Startup & MSME
MSME 45-Day Payment Rule: What Buyers and Sellers Must Know
Unpaid dues to small suppliers get added back to taxable income under Section 43B(h). Here is how the 45-day rule actually works for buyers and sellers.
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Unpaid dues to small suppliers get added back to taxable income under Section 43B(h). Here is how the 45-day rule actually works for buyers and sellers.
A buyer who ignores the 45-day payment rule can be taken to a statutory council. Here is how a Udyam-registered seller actually files and pursues that case.
Udyam registration is free and takes minutes, yet unlocks collateral-free loans, delayed-payment protection, and tender preference most MSMEs never claim.