Accounting & Tax in Kochi
Ind AS books, ITR-6, GST, and transfer pricing — India CFO function as a service. irpr.network manages all Kerala state compliance — Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1960 governs working hours (48 ho...
At a Glance
Timeline
Books live in 10 working days; tax filings on statutory deadlines
City
Kochi, Kerala
State PT
Kerala PT: Employees earning ₹20,001–25,000/month pay ₹120/month; ₹25,001–33,333/month pay ₹180/month; ₹33,334 and above pay ₹200/month (₹2,400/year)
Compliance
Companies Act 2013 · Income Tax Act · Ind AS
Ind AS
Accounting standard
22%
Base corporate tax rate
30 Nov
ITR-6 deadline
Form 3CEB
TP certification required
Deliverables
What irpr.network handles for Accounting & Tax in Kochi
Monthly bookkeeping under Ind AS (converged IFRS standards)
Chart of accounts aligned to parent company reporting
Accounts payable and receivable management
Bank reconciliation and monthly MIS reports
Statutory audit coordination with Big-4 or Tier 1 CA firm
Annual ITR-6 filing (corporate income tax) by 30 November
Advance tax computation and payment (4 instalments: June, Sept, Dec, March)
Transfer Pricing: Local File, Master File, Form 3CEB
GST returns: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 annual return
TDS returns: Form 24Q (salary), Form 26Q (vendor), Form 27Q (foreign payments)
Form 15CA and 15CB for foreign remittances
Cost centre reporting and inter-company reconciliation with parent
Kerala Compliance
Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1960 governs working hours (48 hours/week, maximum 10 hours/day), earned leave (12 days per year after 12 months), and mandatory registration with the Labour Commissioner within 30 days of commencement. Kerala's labour laws are moderately employee-prote…
Full Kerala guide →Professional Tax — Kerala
Kerala Professional Tax: Employees earning ₹20,001–25,000/month pay ₹120/month; ₹25,001–33,333/month pay ₹180/month; ₹33,334 and above pay ₹200/month (₹2,400/year). PT must be remitted to the Local Self Government Department by the 15th of the following month. PT enrollment certificate required within 30 days of business commencement.
IT Zones in Kochi
- Cochin Special Economic Zone
- Infopark Kochi
- Smart City Kochi
- Seaport-Airport Road IT Corridor
Process
How Accounting & Tax works in Kochi
Books setup
Chart of accounts created in Tally, Zoho Books, or QuickBooks (aligned to parent's reporting). Opening balances migrated.
Monthly accounting
Vendor invoices posted, bank reconciled, payroll entries booked, depreciation computed. Monthly MIS report delivered by the 10th.
GST compliance
GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filed monthly. Input Tax Credit reconciled. LUT renewed annually for zero-rated IT exports.
Tax planning & filing
Advance tax computed and paid in 4 instalments. Annual ITR-6 with tax audit (Form 3CD) filed by 30 November.
Transfer Pricing
Benchmarking study (TNMM or CUP method), Local File, Master File (if applicable), and Form 3CEB certified by a CA by 30 November.
Why irpr.network
Accounting & Tax in Kochi — why choose irpr.network
Kochi is the strategic choice for GCCs in maritime, logistics, and healthcare technology requiring India's most reliable, English-proficient workforce — Kerala's NRI returnee talent pool (professionals who worked in UAE, UK, and the US) brings rare cross-cultural experience at Indian compensation levels, making Kochi uniquely valuable for companies serving Middle East and European markets.
Local expertise
Kerala Shops Act, PT, and state-specific compliance
Zero penalties
All statutory deadlines met — SLA-backed
Fast setup
Books live in 10 working days; tax filings on statutory deadlines
Full compliance
Companies Act 2013 · Income Tax Act
Kochi Snapshot
Talent pool
Strong in IT/ITES and marine technology - 180,000 IT professionals
Salary band
₹5–32 LPA for tech roles
Top sectors
FAQ
Accounting & Tax in Kochi — common questions
How does Accounting & Tax work in Kochi?
irpr.network handles accounting & tax in Kochi end-to-end — from Kerala state registrations to ongoing monthly compliance. Chart of accounts created in Tally, Zoho Books, or QuickBooks (aligned to parent's reporting). Opening balances migrated. Books live in 10 working days; tax filings on statutory deadlines.
What Kerala compliance is required for Accounting & Tax?
In Kochi, the primary state compliance requirements are: Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1960 governs working hours (48 hours/week, maximum 10 hours/day), earned leave (12 days per year after 12 months), and mandatory registration with the Labour Commissioner within 30 days of commencement. Kerala Professional Tax: Employees earning ₹20,001–25,000/month pay ₹120/month; ₹25,001–33,333/month pay ₹180/month; ₹33,334 and above pay ₹200/month (₹2,400/year). irpr.network manages all state-level registrations and filings as part of the Accounting & Tax service.
What is the corporate income tax rate for a GCC?
The base rate is 22% (effective 25.17% including surcharge and cess). New manufacturing entities set up after 1 October 2019 qualify for 15% (effective 17.01%). Most GCCs pay at the 25.17% effective rate.
What is the advance tax schedule?
Advance tax is required if annual tax liability exceeds ₹10,000. Instalments: 15% by 15 June, 45% by 15 September, 75% by 15 December, 100% by 15 March. Shortfall attracts interest under Section 234B and 234C.
What is Transfer Pricing for GCCs?
TP rules require inter-company transactions (management fees, cost-plus margins) to be at arm's length. GCCs typically use TNMM cost-plus (8–15% markup). Form 3CEB must be certified by a CA and filed by 30 November.
Does a GCC need a statutory audit?
Yes. Every Indian company must have accounts audited by a CA under Section 139 of the Companies Act. Tax audit under Section 44AB also applies for most GCCs. Audit report (Form 3CA/3CB and 3CD) must be completed before filing ITR-6.
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irpr.network handles Kerala compliance end-to-end. Books live in 10 working days; tax filings on statutory deadlines.