Accounting & Tax in Kolkata
Ind AS books, ITR-6, GST, and transfer pricing — India CFO function as a service. irpr.network manages all West Bengal state compliance — West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act 1963 requires registration within 30 da...
At a Glance
Timeline
Books live in 10 working days; tax filings on statutory deadlines
City
Kolkata, West Bengal
State PT
West Bengal PT: salary up to ₹8,500/month = ₹0; ₹8,501–₹10,000 = ₹90/month; ₹10,001–₹15,000 = ₹110/month; ₹15,001–₹25,000 = ₹130/month; ₹25,001–₹40,000 = ₹150/month; above ₹40,000 = ₹200/month
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 Kolkata
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
West Bengal Compliance
West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act 1963 requires registration within 30 days. Annual leave: 14 earned leave days per year after 12 months of service. Working hours: 8.5 hours/day, 48 hours/week. West Bengal's IT Policy 2018 (extended to 2023) offers capital subsidies, interest subvention, and …
Full West Bengal guide →Professional Tax — West Bengal
West Bengal Professional Tax: salary up to ₹8,500/month = ₹0; ₹8,501–₹10,000 = ₹90/month; ₹10,001–₹15,000 = ₹110/month; ₹15,001–₹25,000 = ₹130/month; ₹25,001–₹40,000 = ₹150/month; above ₹40,000 = ₹200/month. West Bengal's PT structure has more progressive bands than most other states. PT is remitted to the Profession Tax Officer by the 21st of the following month.
IT Zones in Kolkata
- Sector V Salt Lake IT Hub - West Bengal's largest IT cluster, 150,000+ professionals
- Kolkata IT Parks
- Bengal Silicon Valley Hub
- Kolkata Leather Complex
Process
How Accounting & Tax works in Kolkata
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 Kolkata — why choose irpr.network
Kolkata offers GCCs the combination of India's lowest major-city talent costs, a uniquely strong actuarial and insurance domain talent pool (for insurance GCCs), and a mature IT services ecosystem in Sector V - making it the highest ROI GCC location for cost-sensitive financial services and IT services GCCs that can sacrifice metro glamour for dramatically lower operating costs.
Local expertise
West Bengal 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
Kolkata Snapshot
Talent pool
Strong in IT services, BFSI back office, and creative technology - 200,000 IT professionals
Salary band
₹4–28 LPA for tech roles
Top sectors
FAQ
Accounting & Tax in Kolkata — common questions
How does Accounting & Tax work in Kolkata?
irpr.network handles accounting & tax in Kolkata end-to-end — from West Bengal 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 West Bengal compliance is required for Accounting & Tax?
In Kolkata, the primary state compliance requirements are: West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act 1963 requires registration within 30 days. West Bengal Professional Tax: salary up to ₹8,500/month = ₹0; ₹8,501–₹10,000 = ₹90/month; ₹10,001–₹15,000 = ₹110/month; ₹15,001–₹25,000 = ₹130/month; ₹25,001–₹40,000 = ₹150/month; above ₹40,000 = ₹200/month. 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 West Bengal compliance end-to-end. Books live in 10 working days; tax filings on statutory deadlines.