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Built for Chartered Accountants

Run your entire practice from one screen

50+ client books from a single login. Bulk GSTR-1/3B/9 filing. ITR filing. Compliance calendar. White-label portal. E-sign engagement letters. All ICAI-compliant.

700+ CA firms live
100 clients filed in 90s
ICAI-compliant e-sign

My Clients · 52

GSTR-3B due in 4 days
SR

Sunrise Retail Pvt Ltd

27AABCS1234N1Z5

Ready to file
II

Innovate Industries

24AABCI5678M1Z2

Awaiting docs
VH

Verma Hardware & Sons

09AABCV9012P1Z9

Filed ✓
PF

Priya Fashions LLP

27AABCP3456Q1Z1

Ready to file
MA

Mehta Auto Spare Parts

24AABCM7890R1Z6

In progress
3 ready · 1 filed · 2 pending
700+
CA firms & practitioners
35,000+
Client entities managed
90s
To file 100 GSTR-1s
₹0
Penalties from missed deadlines

Problems we solve

Why CA firms switch to AskBooks Connect

Three problems every Indian CA practice lives with — until they find a better way.

Logging into 50 different client GST portals

Every client has a different GST portal login, password, and OTP. Filing GSTR-1 for 50 clients individually takes 2 full working days every month — and that's if nothing goes wrong.

AskBooks fix

AskBooks CA Connect files all clients from one screen. Select clients, bulk-validate, bulk-submit. The GSTN API handles authentication for each client behind the scenes. 100 clients filed in under 2 minutes.

Missed deadline = ₹50 penalty per day per client

One client's GSTR-3B slips through. ₹50/day late fee starts ticking. By the time you notice, it's ₹1,500 and an angry client. Multiply across 50 clients and one slip is a reputation-damaging event.

AskBooks fix

Compliance calendar tracks every deadline for every client with 7-day and 24-hour alerts — to you and optionally to the client. Penalty calculator shows the cost before the deadline passes. Nothing slips.

Client data scattered across emails and WhatsApp

Purchase invoices on WhatsApp. Bank statements on email. TDS certificates on a USB drive. Every month-end is a frantic document hunt. Junior staff spend more time chasing papers than filing.

AskBooks fix

Clients upload documents directly to their portal. Auto-classified by document type. Staff pick them up from the document inbox — no WhatsApp, no email attachments, no lost files. Audit trail of every upload.

Features

A practice that practically runs itself

Stop chasing clients for documents. Stop logging into 50 GST portals. Just file.

Multi-Client Dashboard

All 50+ clients in one screen. See open tasks, upcoming filings, and unread messages without switching logins. Switch into any client's books in a single click.

Bulk GSTR-1, 3B & 9 Filing

Select all clients due for GSTR-1 → validate in bulk → submit. AskBooks handles the GSTN handshake per client and reports back success/error in seconds. Average: 100 clients in 90 seconds.

Compliance Calendar with Deadlines

Every GSTR, TDS, ROC, and ITR due date for every client — colour-coded by urgency. 7-day and 24-hour alerts. Penalty calculator shows cost of a missed deadline before you miss it.

E-Sign Engagement Letters

Draft and send engagement letters with a click. Client signs via Aadhaar-OTP or DSC — fully ICAI compliant. Working papers retained for 7 years automatically.

Read-Only Client Portal

Give every client a view-only login to their own books. They see their P&L, balance sheet, and GSTR status — they cannot edit a single entry. Full audit trail of every change.

White-Label Brand

portal.yourcafirm.com with your logo, your colours, your email-from address. Clients see your brand, not ours. Included on Pro and Unlimited plans.

ITR Filing (ITR-1 to ITR-7)

File all ITR forms for individual and corporate clients directly from AskBooks. Books-to-ITR in one flow — no re-entry, no export-import cycle between software.

Practice Revenue Tracker

Track fees billed vs collected per client. Identify slow payers. Generate invoices for professional fees with GST. Know which clients generate the most revenue and which are loss-making.

Team Task Assignment

Assign filings and document collection tasks to specific team members. Track status per task. Time-log entries for billing by hour. Escalation alerts when deadlines approach unassigned.

How it works

Onboard a client. Close the month. In 4 steps.

01

Invite your client in one click

Send a branded invite link. Client signs up, connects their business, and appears in your dashboard in minutes.

02

Client uploads documents to their portal

Invoices, bank statements, TDS certificates — uploaded by the client into a structured inbox you both share.

03

Your team prepares and validates

Junior staff prepare returns in AskBooks. Bulk validation catches errors across all clients before submission.

04

Bulk file and close the month

Senior CA reviews, approves, and bulk-files for all due clients. Compliance calendar marks them complete. Invoice the client for professional fees.

Integrations

Every Indian compliance portal, connected.

File directly to GST, Income Tax, TRACES, and MCA — no tab-switching, no copy-pasting.

GST Portal (GSTN)Income Tax PortalTRACES (TDS)MCA / ROCZoho PracticeTally Server ImportAadhaar e-SignDSC Integration
Customer story · CA firm, 3 partners
“We manage 80 GST clients. With the old process, filing season meant 3 staff working evenings for 2 weeks. With AskBooks CA Connect, the same work takes us 2 days — and we haven't missed a single deadline in 14 months.”
VD

CA Vikram Desai

Managing Partner, Desai & Associates · Pune · 80 GST clients

Pricing

Priced per practice, not per client

No per-client fees. No per-filing charges. Pay once, serve all your clients.

Starter

₹999/mo
  • Up to 10 clients
  • Bulk GSTR-1 & 3B filing
  • Compliance calendar
  • Document inbox
  • Client read-only portal
  • E-sign engagement letters
Get started

Most popular

Pro

₹1,999/mo
  • Up to 50 clients
  • ITR filing (all forms)
  • White-label portal
  • Team task assignment
  • Practice revenue tracker
  • Priority support
Get started

Unlimited

₹3,999/mo
  • Unlimited clients
  • Custom domain + branding
  • TDS filing (24Q/26Q)
  • ROC / MCA filings
  • Time-log billing
  • Dedicated account manager
Get started

Common questions

How does bulk GSTR-1 filing work across 50+ clients?

Select the clients whose GSTR-1 is due. AskBooks pulls the prepared data from each client's books, validates it against GSTN rules in bulk, and flags errors per client. Once you approve, AskBooks submits each client's GSTR-1 via the GSTN API and reports back filing reference numbers. Errors are shown with exact field-level description so juniors can fix and re-file in minutes.

Is the engagement letter e-signature ICAI compliant?

Yes. Engagement letters can be signed via Aadhaar-OTP (your client's Aadhaar linked mobile) or via DSC (Digital Signature Certificate). Both are recognised under the IT Act 2000 and meet ICAI's documentation standards. Working papers and signed letters are stored for 7 years as required by ICAI regulations.

Can clients see their own books without editing them?

Yes. Clients get a view-only login to their own AskBooks tenant. They see their P&L, balance sheet, GSTR filing status, and upcoming compliance dates. They cannot create, edit, or delete any entry. Every action — by client or CA — is logged in an immutable audit trail.

How does white-labelling work?

On Pro and Unlimited plans: your firm's logo, your custom domain (e.g. portal.shahmehta.com), your brand colours, and your firm's email as the from-address on all client communications. Clients see your brand on every screen. AskBooks is invisible. Setup takes under 30 minutes with our DNS guide.

Can I file ITR for my clients too, or only GST?

Both. ITR-1 through ITR-7 are supported — individual, HUF, partnership, company, and trust returns. Books-to-ITR in one flow: P&L and balance sheet from AskBooks pre-populate the ITR schedules. File directly to the Income Tax Portal via API. TDS reconciliation with Form 26AS is built in.

One screen. Every client. Every deadline.

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