Products
Services
Utilities
Quick Documents
Compliance Hub
Company

ITR-6 Filing

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.

3,000+
Company Returns Filed
100%
On-Time Filing
4.9 ★
Client Rating
20+
Years CA Experience
Service Overview

Corporate Tax Compliance Done Right

Every company registered in India must file ITR-6 annually — even if it has no income or has been dormant all year. The return covers all income types, detailed financial data, related party transactions, and ICDS (Income Computation and Disclosure Standards) adjustments. Companies with turnover above ₹1 crore (₹10 crores for digital transactions) must also complete a Tax Audit. With increasing data-sharing between MCA, GST, TDS, and the Income Tax Department, errors in ITR-6 trigger automatic notices. Our CA team ensures clean, complete, and optimized filings.

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.

Corporate Income Computation

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.

MAT / AMT Computation

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.

Tax Audit (44AB)

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.

ICDS Adjustments

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Who Files ITR-6?

All companies except those claiming Section 11 exemption must file ITR-6.

1

All Companies Under Companies Act

Private Limited, Public Limited, OPC, Producer Companies, and Nidhi Companies must file ITR-6 annually — regardless of income level or operational status.

2

Foreign Companies with Indian Income

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).

3

Dormant Companies

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.

4

Companies Not Claiming Section 11 Exemption

Section 8 (NGO) companies that have not obtained 12A registration, or those that have income not covered by 12A exemption, file ITR-6.

Key Benefits

Why Expert ITR-6 Filing Protects Your Company

Corporate tax is complex and high-stakes. Errors cost far more than compliance fees.

01

MAT Credit Utilization

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.

02

Deduction Planning

We identify and correctly claim all eligible deductions — Section 35 (scientific research), Section 36 (bad debts), Section 80-IC (special zones), and startup deductions.

03

Loss Carry Forward

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.

04

Prevent MCA-ITD Mismatch

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.

05

Transfer Pricing (if applicable)

Companies with foreign parent/subsidiary transactions must comply with transfer pricing regulations and file Form 3CEB. We handle this as part of the filing.

06

Startup Tax Holiday (80-IAC)

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.

Step-by-Step Process

How We File Your Company's ITR-6

Our corporate tax team manages every step from financial closing to return submission.

Your journey Step 1 of 6

Scroll through the steps — or skip the queue and let our experts handle every one of them for you.

Get Expert Help
1
Step 1 of 6

Statutory Audit Completion

Finalize the statutory audit by the CA — the audited financial statements form the basis for tax income computation.

2
Step 2 of 6

Tax Audit (Form 3CA + 3CD)

For companies above the audit threshold, complete and file the Tax Audit Report with all 41 disclosures in Form 3CD by September 30.

3
Step 3 of 6

Compute Taxable Income

Apply all additions (Section 40, 43B disallowances), deductions (80C, 80D, Chapter VI incentives), and ICDS adjustments to arrive at taxable income.

4
Step 4 of 6

MAT Computation

Compute book profit under Section 115JB and determine whether MAT or regular tax (whichever is higher) applies for the year.

5
Step 5 of 6

Prepare ITR-6

Complete all schedules — BP, BS, PL, MAT, AL, related party transactions (CG), and ICDS disclosures. Review with management before filing.

6
Step 6 of 6

File with DSC

Submit ITR-6 online. DSC-based verification is mandatory for all companies — Aadhaar OTP verification is not available for corporate returns.

Document Checklist

Documents Required for ITR-6

Comprehensive financial and compliance documents are needed for accurate corporate tax filing.

Financial & Audit Documents


Audited Financial Statements

Signed Balance Sheet, P&L Account, Cash Flow Statement, and notes as per Companies Act 2013.

Tax Audit Report (Form 3CA/3CD)

Completed tax audit report from the CA for companies above the audit threshold.

Form 26AS

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 Registration

After Company Tax Return Filing

Post-filing actions for companies to complete annual compliance cycle.

Within 15 days of AGM

File ADT-1 for Auditor Appointment

Ensure the statutory auditor's appointment at the AGM is reported via Form ADT-1 within 15 days of the AGM.

If received

Respond to CPC Intimation

CPC processes corporate returns and may issue 143(1) adjustments for computation errors or mismatches. Respond within 30 days with supporting documentation.

April planning

Review Advance Tax Payments

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.

Why Finace India?

Your Trusted ITR-6 Filing Partner

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.

MAT & Deduction Planning

Minimum Alternate Tax credit and available deductions optimised before your company's return is filed.

MCA-ITD Consistency Check

Figures reconciled against your MCA filings so financial statements never contradict your tax return.

DSC-Ready Filing Process

Digital signature filing coordinated for every authorised signatory, with no last-minute certificate issues.

Startup Tax Holiday (80-IAC)

Eligible startups guided through claiming the tax holiday correctly alongside their ITR-6.

3,000+

Company Returns Filed

100%

On-Time Filing

4.9 ★

Client Rating

20+

Years CA Experience

4.9 / 5from 2,400+ verified reviews
Talk to an Expert
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Domestic companies can opt for the 22% concessional rate under Section 115BAA (no exemptions/deductions) or the regular rate of 25% (for turnover up to ₹400 crores) or 30%. New manufacturing companies can opt for 15% under Section 115BAB.
MAT under Section 115JB requires companies to pay tax at 15% of book profit (computed as per the Companies Act P&L) if this exceeds their regular tax liability. MAT ensures that companies with zero taxable income still pay some minimum tax.
Yes. ITR-6 can only be verified using the company's Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) — typically the MD's, CFO's, or authorized signatory's DSC. Aadhaar OTP is not available for corporate returns.
October 31 for companies requiring a tax audit (virtually all companies above ₹1 crore turnover). July 31 for companies below the tax audit threshold.
Yes. DPIIT-recognized startups approved by the Inter-Ministerial Board can claim 100% income tax deduction for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years under Section 80-IAC. This must be correctly claimed in the ITR-6.

Still have questions?

Our experts are happy to walk you through the process.

Contact an Expert
Get In Touch

Get In Touch with Finace India

We believe communication is the key to building strong relationships. Whether you have questions about our tools, products and services, need support, or simply want to share your feedback, we're here to help.