Consult an Expert

Talk to a Chartered Accountant

Talk to a Company Secretary

Talk to a IP/Trademark Lawyer

Business Setup

Prefer to talk to a business advisor first?

Book a call back

Tax & Compliance

Prefer to talk to a business advisor first?

Book a call back

Trademark & IP

Prefer to talk to a business advisor first?

Book a call back

Documentation

Prefer to talk to a business advisor first?

Book a call back

Others

Prefer to talk to a business advisor first?

Book a call back

Consult an Expert

Business Setup

Tax & Compliance

Trademark & IP

Documentation

Others

Consult an Expert

Talk to a Lawyer

Talk to a Chartered Accountant

Talk to a Company Secretary

Talk to a IP/Trademark Lawyer

Business Setup

Tax & Compliance

GST and Other Indirect Tax

GST Cancellation and Revocation

Indirect Tax

RoDTEP

Changes in Pvt Ltd Company

Add a Director

Remove a Director

Increase Authorized Capital

Close the Pvt Ltd Company

Strike off Company

Change Objective/Activity

Change Address

Changes In Limited Liability Partnership

Add Designated Partner

Changes to LLP Agreement

Close the LLP

Mandatory Annual Filings

Annual Compliance Services

LLP Annual Filings

Secretarial Audit

Labour Compliance

Provident Fund (PF) Registration

ESI Registration

Professional Tax Registration

Shops and Establishments License

Employee Stock Option Plan [ESOP]

POSH Compliance

Labor Law Advisor

Accounting & Tax

Accounting and Book-keeping

TDS Return Filing

Individual Income Tax Filing

Proprietorship Tax Return Filing

ITR for LLP

Corporate Tax

Income Tax Assessment

Income Tax Notice

Virtual CFO

Convert Your Business

Proprietorship to Pvt Ltd Company

Compliance Check - Secretarial Audit

Due Digilence

RBI Compliance

Convert Partnership into LLP Company

Convert Private into Public Limited Company

Convert Private into OPC Company

Others

Fundraising

NGO Registration

NGO Compliance

Property

Property Title Verification

Property Registration

Rera Complaint

Licenses & Registrations

Gun License

Name Change & Other Conditiions

Name Change

Religion Change

Gender Change

File an e-FIR

Online Police Complaint

Marriage

Marriage Registration

Court Marriage

Mutual Divorce

Divorce Alimony

Restitution of Conjugal Rights

Immigration

Corporate immigration

Family immigration

College immigration

File a Consumer Complaint

Online Consumer Complaint

E-Commerce Consumer Complaint

Insurance Consumer Complaint

Lawyer Services

Labour Law Advisor

Criminal Lawyer

Labour Lawyer

Consumer Court Lawyer

Intellectual Property Lawyer

Trademark Lawyer

Reply to ITR Notice

Expert Services

Technology, Media and, Telecom (TMT)

Risk Management and Regulatory Risk

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FAQs on Consultancy Agreement

Who are consultants?

Consultants are the go-to people when it comes to advising and expert opinion. A manager can turn to a consultant when they require or need help regarding specific issues. Consultants work as independent professionals who have in-depth knowledge in a particular field. As managers are expected to have experience in various areas, they might not have a lot of understanding when it comes to niche topics. In such instances, they can turn to a consultant who specializes in that particular field or area.

How do I protect myself as a consultant?

Many freelancers and consultants end up doing more work than necessary as they want to make the best first impression. Make sure you set the tone early on so that your employers understand your value and what you expect from them. Protect yourself by putting everything in writing and signing a consultant agreement for services. Understand that anyone worth doing business with will have no issues signing a legal document.
Paying a little extra in the beginning to have a lawyer look over the consultant agreement is a worthwhile investment in the long term.

What types of consultants are in demand?

While all types of companies require consulting services, from time to time, certain areas are in demand quite often. Here's a look at the broad categories of consulting and which ones are in need.
Most in-demand categories of consultants

Operations consultants
Financial consultants
Human resources consultants
Risk and compliance consultants
Strategy consultants

Do I need a license to become a consultant?

Specific consulting jobs require no formal training as such, as they deal more with strategizing and planning. For instance, social media consulting isn't something that you can have a license in, but various factors help make you qualified to pick up such a role. Similarly, certain other types of consulting such as education, taxes, and real-estate, require certifications and licenses.

What qualifications do you need to be a consultant?

Most employers look for consultants who at least have a bachelor's degree in accounting, operations, HR, business, finance, or management. The coursework that they studied must have statistics, management disciplines, communications, accounting, leadership, and ethics.
Another essential qualification that a consultant requires is socialization and work experience. Most employers need a minimum of two years worth of consulting expertise to take someone on.