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Section 44ADA presumptive taxation: declare 50% of receipts as profit. Foreign clients: LUT for zero-rated export. FEMA: amounts above $10,000 may need bank declaration.
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Why this matters for freelancers & consultants
Freelancers across India — designers, writers, developers, consultants, marketers — face complex compliance: GST mandatory above ₹20 lakh, Section 44ADA presumptive taxation up to ₹50 lakh, foreign client invoicing under LUT, FEMA compliance for inward remittance, and structure decisions (sole prop vs OPC vs LLP). FilingLab handles full freelancer compliance with first-time-filer focus.
Audience-specific note
Section 44ADA presumptive taxation: declare 50% of receipts as profit. Foreign clients: LUT for zero-rated export. FEMA: amounts above $10,000 may need bank declaration.
GST registration (if applicable)
MSME / Udyam registration
Shop & Establishment Act licence
Current account opening kit
PAN-linked business documentation
Free invoice template (Tally + Excel)
Five stages, SLA-tracked, with a named CA who replies in under 12 minutes during business hours.
You
FilingLab
Govt
01
You
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
1 day
02
FilingLab
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
2 days
03
FilingLab
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
Same day
04
Govt
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
5–15 days
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
Same day
01
You
· 1 day
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
02
FilingLab
· 2 days
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
03
FilingLab
· Same day
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
04
Govt
· 5–15 days
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
· Same day
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
If receipts > ₹15-20 lakh, yes — limited liability + lower tax rate (22% under new corporate regime) often beats slab tax (30% above ₹15 lakh).
Zero-rated export. File LUT (annual) to invoice without GST and claim ITC refund. Saves 18% friction on every invoice.
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