is **no legal bar** on providing these services if you have the required knowledge and expertise.
* Just make sure you **do not misrepresent your qualification**.
* Also, you must **comply with any professional ethics and confidentiality norms**.

### 3. **For services like company registration, HUF deed, firm deed**

* These are legal services but **do not require a CA qualification**.
* Many consultants and legal professionals provide these services.
* You can offer these as a consultant or facilitator.

### 4. **Important to keep in mind**

* Maintain **professional integrity** and **transparent communication** with clients.
* Ensure **proper documentation and agreements** for your consultancy work.
* If you want to scale, consider **getting certified for GST practitioner or other specific certifications** to enhance credibility.

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### **Summary:**

| Service | Need CA Qualification? |
| ---------------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| GST, VAT, CST, Service Tax Returns | No |
| Income Tax Return Filing | No (except tax audits) |
| Company/HUF/Firm registration | No |
| Accounting & Bookkeeping | No |
| PF, ESIC consultancy | No |
| Signing audit or tax audit reports | Yes |

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You can definitely start now, build experience, and gradually complete your CA if you want to expand the scope of services.

If you want, I can help you draft a basic client agreement or suggest tools for managing your consultancy. Interested?

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