ITR-6 is the income tax return form for all companies incorporated in India — except companies claiming exemption under Section 11 (trusts and NGOs). This includes Private Limited Companies, Public Limited Companies, OPCs, producer companies, and foreign companies with Indian income.
Critical: Companies must file ITR-6 mandatorily with DSC — no Aadhaar OTP or EVC allowed. A company whose turnover exceeds ₹1 crore must also file the tax audit report (Form 3CA/3CB + 3CD) before or along with the return. The audit report due date is September 30; the ITR due date for audit cases is October 31.
Net profit → taxable income
Company taxable income is computed by taking book profit and making specific additions (disallowed expenses) and deductions (incentives, accelerated depreciation) under the Income Tax Act.
Minimum Alternate Tax check
If regular tax is less than 15% of book profit, MAT (Minimum Alternate Tax) under Section 115JB applies. We compute both regular tax and MAT to determine actual liability.
Mandatory for most companies
Companies with turnover exceeding ₹1 crore must undergo a tax audit. We prepare Form 3CA and Form 3CD with all required disclosures by the September 30 deadline.
Income Computation and Disclosure Standards
10 ICDS have been notified by CBDT. We apply all applicable ICDS adjustments to book profits before computing taxable income — ensuring compliance and avoiding disputes.
All companies except those claiming Section 11 exemption must file ITR-6.
Private Limited, Public Limited, OPC, Producer Companies, and Nidhi Companies must file ITR-6 annually — regardless of income level or operational status.
Foreign companies having a Permanent Establishment (PE) in India or earning Indian-source income must file ITR-6 (or ITR-7 if eligible for treaty exemptions).
Even a company with no transactions, no employees, and no revenue must file ITR-6. Filing nil returns is mandatory to maintain the company's active status.
Section 8 (NGO) companies that have not obtained 12A registration, or those that have income not covered by 12A exemption, file ITR-6.
Corporate tax is complex and high-stakes. Errors cost far more than compliance fees.
If MAT paid in prior years exceeds regular tax now, MAT credit can be claimed as a deduction. We track and utilize all accumulated MAT credits.
We identify and correctly claim all eligible deductions — Section 35 (scientific research), Section 36 (bad debts), Section 80-IC (special zones), and startup deductions.
Unabsorbed depreciation can be carried forward indefinitely; business losses for 8 years — but only if the return is filed on time. Critical for loss-making early-stage companies.
Revenue in ITR-6 must match the MCA financial statements filed in AOC-4. We reconcile both filings to prevent automated cross-database scrutiny notices.
Companies with foreign parent/subsidiary transactions must comply with transfer pricing regulations and file Form 3CEB. We handle this as part of the filing.
DPIIT-recognized startups claiming 3-year income tax holiday under Section 80-IAC must correctly claim this in their ITR-6 with supporting IMB approval documentation.
Our corporate tax team manages every step from financial closing to return submission.
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Get Expert HelpFinalize the statutory audit by the CA — the audited financial statements form the basis for tax income computation.
For companies above the audit threshold, complete and file the Tax Audit Report with all 41 disclosures in Form 3CD by September 30.
Apply all additions (Section 40, 43B disallowances), deductions (80C, 80D, Chapter VI incentives), and ICDS adjustments to arrive at taxable income.
Compute book profit under Section 115JB and determine whether MAT or regular tax (whichever is higher) applies for the year.
Complete all schedules — BP, BS, PL, MAT, AL, related party transactions (CG), and ICDS disclosures. Review with management before filing.
Submit ITR-6 online. DSC-based verification is mandatory for all companies — Aadhaar OTP verification is not available for corporate returns.
Comprehensive financial and compliance documents are needed for accurate corporate tax filing.
Signed Balance Sheet, P&L Account, Cash Flow Statement, and notes as per Companies Act 2013.
Completed tax audit report from the CA for companies above the audit threshold.
Company's Annual Tax Credit Statement for TDS and advance tax reconciliation.
For companies with international transactions, a transfer pricing study and Form 3CEB (prepared by a CA) must be filed along with ITR-6. Transfer pricing reports must be maintained before the ITR due date.
Post-filing actions for companies to complete annual compliance cycle.
Ensure the statutory auditor's appointment at the AGM is reported via Form ADT-1 within 15 days of the AGM.
CPC processes corporate returns and may issue 143(1) adjustments for computation errors or mismatches. Respond within 30 days with supporting documentation.
Review actual tax against advance tax paid. Arrange payment of balance tax with interest (if any) and plan next year's advance tax payments based on current year's performance.
Companies must file with DSC — no OTP shortcuts — and the audit report is due September 30, ahead of the October 31 return deadline. We keep both dates locked in.
Minimum Alternate Tax credit and available deductions optimised before your company's return is filed.
Figures reconciled against your MCA filings so financial statements never contradict your tax return.
Digital signature filing coordinated for every authorised signatory, with no last-minute certificate issues.
Eligible startups guided through claiming the tax holiday correctly alongside their ITR-6.
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