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Most freelancers don't need a company
You can work in your own name as a proprietor. Consider an LLP or company once income is high enough that a flat corporate rate beats your slab rate, or when clients prefer contracting with an entity.
What you need to stay compliant
Presumptive taxation
Eligible professionals with receipts up to ₹75 lakh (when cash receipts are within 5%) can declare 50% of receipts as profit and skip detailed books.
Advance tax
If your tax for the year exceeds ₹10,000, pay advance tax in instalments — or a single instalment by 15 March under presumptive taxation.
GST threshold
GST registration is required once service turnover crosses ₹20 lakh in a year (₹10 lakh in some special-category states), including export income.
Foreign clients
Export of services is zero-rated under GST. File an LUT each year to invoice without IGST, and keep bank remittance advices for each foreign payment.
Services for freelancers
- ITR — Sole ProprietorshipBusiness income tax return for proprietors, prepared from your books with presumptive-tax options and deductions reviewed by an expert.Price on request →
- Freelancer FilingGST return filing by accountants, covering GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filings.From ₹999 →
- GST RegistrationGet your GST number without visiting any office. CAs prepare REG-01, handle Aadhaar authentication and officer queries, and deliver your GST certificate in 3–7 working days.From ₹999 →
- GST LUT FilingGST LUT allows exporters to supply goods or services without payment of IGST by submitting a Letter of Undertaking on the GST portal. Apply online easily and stay compliant with GST export regulations.From ₹999 →
- Tax PlanningMaximise your financial potential with Filing360 — personalised tax planning for salaried individuals, businesses and NRIs.From ₹99 →
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FAQs
Do I need GST if all my clients are abroad?
Export income counts towards the ₹20 lakh threshold. Once you cross it you must register, but exports are zero-rated — with an LUT you charge no GST.
Which ITR form do freelancers file?
ITR-4 if you opt for presumptive taxation (and meet the conditions), otherwise ITR-3.
Clients deducted TDS from my payments. How do I get it back?
TDS shows up in your Form 26AS and AIS. It's credited against your tax when you file your return, and any excess is refunded.
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