COA fees, project stages, GST invoicing, and practice management — explained for Indian architecture firms.
A complete breakdown of each stage, its deliverables, and the payment milestone that goes with it.
Mandatory minimum fees by project type, documentation charges, and how to calculate your professional fee.
Every section a COA-compliant fee proposal needs — from scope of services to dispute resolution.
SAC code 998311, the 18% GST rate, what goes on a tax invoice, and how to stay compliant.
Stage-wise billing, retainer strategy, chasing late payments, and keeping financials healthy.
From client brief to completion — every checkpoint your firm should clear at each COA stage.
Every category, every percentage, and all the additional charges most architects miss.
What every architect's invoice must include, how to bill by COA stage, and how to handle disputes.
People, projects, finances, and systems — what it takes to run a profitable studio in India.
What features matter, what generic tools miss, and how purpose-built software changes the picture.
ArchiEase vs Asana vs Monday vs Notion vs Tally vs Excel — which tool actually works for Indian architecture firms?
A complete, copy-paste-ready letter of appointment for Indian architecture projects. Covers scope, fees, IP, and termination.
COA registration, business structure, GST, first clients, and what the first year actually costs — the complete setup guide.
Junior to senior, Tier 1 to Tier 3 cities, intern stipends, and how small architecture firms should structure payroll.
The COA default is percentage of cost of works. Here's how lump sum and per sq ft compare, and how to check either against the COA minimum.
Design fees run ₹50–500/sq ft, percentage models 6–15%, turnkey ₹800–6,000+/sq ft. What each covers and how to compare quotes.