No you dont require any trade licences.
For gross receipts of 10 lacs you dont require any audit. You can declare income u/s 44ADA.
You need to submit form ITR3
Does a freelancer require a trade license
I am a freelance web content writer working from home, receiving writing assignments from an online marketplace named as http://upwork.com. Firstly, do I at all require any Trade License? Secondly, do I at all require any CA to audit my P/L and maintain a 'Book of Records' (my annual earning is less than 10 lakhs) and maintain a Current Account? Thirdly, what is the relevant Income Tax form that I should submit? Thanks in advance.
Asked 7 years ago in Income Tax
Hi
No trade license is required.
No. You can file income tax return under presumptive taxation scheme 44ADA.
Audit will be required if you show your net profits lower than 50% of the turnover.
Use ITR Form 3.
Hi,
I don't think Trade License is required.
Audit is not required for your turnover. However, it is advisable to maintain books of accounts as it will give you a good idea about your business performance
Since your Turnover is below Rs. 50 Lakhs, you can declare 50% of your Turnover as Profit u/s 44ADA and file return in Form ITR 4
Hi,
As far as I know, you don't need trade license but I am not expert in this area.
No, you don't need to get your accounts audited as long as you are showing profit more than 50% of your sales.
You can submit itr 3 or 4 depending upon the type of work.
Please feel free to call/ revert in case you need more clarity.
Thanks and regards
Abhishek Dugar
CA CS B.Com
Hello,
The trade license will depend on your state laws. So it is better if you consult a professional in your city, he will be in a better position to guide you.
If you feel you are competent enough to manage the accounts yourself then it is not mandatory at your level to appoint a CA or even an accountant. But it is advisable to appoint one as he will be in a position to help you as to which expenses you can claim and which you cannot. That will help you minimize your taxes.
Trust this clarifies your query.
Feel free to call / get back in case of further clarifications.
Thanking You.
Regards,
Rohit R Sharma
BCOM, FCA, LLB, CERT. FAFP
You don't need trade license to work as a freelancer.
As your income is less than Rs 20 Lakhs, you will be not covered under GST. You are also not covered under tax audit.You may declare 50% of your gross receipts as income, under presumptive taxation,if your activity is covered under specified professions.
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