Who We Serve
Livida is the best fit for owner-managed businesses that have outgrown doing their own books but do not yet need, or want, a full in-house finance team. They want one accountable partner for accounting, tax and compliance, delivered reliably and remotely.
Our ideal client
This is the kind of business where Livida adds the most value. If you fit most of it, we are likely a strong match.
- Business type
- Private limited companies first, then proprietorships and individual professionals, LLPs, OPCs, partnership firms, foreign-owned entities and non-profits.
- Stage
- Early revenue to established, with a founder or director who makes the decisions and no dedicated finance department.
- Industries
- IT companies, e-commerce and retail, manufacturing and trading, startups and SaaS, and professional services.
- Markets
- India, Singapore, the UAE, the USA and Canada.
- What they need
- Recurring monthly accounting and payroll, indirect tax filings, annual statutory compliance and clear reporting they can rely on.
- What they value
- Accuracy, met deadlines, one point of contact, plain explanations and a team that works across time zones.
Signs it is the right time to talk
- Books are behind, or kept by the founder or a part-time helper
- Approaching a registration threshold, such as GST, or about to hire the first employees
- Preparing for funding, a loan, due diligence or an audit
- Operating across borders, with foreign clients, vendors or owners
- Moving from a proprietorship or partnership to a company
Where we may not fit
- Businesses that need an in-house finance team on site every day
- Requests for a signed statutory audit opinion, which Livida prepares clients for but does not sign
Sound like your business?
Tell us where you are today and we will outline the next step.
What we handle for each type of business
Choose the category closest to yours. The services listed are available in India; see the country comparison for other markets.
Private limited companies
Core clientOwner-managed companies, from early-revenue to established, that have no in-house finance team and want accounting, tax and compliance handled in one place.
What we can handle
- Monthly bookkeeping, receivables and payables, and year-end accounts
- Payroll, with PF, ESI and TDS in India
- GST, VAT or sales tax registration and returns
- Annual ROC compliance: AOC-4, MGT-7 and DIR-3 KYC
- Corporate tax and income tax returns
- Director, registered office, name and share transfer changes
- Audit readiness and virtual CFO support
LLPs, OPCs and partnership firms
Smaller or partner-led entities that need the same discipline as a company without the overhead of a full finance team.
What we can handle
- Registration of an LLP, OPC or partnership firm
- Annual LLP filings (Form 8 and Form 11) and OPC compliance
- Bookkeeping, GST and income tax returns
- Conversion to a private limited company when the business grows
- Closure or strike-off when a business winds down
Proprietorships and individuals
Core clientSole proprietors, freelancers and independent professionals who run a business in their own name and want clean books, correct tax filings and a path to a formal structure.
What we can handle
- Proprietorship registration and Udyam (MSME) registration
- GST registration and returns, where applicable
- Bookkeeping and income tax return filing
- Shop and establishment licence, and professional tax registration
- Trademark registration for a name or brand
- Conversion to a private limited company when the time is right
Foreign companies and overseas founders
Companies and founders setting up or running a business in India, Singapore, the UAE, the USA or Canada who need local compliance handled remotely.
What we can handle
- Company formation in the target market
- Branch office registration where the market allows it
- Tax registration: EIN, Business Number, GST, VAT or sales tax
- Bookkeeping and corporate tax filing in the local format
- Annual company filings and corporate secretarial work
Related services
Non-profits and trusts
Section 8 companies, trusts and charitable bodies that need registration, tax-exemption and compliance support.
What we can handle
- Section 8 company and trust registration
- 12A and 80G registration
- FCRA registration for organisations receiving foreign contributions
- Bookkeeping and annual compliance
Industries we focus on
Each industry bills, spends and files differently. Pick yours to see how we support it.
IT companies
Software services, IT outsourcing and technology consultancies.
- Bookkeeping and monthly accounts
- Payroll and employer filings
- GST, VAT and sales tax
E-commerce and retail
Online sellers, marketplace sellers and retail businesses.
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Indirect tax registration and returns
- Licences and brand protection
Manufacturing and trading
Manufacturers, traders, importers, exporters and distributors.
- Bookkeeping, inventory and costing
- GST, VAT and sales tax
- Import-export and licences
Startups and SaaS
Early-stage companies, funded startups and subscription software businesses.
- Setup and registration
- Agreements and changes
- Finance and planning
Professional services
Consultants, agencies, independent professionals and service firms.
- Bookkeeping and tax returns
- Registrations and licences
- Structure and conversions
See if Livida is the right fit
Tell us about your business and we will outline the accounting and compliance support that suits it.