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Tax Clearance Certificate Services in India
Start Bharat handles the entire process legally — from documentation to CBDT liaison.
OverviewA Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) is issued by the Income Tax Department to confirm that a person has cleared all pending tax liabilities before leaving India or transferring significant funds. It is mandatory in cases involving emigration, capital transfer, or business closure. Start Bharat offers end-to-end support — assessing eligibility, preparing documentation, coordinating with tax officers, and securing approvals — to help you exit India legally and confidently.
Who Is This For?Start Bharat’s TCC services are for individuals or entities with cross-border movement or closure plans needing legal tax exit documentation.
NRIs or Foreign Nationals Leaving India Permanently
People planning long-term relocation who must confirm all Indian taxes are cleared before emigration.
Businesses Winding Up Indian Operations or Repatriating Funds
Firms closing branches or transferring capital abroad requiring tax clearance before RBI/FEMA approval.
Professionals or Executives Exiting With Final Settlement
Salaried employees receiving large full and final payouts during international transfer or resignation.
High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) Shifting Base Outside India
Residents with assets, income, or investments in India planning a structured exit to avoid tax conflict.
Foreign Companies Divesting Indian Investments or Stakes
Companies selling subsidiaries, withdrawing FDI, or exiting Indian JVs needing official tax exit confirmation.
Solutions OfferedStart Bharat manages all required components to get your Tax Clearance Certificate without delay or legal friction.
- Eligibility Assessment Based on Financials & Projections
- Preparation of Application in Form 13 (Online)
- Calculation of Tax Liability Under Section 197
- Preparation of Annexures & Justification Sheet
- Document Compilation & Upload in Digital Format
- Department Liaison & Follow-Up for Assessment
- Issue & Download of LDC With Validity Period
- Support for Sharing Certificate With Deductors
Benefits Getting an LDC improves your cash flow, reduces refund dependency, and prevents deduction mismatch.
Improves Monthly Cash Flow & Working Capital
Reduced TDS means more money stays in your hands every month instead of getting locked with the department.
Prevents Excess TDS That Takes Months to Refund
Instead of waiting for refund post ITR filing, you reduce the deduction in advance — saving time and interest loss.
Legally Reduces Tax Deducted at Source
The certificate is issued under Section 197 and is accepted across all TDS sections — it’s completely lawful.
Helps in Vendor Negotiations and Timely Payments
With LDC, you avoid billing confusion and make yourself a preferred party for finance teams and payers.
Minimizes Reconciliation Errors in 26AS/GSTR
Matching TDS deducted vs received becomes simpler, improving ITR accuracy and refund claims.
Essential for Loss-Making or Tax-Exempt Businesses
Avoids paying tax when you’re not liable due to loss carryforward or income under exemption schemes.
Step-by-Step ProcessStart Bharat ensures your LDC application is correct, complete, and approved in record time.
Submit Past ITR, Income Estimate & Deduction Details
We review your past tax filings, upcoming contracts, and expected TDS to assess the need for reduction.
File Form 13 With Annexures on TRACES
Our team compiles all forms, annexures, projections, and uploads them online under the correct TDS section.
Liaise With Department for Approval Process
We follow up with the Assessing Officer, respond to queries, and clarify tax calculations as needed.
Get LDC and Share With Clients or Deductors
Once approved, the certificate is downloaded and shared with relevant parties to apply the new deduction rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve amassed a large number of frequently asked questions (FAQs)
It’s an official certificate issued by the Income Tax Department under Section 197 to reduce or eliminate TDS on certain income streams.
Any individual or business expecting excess TDS deductions compared to actual tax liability — including NRIs, companies, and professionals.
Past ITRs, income projections, Form 26AS, TDS certificates, financial statements, and relevant contracts or invoices.
Generally 10–25 working days depending on documentation, officer queries, and submission timelines.
You can submit it to deductors (clients/vendors) who must then apply the reduced or nil TDS rate mentioned in the certificate.
No. It applies only to income types mentioned in your application — like interest, rent, commission, or professional fees.