Sagar S Gupta & Co. — Services
Chartered Accountant Services in Varanasi: 16 Areas of Practice
Accounting, tax, audit, compliance, and advisory support — delivered with the precision and judgment that complex finances demand.
Professional Chartered Accountant Services in Varanasi
Sagar S Gupta & Co. is a Chartered Accountancy firm based in Varanasi, supporting individuals, startups, businesses, NGOs and organisations with accounting, taxation, audit, GST and compliance needs. Our team combines technical rigour with practical, business-focused advice, helping clients across Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and the rest of India stay compliant while making informed financial decisions. Whether you need routine bookkeeping, statutory audit, tax planning or specialised advisory, our services are structured around your situation rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
What we do
Our 16 Services.
Each engagement is scoped to your situation. Below is how our work is organised.
Accounting & bookkeeping
Accurate, well-maintained books that give you a dependable, real-time view of your financial position — the foundation every other decision rests on.
Taxation
Direct and indirect tax planning, returns, and representation — structured to keep you compliant while making the most of the positions available to you.
Audit & assurance
Independent, rigorous review that strengthens the credibility of your financial statements and surfaces issues before they become problems.
Compliance
Statutory and regulatory obligations handled on time and in order, so deadlines and filings never become a source of risk or distraction.
Advisory
Considered guidance for the decisions that shape your future — structuring, planning, and the judgment calls where experience matters most.
Service areas in detail
Our 16 Services.
01
Audit & Assurance
- Statutory Audit (Companies Act & LLPs): Independent statutory audits that meet regulatory requirements and give stakeholders confidence in your financial statements.
- Tax Audit under Income Tax Act: Accurate, compliant tax audits that satisfy statutory thresholds and reduce exposure to scrutiny.
- Internal & Management Audits: Independent reviews of controls and processes that strengthen governance and support better management decisions.
- Concurrent & Stock Audits: Ongoing and point-in-time audits of transactions and inventory that catch issues early and safeguard assets.
- Certification & Due Diligence Services: Professional certifications and due diligence reviews that support transactions, financing, and regulatory filings.
02
Income Tax
- Individual & Corporate Tax Return (ITR) Filing: Accurate, timely ITR filing for individuals, firms, and companies that keeps you compliant and avoids penal interest or notices.
- Tax Planning & Wealth Advisory: Year-round planning that structures your income and investments to lawfully minimise your tax outflow.
- TDS & TCS Compliance & Return Filing: Deduction, deposit, and quarterly return filing handled end to end, so your compliance calendar stays on track.
- Tax Scrutiny, Assessment & Litigation Support: Experienced representation before tax authorities that protects your position during scrutiny and assessment proceedings.
- Capital Gains & Property Tax Advisory: Clear guidance on capital gains computation, exemptions, and property transactions that keeps your filings defensible.
- New GST Registration & Amendments: Smooth registration and timely amendments that get your business GST-compliant from day one.
- Monthly & Annual GST Return Filing (GSTR-1, 3B, 9): Disciplined return filing that keeps your input credit intact and your compliance record clean.
- GST Audit & Reconciliation Services: Thorough reconciliation of books with GST returns that identifies mismatches before they become liabilities.
- GST Refund Claims & Advisory: Well-documented refund applications and advisory that help you recover eligible credits without delay.
- GST Litigations, Notices & Appeals Representation: Reasoned responses and representation for GST notices, show-cause proceedings, and appeals.
From incorporation to ongoing ROC compliance, we help you set up and run your company the right way, with every statutory requirement handled on schedule.
- Private Limited & One Person Company (OPC) Incorporation: End-to-end registration that gets your business legally established quickly and correctly.
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Registration: LLP formation handled with the documentation and filings needed to start operating without delay.
- MCA / ROC Annual Filings & Secretarial Compliances: Timely annual returns and secretarial records that keep your company in good standing with the Registrar.
- Director Changes, Share Transfers & Capital Restructuring: Properly documented changes to directors, shareholding and capital structure that stand up to scrutiny.
- Company Closure & Winding Up Services: A clean, compliant exit when a company has run its course, with all filings closed out correctly.
Practical advisory for founders in Varanasi, covering recognition, funding readiness and the certifications that unlock benefits and credibility.
- Startup India Recognition & DPIIT Certification: Guided application support that secures recognition and the tax and compliance benefits that come with it.
- MSME / Udyam Registration: Quick, accurate Udyam registration that opens access to government schemes, subsidies and priority lending.
- Pitch Deck, Financial Modeling & Business Planning: Investor-ready financials and plans that present your business clearly and credibly.
- Seed Funding & Government Grant Advisory: Guidance on available funding routes and grants, with support preparing the documentation they require.
- ESOP Structuring & Advisory: Well-structured employee stock option plans that help you attract and retain key talent.
- ZED, ISO, BIS Certification: Certification support that strengthens quality credentials and market trust for your products and processes.
06
FEMA & Foreign Investments
Specialist guidance on cross-border transactions, so your foreign investment, funding and overseas structures stay compliant with RBI and FEMA regulations from the outset.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Advisory & Reporting: Structuring and regulatory reporting for inbound investment that keeps your filings accurate and on schedule.
- Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) & LRS Compliance: Guidance on outbound investment and remittance limits that keeps individuals and businesses within RBI norms.
- RBI & FEMA Approvals / Filings: Preparation and submission of the approvals and returns that cross-border transactions require, handled correctly the first time.
- Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) & Branch/Project Office Setup: End-to-end support for establishing a compliant presence in India for foreign entities.
- External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Advisory: Structuring and compliance support for foreign currency borrowing that meets RBI reporting requirements.
End-to-end support for NGOs in Varanasi, from registration and tax exemption to the ongoing compliance that keeps your organisation credible with donors and regulators.
- Section 8 Company, Public Trust & Society Registration: Guided registration under the structure that best suits your organisation’s objectives and governance needs.
- 12A & 80G Tax Exemption Registration: Applications that secure income tax exemption for your NGO and tax deduction benefits for your donors.
- CSR Compliance & Auditing: Documentation and audit support that helps NGOs receive and account for corporate CSR funding correctly.
- FCRA Registration & Filings: Registration and periodic returns that keep foreign contributions compliant with FCRA rules.
- NGO Annual Returns & Maintenance: Timely annual filings and record-keeping that keep your NGO in good standing with all relevant authorities.
Clear, compliant documentation for every cross-border shipment, so your import and export operations move without regulatory delays.
- Import Export Code (IEC) Registration & Modification: Fast, accurate IEC applications and updates that keep your business authorised to trade internationally.
- DGFT Consultancy & License Applications (EPCG, Advance Authorization): Guided licence applications that unlock duty benefits and keep your scheme obligations on track.
- EXIM Documentation & Advisory: Thorough, correctly prepared trade documentation that stands up to customs and regulatory review.
- GST LUT Filing for Exports: Timely LUT filing that lets you export without paying integrated tax upfront.
09
Accounting Services
Dependable, well-organised accounting support that gives you a clear, current view of your finances and the confidence to act on it.
- Monthly Bookkeeping & Ledger Maintenance: Disciplined, up-to-date books that give you a reliable record of every transaction throughout the year.
- Virtual CFO Services: Senior financial oversight and strategic guidance without the cost of a full-time hire.
- Preparation of Financial Statements (Balance Sheet & P&L): Accurate, audit-ready statements that give stakeholders and lenders a true picture of your position.
- Fixed Asset Verification & Management: Systematic tracking and verification of assets that protects their value and keeps your records defensible.
- Accounts Receivable & Payable Management: Organised tracking of money owed and due that improves cash flow and keeps supplier and customer relationships on solid footing.
10
Labour Laws
Clear, dependable support for employer obligations under labour law, so your business meets its statutory duties toward employees without last-minute surprises.
- EPF & ESI Registration and Filings: Timely registration and periodic filings that keep employee benefit contributions accurate and compliant.
- Professional Tax (PT) Registration & Returns: Correct PT registration and return filing handled on schedule, avoiding penalties for late or missed compliance.
- Labour Law Audit & Advisory: Independent review of your labour law compliance that identifies gaps and strengthens your position before an inspection arises.
- Gratuity, Bonus & Maternity Benefit Compliance: Guidance on statutory benefit obligations that keeps your organisation fair to employees and compliant with the law.
Practical support for manufacturers and factory operators, keeping licensing, records and workplace safety obligations firmly in order.
- Factory License Registration & Renewal: End-to-end support in obtaining and renewing factory licences, keeping operations authorised without interruption.
- Factories Act Compliance & Record Maintenance: Disciplined upkeep of statutory registers and records required under the Factories Act.
- Safety & Health Regulation Advisory: Guidance on safety and health requirements that protects your workforce and reduces regulatory risk.
Protect the ideas, brands and creative work behind your business with registrations that establish clear legal ownership.
- Trademark Search, Filing & Registration: Thorough clearance searches and accurate filings that secure your brand identity with confidence.
- Copyright Registration for Software, Art & Literature: Registration support that protects original creative and technical work from unauthorised use.
- Patent Filing & Prosecution Advisory: Guided support through patent filing and prosecution, helping protect genuine innovation.
- Trademark Opposition & Infringement Protection: Responsive representation in opposition and infringement matters that safeguards your brand’s value.
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International Taxation
Practical guidance on cross-border tax obligations, reporting, and structuring to help businesses and individuals manage international transactions with greater clarity.
- DTAA Advisory: Guidance on applying tax treaties to reduce double taxation and clarify cross-border tax obligations.
- Transfer Pricing Documentation & Benchmarking: Preparation of compliant documentation and benchmarking support for related-party international transactions.
- Expatriate Taxation & Global Mobility: Tax planning and compliance support for employees moving or working across countries.
- Cross-Border Withholding Tax (WHT) Compliance: Assistance with withholding calculations, certificates, filings, and documentation for international payments.
Independent investigation and evidence-led analysis to identify financial irregularities, support dispute resolution, and strengthen fraud risk controls.
- Financial Fraud & Embezzlement Investigation: Evidence-led examination of suspected misappropriation, fraud, and financial misconduct.
- Corporate Espionage & Intellectual Property Theft: Investigation support to identify unauthorised access, misuse, or loss of confidential business information.
- Financial Statement & Accounting Irregularities: Detailed review to detect manipulation, misclassification, errors, and unusual accounting patterns.
- Dispute Advisory & Litigation Support: Financial analysis, documentation, and expert support for commercial disputes and legal proceedings.
- Cyber Forensics & Digital Investigation: Examination of digital records and electronic evidence relating to suspected financial or corporate wrongdoing.
- Anti-Fraud Risk Management & Advisory: Practical controls, policies, and risk assessments to prevent and detect future fraud.
Support for food businesses with licensing, renewals, regulatory documentation, and ongoing compliance requirements.
- FSSAI Basic, State & Central License Registration: Assistance with selecting the appropriate licence category and completing the registration or licensing process.
- FSSAI License Renewal & Modification: Timely support for renewal, amendments, business details, product categories, and licence updates.
- Food Business Compliance Advisory: Practical guidance on regulatory obligations, records, labelling, hygiene documentation, and operating requirements.
- FSSAI Returns & Record Maintenance: Support with applicable returns, registers, records, and compliance documentation.
- Food Labelling & Packaging Compliance: Review of mandatory declarations and packaging information for regulatory alignment.
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Project Report and Financing
Structured financial and business documentation to help entrepreneurs present viable projects and approach lenders with confidence.
- Detailed Project Report (DPR) Preparation: Preparation of structured project reports covering the business model, operations, market, costs, and financial projections.
- CMA Data Preparation: Preparation of projected financial statements and CMA data for working-capital and credit assessment.
- Bank Loan & Term Loan Documentation: Assistance with financial information and supporting documents required for loan applications.
- Business Plan & Financial Projections: Development of realistic revenue, cost, cash-flow, profitability, and funding projections.
- Project Viability & Feasibility Analysis: Evaluation of commercial, operational, and financial feasibility before funding decisions.
- Funding Proposal & Subsidy Documentation: Support with funding proposals and documentation for eligible government schemes, subsidies, and finance programmes.
Why work with us
Why Choose Sagar S Gupta & Co.?
CA-led guidance
Every engagement is led and reviewed by qualified Chartered Accountants, not delegated to unsupervised staff.
Practical advice
Guidance is grounded in how your business actually operates, not generic textbook answers.
Integrated support
Tax, audit and compliance are handled together, so nothing falls through the gaps between specialisms.
Transparent process
You always know what is being done, why, and what it will cost, with no hidden steps.
Confidential handling
Your financial and business information is treated with strict confidentiality at every stage.
Our process
How We Work
01
Understand
We take time to understand your business, finances and objectives before suggesting any course of action.
02
Assess
We review your current compliance position, records and risk areas to identify what needs attention.
03
Advise
We set out clear, practical recommendations with the reasoning behind each option explained.
04
Implement
We carry out filings, registrations or structural changes accurately and within the required timelines.
05
Support
We remain available for ongoing queries, follow-up compliance and future planning as your needs evolve.
Need help with tax, compliance, audit, or business advisory?
Speak with Sagar S Gupta & Co. for clear, practical guidance tailored to your situation. Book an appointment or get in touch, and we will help you take the next step with confidence.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Sagar S Gupta & Co. provide?
We provide accounting, taxation, GST, audit and assurance, company law compliance, startup advisory, FEMA, NGO and forensic audit services, among others, covering 14 distinct areas of practice.
Do you work with clients outside Varanasi?
Yes. While our office is based in Varanasi, we support clients across Uttar Pradesh and the rest of India through remote consultations and digital document handling.
Can you help a new startup or company get set up?
Yes. We assist with company and LLP incorporation, Startup India and MSME registration, funding readiness, and the ongoing compliance a new entity needs from day one.
Can you handle my GST and income tax filings?
Yes. We manage GST registration, returns, reconciliation and refunds, as well as income tax return filing, planning, TDS compliance and representation during assessments.
Do you assist with NGO registration and compliance?
Yes. We support Section 8 company, trust and society registration, 12A and 80G exemption, FCRA compliance, CSR auditing and ongoing NGO annual filings.
How do I book a consultation?
You can book an appointment directly through our website or contact us by phone or email, and our team will arrange a convenient time to discuss your requirements.
Sagar S Gupta & Co. provides professional accounting, taxation, audit, GST, compliance and advisory services for businesses and organisations in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and across India. Our Chartered Accountants work closely with each client to deliver dependable, well-documented outcomes, whatever the size or stage of your business.