About Legal MeterSimple, rule-based compliance tools for India
Legal Meter is an India-focused legal and compliance calculator platform designed to help freelancers, startups, and small businesses quickly understand their tax and labour law obligations. We convert complex government rules into simple, easy-to-use, rule-based tools that deliver clear answers in seconds.
Instead of long articles or confusing legal language, Legal Meter focuses on practical decision-making — helping users answer questions like whether GST registration is required, how much professional tax applies, or whether Shop & Establishment Act registration is mandatory.
What Legal Meter Does
- Provides accurate, rule-based calculators for Indian tax and labour law compliance.
- Explains eligibility, thresholds, and legal triggers in plain, understandable language.
- Helps users make informed compliance decisions without legal jargon.
- Updates tools regularly to reflect changes in Indian government and state-level rules.
What Legal Meter Does Not Do
Legal Meter does not provide legal advice, tax filing services, or professional consultancy. All results generated by our calculators are indicative estimates based on publicly available rules and should not be treated as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional such as a Chartered Accountant or lawyer.
Why Legal Meter Exists
Many Indian freelancers and small businesses struggle with compliance because government rules are scattered across multiple websites, written in complex language, and vary by state. Legal Meter was built to bridge this gap by offering a single, reliable place to understand core compliance requirements quickly.
Our goal is not to replace professionals, but to help users reach clarity faster — so they know when compliance applies and when it doesn’t.
Accuracy, Trust & Transparency
- All calculators are built using current Indian central and state-level rules.
- Tools are updated periodically to reflect regulatory changes.
- Each calculator clearly explains the logic behind the result.
- Disclaimer and “last updated” information are displayed openly.
Who Legal Meter Is For
- Freelancers and independent professionals
- Startup founders and early-stage businesses
- Small shop owners and MSMEs
- HR teams and employers
- Anyone seeking clarity on Indian compliance rules