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Free Business Templates for Indian Businesses

Download or copy practical templates to start, organize and manage your business.

Templates are general starting points and may need to be customised for your business. Legal and compliance documents in particular should be reviewed by a professional before you rely on them.

What this library is for

Starting and running a business in India involves a lot of paperwork and record keeping. This library collects simple, free templates, such as expense trackers, agreements and checklists, so you do not have to start from a blank page. Each template opens in a new tab: Google Sheets and Google Docs templates ask you to make your own copy, and other files download directly.

Looking for more than a template? See our free business tools, such as the Private Limited Company Cost Calculator, or read the Learning Centre.

Template categories

Templates are grouped by what you are trying to get done. Each category links to the related ZegalWorks service if you would like expert help.

Business Planning

Templates for thinking through your business idea, market, operations and goals before you spend money.

Virtual CFO support

Finance & Accounting

Trackers and formats for expenses, cash flow and invoicing, to keep your books organised from the first month.

Accounting and bookkeeping

HR & Employee Management

Documents and trackers for hiring, onboarding and managing leave and employee records.

Employee onboarding

Legal & Agreements

Starting drafts for common business agreements such as confidentiality and vendor terms.

Legal documentation

Startup & Founders

Formats for founder meetings, decisions and early-stage record keeping.

Founders agreement

Tax & Compliance

Checklists and trackers to help you prepare for registrations and recurring compliance.

Annual compliance calendar

Sales & Operations

Trackers for vendors, customers and day-to-day operations.

Vendor agreements

FAQ

Business template questions

What to know before you use a template.

Are the templates free?

Yes. The templates in this library are free to use and do not need a sign-up.

What does Make a Copy mean?

For Google Sheets and Google Docs templates, the button opens the template in Google and asks you to make your own copy in your Google Drive. You then edit your copy. The original template is not changed and stays view-only for visitors.

Can I use the legal and compliance templates as they are?

Treat them as general starting points. Agreements, offer letters and compliance documents often need to be adapted to your business, your state and current law, and may need review by a professional before you rely on them.

Which file formats do the templates come in?

Templates are offered as Google Sheets, Google Docs, Excel, Word or PDF files, depending on the template. The format is shown on each card.

Can ZegalWorks customise a template or draft a document for me?

Yes. If you need a document prepared or reviewed for your business, our team can help through our legal documentation, NDA, founders agreement and employment contract services, or you can contact us for a quote.

Need a document prepared for your business?

Templates are a good start. For agreements and compliance documents that must fit your situation, our team can prepare or review them with you.

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