Are government fees included in your prices?+
No — government fees are always charged at exact actuals, separately from our professional fees. For example, for GST registration the government portal charges are nil; for trademark, the government fee is ₹4,500 (small entities) or ₹9,000 (others). We always provide receipts for government payments.
How does the 50% advance work?+
We require a 50% advance of the professional fee to begin work. The remaining 50% is due on delivery of the certificate or completed document. Government fees are paid by you directly on the portal or via us — either way, with receipts. Payment is via UPI (GPay, PhonePe, NEFT).
Do you offer discounts for multiple services?+
Yes. If you take two or more services together (e.g. GST + MSME, or company incorporation + GST), we offer a bundled discount. Contact us on WhatsApp and we'll give you a combined quote. Retainer clients also receive discounted rates on ad-hoc individual services.
What if my application gets rejected or there's a query?+
Our fee covers the entire process including handling any government queries or deficiency notices — at no extra charge. If an application is rejected due to a government portal issue or policy, we refund or re-file as applicable. If rejection is due to client-side document issues, we guide on resolution.
Are retainer packages locked in for a minimum period?+
Our retainers are month-to-month — no lock-in, no cancellation penalty. You can pause or stop anytime with 15 days' notice. We're confident in our service quality — if you're not happy, you should not be locked in.
Do you provide invoices / GST bills for your fees?+
Advocates are exempt from GST registration under the GST Act. Therefore, A & A Associates does not charge GST on its professional fees. However, as per GST law, Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) is applicable — clients (if registered under GST) are required to pay GST directly to the government on payments made to advocates. We will guide you on the RCM applicability specific to your registration status.