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Income Tax Return (ITR) filing
File your annual income tax return with the Income Tax Department before the applicable deadline each assessment year.
Annual Information Statement (AIS) / Form 26AS download
Download your AIS or Form 26AS before filing ITR to verify all TDS credits and income records.
Form 16 / Form 16A (TDS Certificate) download & verification
Get your TDS certificate from employer (Form 16) or deductor (Form 16A) issued every June.
PAN (Permanent Account Number) allotment / reprint / correction
Apply for a new PAN, get a reprint, or correct name or address details on your existing PAN card.
PAN–Aadhaar linking
Link your PAN with Aadhaar; mandatory to avoid penalties and keep your PAN active.
Income tax refund claim / status tracking
Claim or track your income tax refund after ITR processing when excess TDS has been paid.
Advance tax challan payment (Challan 280)
Pay advance tax in four instalments if your estimated tax liability exceeds ₹10,000 in a year.
Form 15G / Form 15H declaration (nil / lower TDS on interest)
Submit this declaration each April if you are a senior citizen or have low income to avoid TDS on interest.
GST new taxpayer registration
Register for GST when your business turnover crosses the threshold or when you want to register voluntarily.
GSTR-1 return filing (outward supplies)
Report your monthly or quarterly outward supplies by filing GSTR-1 on the GST portal.
GSTR-3B return filing (monthly summary + tax payment)
File your monthly GST summary return and pay the tax due by the 20th of the following month.
GSTR-9 / GSTR-9C annual return filing
File your annual GST return by December 31 to reconcile your yearly GST transactions.
e-Way Bill generation
Generate an e-Way Bill before transporting goods worth more than ₹50,000 across state borders.
e-Invoice generation (B2B invoicing)
Generate e-Invoices for every B2B transaction if your annual turnover exceeds ₹5 crore.
TDS / TCS return filing (Form 24Q / 26Q / 27Q / 27EQ)
File quarterly TDS or TCS returns as an employer or deductor using the appropriate form.
Certificate for lower / nil TDS deduction u/s 197 (Form 13)
Apply for a lower or nil TDS certificate when your income is below the taxable limit but TDS will be deducted.
TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) allotment
Obtain a TAN when your entity starts deducting or collecting tax at source.
Aadhaar enrolment / demographic update
Enrol for Aadhaar or update your name, address, mobile number, date of birth, or gender.
Voter ID (EPIC) — new enrolment / correction / transfer / deletion
Register as a voter when you turn 18, or update or transfer your Voter ID after relocating.
Birth Certificate registration
Register a birth within 21 days; the certificate is required for school admission and passport applications.
Death Certificate registration
Register a death within 21 days; required for inheritance, pension, and insurance claims.
Marriage Certificate registration
Register your marriage for joint home loan, spouse visa, name change, and insurance nomination purposes.
Caste Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS)
Obtain a caste certificate to access reservations in jobs, education, and government schemes.
Income Certificate
Get an income certificate for scholarships, EWS quota, ration card, or welfare scheme eligibility.
Domicile Certificate
Obtain a domicile certificate for state-quota jobs, admissions, and certain licences.
Residence / Address Certificate
Get a residence certificate when your Aadhaar address is not accepted as domicile proof.
Character Certificate
Obtain a character certificate for job applications, college admissions, passport, or arms licence.
Ration Card issuance / member addition / portability (ONORC)
Apply for a new ration card, add a family member, or port it under One Nation One Ration Card.
Gazette Notification for name change
Publish a name change in the official gazette after marriage, deed poll, or personal preference.
Senior Citizen Certificate / Senior Citizen Identity Card
Get a senior citizen certificate for railway and airline concessions, banking benefits, and scheme eligibility.
Disability Certificate and UDID (Unique Disability ID) card
Obtain a disability certificate and UDID card for 40%+ disability to access reservations and benefits.
Solvency Certificate
Obtain a solvency certificate to qualify for government tender or contract bidding.
Nativity Certificate
Get a nativity certificate for state services that require proof of birth state.
Unmarried / Bachelorhood Certificate
Obtain an unmarried certificate required by some states and embassies before marriage registration.
Learner's Licence (LL) application
Apply for a learner's licence — the mandatory first step before obtaining a permanent driving licence.
Driving Licence (DL) — permanent licence issuance
Apply for a permanent driving licence 30 days after your learner's licence, once you pass the RTO test.
Driving Licence renewal
Renew your driving licence before it expires; valid 20 years for non-transport, 3 years for transport vehicles.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Obtain an International Driving Permit before driving a vehicle in a foreign country.
Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) — new vehicle registration
Register your new vehicle within 30 days of purchase to obtain the Registration Certificate.
RC renewal (for vehicles older than 15 years)
Renew your vehicle's Registration Certificate when it turns 15 years old, then every 5 years after.
Transfer of ownership — Form 29 + Form 30
Transfer vehicle ownership by filing Form 29 (notice) and Form 30 (intimation) when selling or buying a used vehicle.
Hypothecation entry in RC — Form 34
Record a vehicle loan hypothecation in the RC when your bank requires it before disbursing a vehicle loan.
Hypothecation termination — Form 35
Remove the hypothecation entry from your RC after fully repaying your vehicle loan before selling the vehicle.
Change of address / jurisdiction in RC — Form 33
Update your address or RTO jurisdiction in your Registration Certificate when you relocate.
Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate
Get your vehicle's PUC certificate at an authorised centre; mandatory at renewal and valid 6–12 months.
Fitness Certificate (FC) for commercial vehicles
Renew the fitness certificate for commercial vehicles annually; required for permit renewal.
Commercial vehicle all-India tourist / state permit
Obtain a commercial permit before operating a taxi, bus, or goods carrier commercially.
Vehicle NOC for inter-state RC transfer
Get a No Objection Certificate from your current RTO when relocating to another state to re-register your vehicle.
UAN (Universal Account Number) activation
Activate your UAN when joining your first job; it is allotted by your employer via EPFO.
EPF final settlement withdrawal — Composite Claim Form / Form 19
Withdraw your full EPF balance on retirement, resignation after 2 months, or permanent disablement.
EPF partial advance withdrawal — Form 31
Withdraw a partial EPF advance for medical emergency, marriage, home purchase, or education.
EPF account transfer between employers — Form 13
Transfer your EPF account to a new employer using Form 13 or the One Member–One EPF Account facility.
EPF e-Nomination update — Form 2 / e-Nomination
Update your EPF nominee on marriage, birth of a child, or when changing your nominee.
Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) — scheme certificate (Form 10C)
Obtain an EPS scheme certificate when leaving a job before 10 years to preserve your pension service.
EPS pension commencement claim — Form 10D
Start drawing your EPS pension by filing Form 10D when you turn 58 after 10+ years of service.
EDLI (Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance) death claim — Form 5 IF
File an EDLI death claim via the employer when an EPF member dies in service; nominee or legal heir applies.
ESIC employer and employee registration
Register your establishment and employees under ESIC once you cross 10 employees or at business start.
ESIC medical benefit / reimbursement claim
Claim ESIC medical reimbursement when an insured employee or their dependent is hospitalised.
ESIC cash benefit claim (sickness / maternity / disablement benefit)
Claim ESIC cash benefit during medical leave, childbirth, or a work-related injury.
Maternity benefit claim under Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Claim 26 weeks of paid maternity leave from an employer with 10 or more employees.
Gratuity claim filing — Form I
File a gratuity claim on resignation or retirement after 5 years of service, or on death or disablement.
PM Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) enrollment
Enrol in PM-SYM if you are an unorganised worker aged 18–40 earning less than ₹15,000 per month.
Stamp duty payment — e-Stamp / franking
Pay stamp duty before executing any property deed; the amount is computed on the property value.
Sale deed / conveyance deed / gift deed registration
Register a sale, conveyance, or gift deed at the Sub-Registrar Office on purchase or transfer of property.
Encumbrance Certificate (EC)
Obtain an Encumbrance Certificate before buying a property or applying for a home loan disbursement.
Property tax payment
Pay annual property tax to your municipal corporation; mandatory for all property owners.
Khata transfer / property mutation
Transfer the Khata to your name after purchasing, inheriting, or receiving property as a gift.
Khata certificate and Khata extract
Obtain a Khata certificate or extract for building plan approvals, bank loans, or utility connection applications.
RTC (Record of Rights, Tenancy & Cultivation) extract / Pahani / Jamabandi
Get an RTC extract for land ownership verification, loan applications, mutation, or court cases.
Land mutation after inheritance / gift / court decree
Mutate land records in your name at the Tahsildar office after inheriting or receiving agricultural land.
No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from various bodies
Obtain NOCs from relevant authorities for construction, sale, or redevelopment of a property.
Building plan sanction / development permission
Get your building plan sanctioned by the municipal corporation before starting any construction.
Occupancy Certificate (OC) / Completion Certificate (CC)
Obtain an OC or CC after construction is complete; required before occupying, selling, or valuing the property.
RERA project registration (developers) / agent registration
Register your real estate project or agency with RERA before advertising or selling any property.
Land use conversion — agricultural to non-agricultural / residential / commercial
Convert land use from agricultural to non-agricultural or commercial before constructing on it.
Cooperative housing society / apartment owners' association registration
Register a resident welfare or cooperative housing society when forming an association in your building.
Company incorporation — SPICe+
Register a Private Ltd, Public Ltd, Section 8, or OPC company in a single integrated SPICe+ form on MCA21.
Director Identification Number (DIN) allotment
Obtain a DIN for every proposed or existing company director; annual DIR-3 KYC is mandatory.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) incorporation
Incorporate an LLP via the FiLLiP form on MCA21; preferred for professional services and small partnerships.
One Person Company (OPC) registration
Register an OPC if you are a single founder who wants limited liability without a business partner.
UDYAM registration (MSME — Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises)
Register your enterprise on the UDYAM portal to unlock MSME benefits, subsidies, and credit schemes.
Shops and Commercial Establishments registration
Register your commercial premises under the Shops and Establishments Act; mandatory before other licences.
Trade licence / business licence from local body
Obtain a trade licence from your municipal corporation before operating any trade or business from a premises.
FSSAI Food Business Operator (FBO) licence / registration
Get an FSSAI licence or registration before operating as a food manufacturer, restaurant, caterer, or trader.
Professional Tax (PT) registration and return
Register for Professional Tax and file periodic returns as an employer in states that levy PT.
Import Export Code (IEC) application
Apply for an IEC from DGFT before making your first import or export transaction.
Annual return filing — Form MGT-7 / MGT-7A
File your company's annual return with MCA21 by November 29 each year (60 days after AGM).
Financial statement filing — Form AOC-4
File your company's annual financial statements with MCA21 by October 29 (30 days after AGM).
Company strike-off / voluntary closure — Form STK-2
Close your company voluntarily via Form STK-2 when you want to dissolve it without an insolvency process.
Drug licence — retail / wholesale / manufacturing
Obtain a drug licence before operating a pharmacy, medical store, or drug manufacturing or distribution business.
Factory licence under Factories Act, 1948
Obtain a factory licence before operating a manufacturing unit with 10+ power-using or 20+ non-power workers.
Trademark registration — TM-A application
Register your brand name, logo, or slogan as a trademark; valid for 10 years and renewable.
Patent application — Form 1 (complete / provisional)
File a patent application for a new invention; a provisional application buys 12 months to file the complete spec.
Copyright registration — Statement of Particulars
Register copyright for original literary, musical, artistic, or cinematographic works.
Passport application — fresh issue
Apply for your first passport; valid 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors.
Passport reissue / renewal
Renew or reissue your passport on expiry, exhaustion of pages, or change of name or address.
Police verification for passport
Complete mandatory police verification for a fresh passport or a reissue with an older passport.
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Obtain a PCC required by foreign employers, immigration authorities, or certain visa categories.
OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card — fresh application / reissue
Apply for or reissue an OCI card; reissue is mandatory each time you get a new passport.
Document apostille by MEA
Get your documents apostilled by the MEA for use in Hague Convention countries — degrees, birth, marriage certificates.
Emergency Certificate / Travel Document
Obtain an emergency travel certificate from an Indian Mission abroad when your passport is lost or stolen.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY beneficiary verification and e-card
Verify your PM-JAY eligibility and get your e-card before hospitalisation for cashless treatment.
PM Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U) housing application
Apply for a PMAY housing subsidy if you are an EWS, LIG, or MIG beneficiary seeking affordable housing.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) enrollment / correction
Enrol in PM-KISAN or correct your details as a small or marginal farmer to receive ₹6,000 per year.
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension (IGNOAPS) enrollment
Enrol in IGNOAPS if you are a BPL citizen aged 60 or above to receive a monthly pension.
National Social Assistance Programme — widow / disability pension
Apply for IGNWPS widow pension (ages 40–79) or IGNDPS disability pension under the NSAP scheme.
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) / Priority Household ration card — application / update
Apply for or update an AAY or PHH ration card to receive subsidised foodgrains under NFSA.
Pre-matric and post-matric scholarship application
Apply annually for scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, minority, or merit-cum-means students.
BPL / EWS Certificate
Obtain a BPL or EWS certificate required to access welfare schemes and government fee waivers.
PM MUDRA Loan (Shishu / Kishor / Tarun) application
Apply for a MUDRA loan of up to ₹10 lakh for your non-corporate small business.
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana / PM Suraksha Bima Yojana enrollment
Enrol in PMJJBY (₹436/year life cover) or PMSBY (₹20/year accident cover) via your bank account.
RTI (Right to Information) application filing
File an RTI application to access government information that has been denied, delayed, or made opaque.
Affidavit preparation and notarization
Prepare and notarise an affidavit for self-declarations on income, birth, relationships, or intent to government.
Power of Attorney (PoA / GPA / SPA) registration
Register a Power of Attorney to authorise another person to act on your behalf for property, legal, or financial matters.
Will registration
Register your Will at the Sub-Registrar Office to strengthen its validity and prevent intestate disputes.
Legal Heir Certificate
Obtain a Legal Heir Certificate to claim pension, insurance, bank balance, or property after a death.
Succession Certificate
Apply for a Succession Certificate from the civil court to inherit debts and securities of a deceased person.
FIR / Non-Cognizable Report (NCR) filing
File an FIR or NCR at the police station when you are a victim of a cognizable offence or have lost documents.
Consumer complaint filing — CONFONET / e-DAAKHIL
File a consumer complaint against defective goods, deficient services, or unfair trade practices.
Guardianship certificate for minor or incapacitated person
Obtain a guardianship certificate from a family court to manage property or finances for a minor or disabled person.
Grievance filing — CPGRAMS
File a grievance via CPGRAMS for unresolved complaints against central government departments.
RTE Act school admission — EWS / disadvantaged group (DG) quota
Apply under the RTE Act for free school admission in the EWS or disadvantaged group quota each April–May.
Migration / Transfer Certificate (TC) from school or university
Obtain a transfer certificate from your school or college when changing institution or state.
Transcript attestation / HRD attestation by State Govt / MEA
Get your academic transcripts attested by the state HRD department and MEA for employment or study abroad.
Equivalence certificate for foreign degrees
Obtain an equivalence certificate from AIU if you hold a foreign degree and seek employment or education in India.
Diploma / degree verification by National Academic Depository (NAD)
Verify your diploma or degree via NAD for background checks by employers or foreign universities.
KYC update / re-KYC at bank / financial institution
Update or complete re-KYC at your bank periodically or when you change address or apply for a new product.
DigiLocker document linking and consent-based sharing
Link government documents in DigiLocker to share them digitally with banks, employers, or portals.
CERSAI (Central Registry of Securitisation) mortgage registration
Register a mortgage or hypothecation on CERSAI; initiated by your lender when you take a secured loan.
PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) account opening
Open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with a RuPay debit card at any scheduled bank if you are unbanked.
New domestic electricity connection application
Apply for a new domestic electricity connection when moving into a new property or completing construction.
Electricity meter name change / ownership transfer
Transfer the electricity meter to your name after purchasing or inheriting a property.
New domestic LPG connection application
Apply for a new LPG connection when setting up a new household; KYC, Aadhaar, and address proof required.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) LPG connection
Obtain a free LPG connection with a subsidised refill under PMUY if you are a BPL household woman.
PNG (Piped Natural Gas) new domestic connection
Apply for a piped natural gas connection in cities with a CGD network as an alternative to LPG cylinders.
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) application
Apply for a Kisan Credit Card to access short-term agricultural credit at a subsidised 4% interest rate.
PM Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) crop insurance enrollment
Enrol in PMFBY before the sowing date; mandatory for loanee farmers and voluntary for others.
Agricultural land mutation after purchase / inheritance
Mutate agricultural land records after purchase or inheritance to update the RTC or Pahani in your name.
Soil Health Card — soil testing and recommendations
Get your soil tested every two years to receive personalised fertiliser and crop recommendations.
PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi enrollment / bank account correction / eKYC
Enrol in PM-KISAN or correct your bank account details and complete annual eKYC as a small or marginal farmer.