First-Year Company Compliance Calendar Setup

A calendar is only useful when each entry has an owner, an official source and enough lead time to prepare evidence. The exact duties and deadlines vary by entity and activity; verify before setting reminders.

Steps

Create a registration inventory
List incorporation records, PAN, bank, GST, state licences, employment registrations and any sector approvals the company actually holds or needs.
Add recurring obligations
Ask an adviser to identify company governance and annual filings, tax returns, payroll and other recurring duties applicable to the entity.
Add event-triggered obligations
Create prompts for director changes, share issues, borrowing, address changes, hiring, new states and new business activities.
Assign owners and evidence
For each obligation record the preparer, approver, filing portal, source, internal due date, official due date and proof to retain.
Review and update the calendar
Review it quarterly and whenever the business changes. Check official portals for extensions, amendments and notifications before each filing.

Frequently asked questions

Can one calendar template apply to every startup?

No. Obligations depend on entity form, state, activity, turnover, employees, registrations and events.

Should reminders use the statutory due date as the internal target?

No. Set an earlier internal preparation date so there is time to review, approve and resolve portal issues.

Official sources and further reading

Source pages are maintained by the relevant government authority. Check the current official guidance before applying; requirements can change.

This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm current forms, eligibility and filing requirements on the linked official portal before acting.