Acts & References
Quick access to important Indian tax, corporate, and compliance laws, government portals, and reference material.
Direct Tax
Income tax and related direct tax legislation
Income Tax Act, 2025 (New)
The new Income Tax Act 2025 replacing the 1961 Act, effective from the notified date.
Income Tax Act, 1961
The principal act governing income tax in India (being replaced by the 2025 Act).
Finance Act (Annual)
Annual act implementing budget proposals on taxation.
Black Money Act, 2015
The Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act.
Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988
Prohibits benami transactions and provides for confiscation of benami properties.
Income Tax Rules, 1962
Rules framed under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Goods & Services Tax
GST acts, rules, and notifications
Central GST Act, 2017 (CGST)
Governs levy and collection of CGST on intra-state supplies.
Integrated GST Act, 2017 (IGST)
Governs levy and collection of IGST on inter-state supplies.
GST Compensation Cess Act, 2017
Provides for levy of cess to compensate states for loss of revenue from GST implementation.
CGST Rules, 2017
Rules framed under the Central GST Act.
GST Rate Schedules
Classification of goods and services under various GST rate slabs.
Corporate Law
Company law and LLP legislation
Companies Act, 2013
The principal legislation governing incorporation, management, and winding up of companies in India.
Companies Rules (various)
Rules notified under the Companies Act covering incorporation, share capital, accounts, audit, and more.
Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
Governs formation, management, and dissolution of LLPs in India.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Comprehensive code for insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms, and individuals.
SEBI Act, 1992
Establishes SEBI and regulates securities markets, including IPOs, listed companies, and mutual funds.
Labour & Employment
Labour codes and employment legislation
Code on Wages, 2019
Consolidates and amends laws relating to wages and bonus.
Code on Social Security, 2020
Consolidates laws on social security including PF, ESI, gratuity, and maternity benefits.
Employees Provident Fund Act, 1952
Provides for provident fund, pension, and deposit-linked insurance for employees.
ESI Act, 1948
Provides for health insurance and social security to employees in the organized sector.
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Provides for payment of gratuity to employees on termination, retirement, or death.
Foreign Exchange & International
FEMA and international trade legislation
FEMA, 1999
Foreign Exchange Management Act governing foreign exchange transactions, overseas investments, and external commercial borrowings.
FEMA Rules & Regulations
Detailed regulations under FEMA covering FDI, ODI, ECB, LRS, and other cross-border transactions.
DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements)
India's tax treaties with various countries to prevent double taxation of income.
Customs Act, 1962
Governs import and export of goods, customs duties, and related procedures.