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Bengaluru Founder Plans 2026 Exit From India Citing Punitive Taxes

Media reports note his LinkedIn claims are unverified.

Rohit Shroff, founder of Aflog Group, expressed frustration with India's taxation and compliance system.
He argued that law-abiding businesses are subjected to layered oversight from local GST officials to national income tax authorities, with “zero acknowledgement” or tangible benefits in return.
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Overview

  • Rohit Shroff of Aflog Group said on LinkedIn that he will move his business abroad in 2026 after concluding the current environment is untenable.
  • He claimed paying roughly ₹4 crore in GST and income tax over the past 12–18 months while being treated with suspicion as a compliant taxpayer.
  • Shroff described constant, layered scrutiny from local GST teams and national income-tax authorities and said firms must hire staff just to manage filings.
  • He said about 10% of turnover remains stuck in TDS and cited frequent fines and notices as key commercial burdens.
  • Founders reacted with mixed experiences on compliance and notices, and outlets covering the post stated they had not independently verified his assertions or any notices.