IndiaFilings

What IndiaFilings does

IndiaFilings is a Chennai-headquartered private company, founded in 2014 by Lionel Charles (CPA, MBA, FAA Commercial Pilot License), that operates an AI-powered corporate services and compliance platform serving entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs in India. The platform provides end-to-end business registration (Private Limited, LLP, OPC), GST compliance, MCA/ROC filings, income tax filing, trademark registration and protection, and HR/payroll services. Underlying technology integrates LEDGERS.cloud accounting software with government portal connections (MCA, GST, Income Tax), banking APIs (ICICI, Yes Bank, DBS), and developer-facing webhooks; the company launched an Agentic AI Platform in May 2026 to orchestrate multi-step regulatory filings combined with expert human review. The firm employs 600+ professionals across offices in Chennai (Chetpet and Guindy), Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Dubai, serving 1 lakh+ paid customers and 1.6 million platform users.

Name

IndiaFilings

Legal name

IndiaFilings Private Limited

Website

https://indiafilings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

IndiaFilings is a Chennai-based AI-powered compliance platform serving Indian entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs with business registration, GST/MCA/income tax filing, trademark, and HR/payroll services across 1 lakh+ paid customers and regional operations in UAE and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regulatory Compliance Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

AI Integration & Orchestration Platforms (Connectors, Workflow, iPaaS for AI) (HDAEANAI)

Keywords

• Business compliance software
• Company incorporation services
• GST filing platform
• MCA ROC filings
• Trademark registration

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Services: Monthly and annual subscription packages for ongoing compliance services including MCA company compliance, HR and payroll management, providing recurring revenue from retainer arrangements
2. One-time Registration and Filing Fees: One-time fees for company incorporation, trademark registration, GST registration, income tax filing, and business license services. Pricing varies by entity type and complexity.
3. Managed Compliance Packages: Annual managed services combining multiple compliance requirements (MCA filings, ITR-6, DIN KYC, dedicated accountant and compliance manager) under subscription tiers
4. Payroll Processing Services: Monthly managed payroll services with software subscription, including PF and ESI filing, employee management up to specified limits with additional charges for exceeding thresholds
5. International Business Setup: UAE company registration services including freezone license, mainland setup, and offshore formations with banking support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IndiaFilings operates an AI-powered corporate services and compliance platform that helps entrepreneurs, startups, and enterprises register businesses and manage ongoing regulatory filings with Indian authorities. The platform combines automated workflows with expert human review across company incorporation, GST filing, MCA/ROC compliance, income tax filing, trademark registration, and HR/payroll services, integrated with the LEDGERS.cloud accounting engine and an Agentic AI Platform launched in 2026.

Product overview

IndiaFilings is a comprehensive business services and compliance platform operated by EQL AI Limited (formerly EQL Financial Technologies Private Limited), offering a unified suite of AI-powered corporate services. The platform architecture consists of the core IndiaFilings Platform integrated with LEDGERS.cloud accounting software, the AI Compliance Cloud feature set, and the recently launched Agentic AI Platform for autonomous regulatory workflow orchestration. Core service modules include Business Registration (Private Limited, LLP, OPC), GST Compliance, MCA/ROC Compliance, Income Tax Filing, Trademark Protection, and HR & Payroll services. The platform connects with government portals (MCA, GST, Income Tax), banks, and payment gateways through developer-friendly APIs and webhooks. Regional expansion includes UAE company registration via Filings.AE. The company serves over 1 lakh paid customers and 1.6 million platform users across India, UAE, US, and other global markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LEDGERS.cloud: Cloud-based accounting and tax compliance software platform integrated with IndiaFilings services for GST filing, MCA filings, and financial management.
• Filings.ae
• Filings.us

Products and services

• Business Registration End-to-end incorporation service for Private Limited Company, LLP, and OPC structures including DIN, DSC, PAN, name approval, MOA/AOA drafting, and MCA filing for entrepreneurs and startups in India.
• GST Compliance GST registration, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B return filing, reconciliation, and notice handling automated through GST portal integration for Indian businesses.
• MCA Compliance Ministry of Corporate Affairs compliance including ROC annual filings (AOC-4 and MGT-7), DIN KYC, director KYC, and company changes with full MCA portal integration.
• Income Tax Filing Assisted individual and corporate ITR filing, TDS returns, and tax planning with Form 16 reconciliation, capital gains computation, HRA/LTA/perquisites reconciliation, DTAA and foreign asset reporting, and advance tax review.
• Trademark Protection AI-powered trademark search, filing, registration, objection handling, and brand monitoring with expert trademark attorneys for fast digital filing and brand protection.
• HR & Payroll Payroll processing, PF, ESI, TDS on salary, payslip generation, attendance tracking, employee self-service, and HR compliance management powered by LEDGERS HR Software.
• UAE Company Registration UAE company setup services covering mainland, freezone, and offshore formations including trade name reservation, trade license, flexi desk, MOA drafting, residence visa, employment card, establishment card, and bank account opening assistance through Filings.AE.
• LEDGERS.cloud Cloud-based accounting and compliance platform integrating bookkeeping, GST/e-invoicing, payroll management, bank and payment gateway reconciliation, and regulatory filings for businesses across India, UAE, US, and other markets.
• Agentic AI Platform AI-powered platform that orchestrates autonomous multi-step regulatory workflows for business registration, trademark filing, tax filing, and ongoing compliance, combining AI-driven workflow automation with expert human review and professional execution support, integrated with LEDGERS.cloud accounting capabilities.
• Developer Resources and APIs Developer-friendly APIs and webhooks enabling teams to extend invoicing and compliance flows, and to integrate with banks, payment gateways, and government portals programmatically.

Quantifiable outcome

• Registration of Private Limited Company in 7-10 days with complete documentation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Yes BanksupportingOthersBanking partner providing integrated services for IndiaFilings customers requiring bank account setup during company registration.
• DBS BanksupportingOthersBanking partner offering services for business customers of IndiaFilings.
• LEDGERS.cloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated accounting platform powering IndiaFilings' LEDGERS AI Compliance Cloud. Provides unified software for regulatory compliance (MCA filings), GST and income tax reporting, trademark registrations, and startup formations.
• Filings.AEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAE platform operated by EQL for company setup, VAT registration, and compliance in Dubai and across UAE markets.
• Filings.UScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-focused platform for company registration and compliance services in American markets.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tax2Win: Indian tax filing platform offering assisted ITR preparation and CA support, serving the same individual and small business customer base as IndiaFilings' income tax module.
• TaxBuddy: Tax planning and ITR filing service for Indian taxpayers with expert assistance, directly comparable to IndiaFilings' CA-assisted tax filing offerings.
• Registrationwala: Business registration, trademark, and compliance service provider in India competing directly with IndiaFilings on incorporation, licensing, and ongoing regulatory filings.
• ClearTax: India's leading digital tax filing and GST compliance platform, directly competing with IndiaFilings across ITR filing, GST, and business compliance for individuals and SMBs.
• Vakilsearch: Online platform for company registration, trademark filing, GST, and legal compliance in India, competing head-to-head with IndiaFilings in the startup and SMB incorporation segment.
• Quicko: Indian online tax filing platform for individuals and businesses offering ITR, TDS, and GST services with a self-serve plus expert model similar to IndiaFilings.
• LegalDesk: Online legal and compliance services platform offering company registration, trademark filing, and document preparation that overlaps with IndiaFilings' core services.

Others

• Razorpay: Leading Indian fintech serving SMBs with payments and banking; serves the same entrepreneurial customer base that IndiaFilings targets for business registration and ongoing compliance.

Broad incumbents

• Zoho: Global SaaS suite including Zoho Books and Zoho Commerce that offers GST and Indian tax compliance features, competing as part of a broader platform against IndiaFilings' integrated offering.
• Tally Solutions: Dominant Indian accounting and GST compliance software incumbent. LEDGERS.cloud is positioned as a modern cloud-native challenger to Tally's installed base for SMB compliance and bookkeeping.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/lionel-charles-6a936010
• Xx.com/indiafilings

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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