What services does Vijayarajan & Associates offer?

Vijayarajan & Associates offers statutory, internal, and tax audits, income tax and GST consultancy, bookkeeping and accounting, startup support including company registration, NRI tax services and FEMA compliance, project reports, financial planning, and CA articleship training. The firm has been in practice since 1993 and is ICAI peer-reviewed.

Does Vijayarajan & Associates help with company registration in Kerala?

Yes. Vijayarajan & Associates assists with formation and registration of Private Limited Companies, LLPs, Partnership Firms, One Person Companies, Trusts, and Charitable Institutions in Kerala. Services include obtaining DSC and DIN, MCA filings, PAN/TAN registration, GST registration, and preparation of project reports.

Do you provide tax and compliance services for NRIs?

Yes. Vijayarajan & Associates provides NRI tax consultancy including residential status determination, filing of Indian income tax returns, TDS advisory on property transactions, DTAA benefit claims, FEMA compliance for investments and repatriation, and advisory on NRI-specific tax obligations. The firm serves NRIs from Gulf countries, the US, UK, and other jurisdictions.

Who are the partners at Vijayarajan & Associates?

The firm has two partners. CA P. D. Vijayarajan (M.Com, FCA) is the Senior Partner, in continuous practice since 1987, with prior experience in international banking and hospitality. CA Vijay Krishnan (B.Tech, LLB, FCA, DISA) is the Partner, who transitioned from an engineering background to Chartered Accountancy and has been in practice since 2012.

Does Vijayarajan & Associates offer CA articleship training?

Yes. Vijayarajan & Associates is a peer-reviewed firm with over three decades of practice and provides CA articleship training. Articled assistants gain practical exposure in statutory audit, tax audit, income tax, GST, company law, and startup advisory across a diverse client base.

What is Section 12A registration and does your firm assist with it?

Section 12A registration under the Income Tax Act grants tax exemption to charitable trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies on their income applied for charitable or religious purposes. Vijayarajan & Associates assists with obtaining both Section 12A and Section 80G registrations for trusts and institutions, as well as registrations for scientific research institutions.

Is Vijayarajan & Associates a peer-reviewed firm?

Yes. Vijayarajan & Associates has successfully undergone the ICAI Peer Review process, which is an independent assessment of audit quality and professional standards. The firm's ICAI registration number is 006272S.

Chartered Accountants · Kochi, India

Vijayarajan & Associates, Chartered Accountants

Q: Where is Vijayarajan & Associates located?

Vijayarajan & Associates is located at 61/3237, 1st Floor, Manikkath Cross Road, Ravipuram, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 682016, India. The office is near the Ravipuram junction in the central business area of Cochin.

Q: How can I contact Vijayarajan & Associates?

You can reach Vijayarajan & Associates by phone at +91 484 4038018, mobile at +91 85907 38018, email at info@vra.co.in, or via WhatsApp. Office hours are Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

A Chartered Accountancy firm based in Kochi (Ernakulam), Kerala, in practice since 1993, with our senior partner practising since 1987. The firm provides audit, income tax, GST, company law, NRI tax, bookkeeping, and startup advisory services.

Services Contact

NRI Tax & FEMA Services

Services for non-resident Indians.

NRI tax return filing, residential status determination, FEMA compliance, DTAA benefits, TDS on property, and repatriation advisory — for NRIs in the Gulf, Europe, North America, and other jurisdictions.

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Knowledge Base

Income Tax Act 2025 — section by section.

A section-by-section reference to India's new direct tax code, effective 1 April 2026. All 23 chapters and 16 schedules, freely accessible on our knowledge platform foros.in.

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Services

Services offered

The firm provides the following professional services.

Audit & Assurance

Statutory, internal, concurrent, tax and bank audits delivered with rigor and insight — not just compliance.

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Income Tax

Return filing, TDS/TCS, 12A registration, transfer pricing, and tribunal representation across all assessee types.

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GST Consultancy

Registration, returns, representation, and appellate advice — backed by daily GST practice experience.

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Startup & Advisory

Entity formation, ROC compliance, project reports, and funding advisory for founders building what's next.

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Bookkeeping & Accounting

On-site, in-house and outsourced accounting — including Tally, ERPNext and cloud-based systems. Global clients welcome.

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NRI Services

Tax consultancy, return filing, FEMA compliance, and investment advisory for non-resident Indians worldwide.

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Project Reports & Costing

Bank-grade project reports, break-even analysis, costing systems, and strategic financial planning.

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Company Law Matters

Incorporation, ROC filings, compliance audit, secretarial support, and restructuring advisory.

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Management Consultancy

Business modelling, process design, and systems advisory — helping firms scale with structure and data.

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Partners

Partners of the firm

Vijayarajan & Associates has four partners. The partners' qualifications span chartered accountancy, law, engineering, and information systems. The firm is ICAI-registered (006272S).

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CA P. D. Vijayarajan

Senior Partner · Founder

FCA M.Com

Founder of Vijayarajan & Associates. In continuous practice as a Chartered Accountant since 1987.

Practising since 1987

CA Vijay Krishnan

Managing Partner

FCA B.Tech LL.B DISA

Transitioned from engineering to Chartered Accountancy. Practises in the areas of audit, GST, income tax, and information systems audit. ICAI-certified in IFRS, Concurrent Bank Audit, and Information Systems Audit (DISA).

Practising since 2012

CA Prasad G

Partner

FCA B.Sc

Chartered Accountant since 1981. Prior industry experience in India and Kuwait, including in the airline industry. Practises in the areas of statutory audit and concurrent bank audit.

Qualified since 1981

CA Anandu Prasad

Partner

ACA

Chartered Accountant with prior experience in the healthcare and diagnostics industry. Joined Vijayarajan & Associates as partner in 2024.

Partner since 2024

Knowledge Base

Income Tax Act 2025 — a complete reference.

A section-wise practitioner's guide to India's new Income Tax Act, effective 1 April 2026. Prepared by the professionals at Vijayarajan & Associates — freely accessible at foros.in.

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TDS & TCS Provisions

Complete provisions, rates and compliance requirements.

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Capital Gains Tax

Rates, computation, exemptions and transfers.

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Business & Professional Income

Deductions, depreciation, presumptive taxation.

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Deductions & Exemptions

All deductions, rebates and special exemptions.

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Tax Rates & Slabs

Default regime, surcharge, advance tax, interest.

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Interactive Tools

Section Mapper, Cross-Reference Finder, TDS Rates.

Useful Links

Official portals at your fingertips.

Income Tax Portalincometax.gov.in

GST Portalgst.gov.in

MCA Portalmca.gov.in

ICAIicai.org

NSDL (TIN)tin-nsdl.com

Reserve Bank of Indiarbi.org.in

SEBIsebi.gov.in

EPFOepfindia.gov.in

ESICesic.gov.in

DGFTdgft.gov.in

Kerala GST Dept.keralataxes.gov.in

Kerala e-Serviceskerala.gov.in

Insights & Updates

Notes from the practice.

Perspectives on tax, compliance, and business strategy — from our team to yours.

Income Tax

12 April 2026 · 6 min read

What the new Income Tax Act 2025 changes for MSMEs

The switch to the new regime has cleaner rules but sharper edges. Here's what to prepare before AY 2026-27.

GST

28 March 2026 · 4 min read

GST on exports: the practical playbook for Kerala exporters

LUT, refund filings, and common audit flags — a checklist that we use with our own clients.

NRI Advisory

14 March 2026 · 5 min read

Repatriating funds from India: a five-step compliance guide

Form 15CA, 15CB, FEMA timelines, and how to avoid the most common remittance delays.

Frequently Asked

Questions people ask about us.

Quick answers to what clients — and search engines — most often want to know.

Who are Vijayarajan & Associates?

Vijayarajan & Associates is a Chartered Accountancy firm established in 1993 and based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The firm's senior partner has been in continuous practice since 1987. We advise Indian and international clients on audit, income tax, GST, company law, NRI services and business advisory.

Where is Vijayarajan & Associates located?

Our office is at 61/3237, 1st Floor, Manikkath Cross Road, Ravipuram, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 682016. We serve clients across Kerala, pan-India, and internationally.

What services does Vijayarajan & Associates provide?

We provide statutory and tax audit, income tax consultancy, GST registration and returns, company incorporation and ROC compliance, NRI tax and FEMA advisory, bookkeeping, project reports, startup support and management consultancy.

Do you provide services to NRIs?

Yes. We offer a dedicated NRI services practice covering income tax return filing in India, FEMA compliance, repatriation advisory (Form 145 and Form 146 under the Income Tax Act 2025, previously Form 15CA and Form 15CB), investment structuring and property-related tax matters for non-resident Indians worldwide.

Can the firm help with GST registration and filing?

Yes. We handle GST registration, monthly and annual return filing, e-invoicing compliance, departmental representation, appeals, and regular GST advisory for businesses of all sizes.

What is the Income Tax Act 2025 and how does it affect me?

The Income Tax Act 2025 is India's new direct tax legislation, effective from 1 April 2026, replacing the Income Tax Act 1961. It restructures slabs, deductions, and compliance procedures. We maintain a detailed section-wise reference at foros.in/income-tax-act-2025, covering all 23 chapters and 16 schedules.

How long has Vijayarajan & Associates been in practice?

The firm was established in 1993. Our Senior Partner, CA P. D. Vijayarajan, has been in continuous practice as a Chartered Accountant since 1987 — nearly four decades. One of our partners, CA Prasad G, has been a qualified Chartered Accountant since 1981. Our ICAI Firm Registration Number is 006272S.

Does the firm offer articleship training for CA students?

Yes. As an ICAI-registered firm (Firm Registration Number 006272S) with four partners and active practices across audit, income tax, GST, NRI services, and company law, the firm takes on articled assistants. Articleship exposes students to statutory and tax audit, GST practice, NRI advisory, and company law, under the supervision of qualified Chartered Accountants. Interested CA students can apply through our Careers page or email their CV and ICAI registration details to [email protected].

Does the firm have career opportunities for Chartered Accountants and staff?

Yes. The firm's team includes qualified Chartered Accountants, audit assistants, semi-qualified accountants, and support staff. Current openings are listed on our Careers page. Applications from experienced professionals, newly qualified CAs, semi-qualified candidates, and articled assistants are welcome.

How can I contact Vijayarajan & Associates?

Call +91 484 4038 018, WhatsApp +91 85907 38019, or email [email protected]. Office hours are Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM IST.

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61/3237, 1st Floor,
Manikkath Cross Road, Ravipuram,
Ernakulam, Kochi — 682 016

Telephone+91 484 4038 018 WhatsApp+91 85907 38018 Email[email protected] HoursMon–Sat · 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM IST

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