Question 1

Who are Jayanthar & Associates?

Accepted Answer

Jayanthar & Associates is a firm of Practising Company Secretaries founded by CS Jayanthar (FCS). The head office is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, with a branch office in Chennai. The firm's work covers company incorporation, ROC filings, FEMA matters, SEBI listing compliance, intellectual property and taxation.

Question 2

Where is Jayanthar & Associates located?

Accepted Answer

The head office is at Office No. 23, Second Floor, Building No. 23, Ram Nagar, Kumarasamipatti, Salem 636007, Tamil Nadu. The branch office is at Flat 1C, Geeyam Narayana Apartments, Jeth Nagar, 1st Main Road, R.A. Puram, Chennai 600028.

Question 3

Is a Company Secretary required to incorporate a Private Limited company in India?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no statutory requirement to engage a Company Secretary for incorporation. In practice, founders often work with a Practising Company Secretary so that the SPICe+ filing on the MCA portal, the DSC, DIN, MOA and AOA, are prepared correctly the first time. When the documents are in order, incorporation usually completes within 7 to 15 working days.

Question 4

How are professional fees determined?

Accepted Answer

Fees are quoted on a case-to-case basis after understanding what an engagement actually involves. They follow the recommended scale of fees published from time to time by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. A written estimate is shared after an initial discussion. Statutory and government fees are billed separately at actuals.

Question 5

What is the firm's scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

The firm's practice covers: company incorporation across structures (Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, Section 8, partnership and proprietorship); secretarial compliance and ROC filings under the Companies Act 2013; SEBI listing compliance and LODR advisory; FEMA and RBI compliance, including FDI, ODI and ECB matters; statutory registrations such as GST, IEC, FSSAI, PAN, TAN, DSC and Shops & Establishments; taxation, including income tax, GST, TDS, ESI and PF; intellectual property registration for trademarks, copyrights, patents and designs; and advisory work covering corporate restructuring, due diligence and NCLT matters.

Question 6

Private Limited company versus LLP — what are the practical differences?

Accepted Answer

A Private Limited company suits founders who plan to raise equity, issue ESOPs or scale quickly. It carries more ROC compliance, but it is the structure investors are familiar with. An LLP is lower in maintenance cost and is taxed at the partnership rate, which makes it a common choice for professional services or family-run businesses that do not need outside capital. The right answer depends on the capital plan, the number of partners and how much compliance bandwidth the founders have.

Question 7

Which industries has the firm worked with?

Accepted Answer

Clients have come from agriculture, construction, e-commerce, education, engineering, FMCG, food and beverages, investment, IT and software, manufacturing, NBFCs, not-for-profits and pharmaceuticals. A meaningful share of the work has been with Tamil Nadu's textile, engineering and food processing businesses.

Question 8

How can the firm be contacted?

Accepted Answer

Call or WhatsApp +91 9944633668, write to csjayanthar@gmail.com, or use the contact page at https://csjayanthar.com/contact. Office hours are Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

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Startup Services

Secretarial Compliances

Listing Compliances

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Registration Services

Taxation Services

IPR Services

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Common questions about the firm and the practice

Who are Jayanthar & Associates?

Where are the offices?

Is a Company Secretary required to incorporate a Private Limited company?

How are professional fees determined?

Private Limited or LLP — what are the practical differences?

How can the firm be contacted?

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