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ITR-6 filing for small companies with statutory audit coordination and basic tax computation.

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Dormant Company ITR Filing

Nil return and compliance filing for dormant or inactive private limited companies

₹7,999

Who Should Buy

  • Holding or shell companies
  • Companies incorporated for future business use
  • Companies with minimal or no transactions
  • Companies regularizing past non-compliance

Services Included

  • Nil/minimal-activity income tax return filing
  • Statutory audit coordination under Companies Act
  • MCA Form AOC-4 and MGT-7/MGT-7A filing support
  • Dormant status filing (Form MSC-3) where applicable
  • Digital Signature Certificate verification
  • ITR-6 preparation and digital filing

Medium Company ITR Filing

ITR-6 filing with audit, transfer pricing, and detailed schedule support for larger companies

₹24,999

Who Should Buy

  • Companies above small company thresholds
  • Companies with related-party transactions
  • Companies with cross-border dealings
  • Companies with multiple revenue streams

Services Included

  • Statutory and tax audit coordination
  • Transfer pricing documentation (Form 3CEB) where applicable
  • Related party transaction schedule preparation
  • Section 115BAA multi-year regime modeling
  • MCA Form AOC-4 and MGT-7 filing support
  • ITR-6 preparation with detailed schedules and digital filing

Small Company ITR Filing

ITR-6 filing with statutory audit and tax regime evaluation for small private limited companies

₹14,999

Who Should Buy

  • Private limited companies under ₹40 crore turnover
  • Startups and small operating businesses
  • Companies evaluating 115BAA concessional rate
  • Companies needing combined income tax and MCA filing

Services Included

  • Statutory audit coordination under Companies Act
  • Section 115BAA tax regime evaluation
  • Tax audit applicability assessment under Section 44AB
  • Books of accounts and financial statement review
  • MCA Form AOC-4 and MGT-7/MGT-7A filing support
  • ITR-6 preparation and digital filing

Overview

Private Limited Companies operate under a fundamentally different tax and compliance framework compared to proprietorships, partnerships, and LLPs. Governed by both the Companies Act, 2013 and the Income Tax Act, 1961, a private limited company is a distinct legal entity separate from its shareholders and directors — meaning its tax obligations, audit requirements, and filing structure exist entirely independently of the individuals who own or run it.

This separate legal identity brings both advantages — limited liability, perpetual succession, easier access to funding — and a heavier compliance load. Every private limited company, regardless of whether it is actively trading, dormant, or in early-stage operations, must file an income tax return every year, along with mandatory statutory audit and MCA filings that run parallel to income tax compliance.

What is Private Limited Company Return Filing?

Private Limited Company return filing is the process of computing the company's total income under the applicable tax regime (concessional or standard), conducting mandatory statutory and tax audits, reconciling TDS and GST data, applying relevant deductions, and filing the corporate return using the company's own PAN through ITR-6.

Private limited company income typically includes:

  • Trading, manufacturing, or service business income
  • Interest income on company deposits and investments
  • Capital gains from sale of company assets or investments
  • Other business income earned in the company's name
  • Income from any subsidiary or associate operations, where applicable

Why Private Limited Company Return Filing Matters

Unlike proprietorships and partnerships, where the entity's compliance is closely tied to the individual owners, a private limited company's tax filing is governed by detailed provisions specific to corporate taxpayers — including mandatory audit irrespective of turnover, specific tax rate elections under Section 115BAA, and continuous compliance obligations even during periods of no business activity.

Private Limited Company Return Filing Helps You:

  • Maintain the company's distinct legal and financial compliance record required for funding, loans, and investor due diligence
  • Optimize tax liability through correct regime selection (Section 115BAA concessional rate vs standard rate)
  • Avoid penalties for missed statutory audit or MCA filing deadlines
  • Carry forward business losses and unabsorbed depreciation for future set-off
  • Maintain audit-ready financial statements as required under the Companies Act
  • Preserve good standing with MCA, avoiding risk of being marked as a defaulting or struck-off company

Stage-Based Classification of Private Limited Company Returns

Company StageTypical CharacteristicFiling Complexity
Dormant CompanyNo or minimal business activity, holding/shell statusLower — Nil/minimal return, audit still required
Small CompanyLimited turnover and paid-up capital as per Companies Act thresholdsModerate — full filing with simplified compliance benefits
Medium CompanyHigher turnover, multiple income streams, broader operationsHigher — detailed books, possible transfer pricing, broader schedules

Because every private limited company must file income tax returns and undergo statutory audit regardless of activity level, understanding which stage your company falls into determines the scope of documentation, audit depth, and compliance calendar that applies.

Key Note for 2026 Filers

Domestic companies can elect for the concessional tax rate of 22% (effective rate approximately 25.17% with surcharge and cess) under Section 115BAA, provided they forgo specified exemptions and deductions. Companies not opting for this concessional regime are taxed at 25% (turnover up to ₹400 crore in the relevant base year) or 30% (turnover above ₹400 crore), plus applicable surcharge and cess. This regime election is a one-time, largely irreversible decision that must be evaluated carefully based on the company's deduction profile and long-term tax strategy.

Types

Private limited company tax filing varies meaningfully based on the company's operational stage and scale. A dormant holding company has a fundamentally different compliance profile than a medium-sized operating company with multiple revenue streams, employees, and significant turnover. Understanding which category applies is essential to determine the correct audit scope, applicable schedules, and filing depth.

Types of Private Limited Company Returns Based on Operational Stage

Company TypeKey CharacteristicITR Form
Dormant CompanyNo significant accounting transactions, holding or shell status under Companies ActITR-6
Small CompanyPaid-up capital and turnover within Companies Act small company thresholdsITR-6
Medium CompanyTurnover and operations beyond small company thresholds, broader compliance scopeITR-6

1. Dormant Company

A dormant company, as defined under Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013, is one that has not carried out significant accounting transactions or has not filed financial statements/annual returns for two financial years consecutively, and has applied to MCA for dormant status. Dormant companies are often formed to hold an asset, a future business idea, or intellectual property without active trading.

Key features for income tax purposes:

  • Income tax return filing remains mandatory even with no business activity (Nil return)
  • Statutory audit under the Companies Act is still required, even for a dormant company
  • Minimal accounting transactions are typically limited to bank charges, statutory fees, and minor administrative costs
  • Tax audit under Section 44AB applies only if turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold — rarely applicable for genuinely dormant companies
  • MCA dormant status filing (Form MSC-3) is separate from and in addition to income tax filing

Many promoters mistakenly assume a dormant company has no filing obligations at all. In reality, income tax return filing, MCA annual return filing, and statutory audit remain mandatory regardless of dormant status — only the depth of transactions to be audited and reported is reduced.

2. Small Company

Under Section 2(85) of the Companies Act, 2013, a small company is a private company (other than a holding or subsidiary company) that meets specific thresholds for paid-up capital and turnover, as periodically revised by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

CriteriaSmall Company Threshold (Companies Act)
Paid-up Share CapitalDoes not exceed ₹4 crore
Turnover (as per last Profit & Loss Account)Does not exceed ₹40 crore

Key features for income tax purposes:

  • Statutory audit under the Companies Act is mandatory regardless of small company status
  • Tax audit under Section 44AB applies based on standard turnover thresholds (generally ₹1 crore, or higher with digital transaction conditions)
  • Small companies benefit from certain Companies Act relaxations (such as cash flow statement exemption, reduced board meeting frequency), but these do not extend to income tax compliance relaxations
  • Section 115BAA concessional rate election is commonly evaluated at this stage, since most small companies have limited exemption claims to forgo

3. Medium Company

Companies that exceed the small company thresholds under the Companies Act fall into the broader category often referred to as "medium" — typically characterized by higher turnover, larger paid-up capital, multiple revenue streams, and potentially related-party or group transactions requiring closer scrutiny.

Key features for income tax purposes:

  • Full statutory audit and tax audit under Section 44AB are mandatory
  • Transfer pricing documentation may apply if specified domestic transactions or international transactions with associated enterprises exist
  • More detailed schedules in ITR-6 covering related party transactions, deferred tax, and detailed depreciation schedules
  • Higher likelihood of advance tax instalment scrutiny and TDS deductor compliance review
  • Board-level approvals and resolutions become more relevant for larger transactions reflected in the return
Compliance AreaDormantSmall CompanyMedium Company
Statutory Audit (Companies Act)MandatoryMandatoryMandatory
Tax Audit (Income Tax Act)Rarely applicableBased on turnover thresholdTypically applicable
MCA Annual FilingMandatory (with dormant status filing)MandatoryMandatory
Transfer Pricing DocumentationNot applicableRarely applicableMay apply
Section 115BAA EvaluationUsually beneficialUsually beneficialRequires detailed evaluation

Important Note on Mandatory Statutory Audit

Unlike proprietorships, partnerships, and LLPs — where audit applicability depends on turnover crossing a threshold — every private limited company is required to undergo a statutory audit under the Companies Act, 2013, regardless of turnover, profit, or activity level. This is distinct from, and in addition to, the tax audit under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, which is turnover-dependent.

Eligibility

Who is Required to File Private Limited Company Return?

Filing an income tax return is mandatory for every private limited company incorporated in India, regardless of whether the company has commenced business operations, generated any income, or remained completely dormant during the financial year. This is a fundamental distinction from individual and even partnership taxation — there is no minimum income threshold below which a company is exempt from filing.

Mandatory Filing Conditions

ConditionFiling Requirement
Company incorporated, regardless of business activityMandatory under Section 139(1) — applies from the year of incorporation
Nil business activity / dormant status during the yearMandatory Nil return filing
Statutory audit under the Companies ActMandatory for every private limited company, regardless of turnover
Turnover exceeds the prescribed tax audit thresholdTax audit mandatory under Section 44AB before income tax filing
Carrying forward business loss or unabsorbed depreciationOriginal return must be filed within due date under Section 139(1)
Company struck off but reinstated, or under liquidationFiling obligation continues until formal dissolution is completed

Tax Rate Eligibility — Regime Selection for Companies

RegimeTax Rate (before surcharge & cess)Key Condition
Section 115BAA (Concessional)22%Company must forgo specified exemptions/deductions (e.g. 10AA, additional depreciation, certain investment-linked deductions)
Standard Rate (Turnover ≤ ₹400 crore in base year)25%No restriction on claiming exemptions/deductions
Standard Rate (Turnover > ₹400 crore in base year)30%No restriction on claiming exemptions/deductions
Section 115BAB (New Manufacturing Companies)15%Applicable only to companies set up and registered on or after 1 October 2019, commencing manufacturing by the prescribed deadline

The Section 115BAA election, once made, applies to all subsequent years and cannot generally be withdrawn — making this a significant one-time decision that should be evaluated against the company's specific exemption and deduction profile before the first return is filed under the new regime.

Tax Audit Applicability Under Section 44AB

SituationAudit Requirement
Turnover exceeds ₹1 crore (cash transactions involved)Mandatory tax audit
Turnover exceeds ₹10 crore with ≥95% digital transactionsMandatory tax audit
Turnover below threshold but specified domestic/international transactions existTransfer pricing audit (Form 3CEB) may apply separately
Newly incorporated company with minimal turnoverTax audit not applicable, but statutory audit under Companies Act remains mandatory

Loss and Depreciation Carry Forward Eligibility

Private limited companies can carry forward business losses for set-off against future profits for up to 8 assessment years, and unabsorbed depreciation indefinitely — but business loss carry forward is conditional on the original return being filed within the due date under Section 139(1). A belated return forfeits the right to carry forward business losses, though unabsorbed depreciation carry forward is not similarly restricted.

Who Needs to File ITR-6?

ITR-6 applies to all companies other than those claiming exemption under Section 11 (income from property held for charitable or religious purposes). This means every private limited company — whether dormant, small, or medium-sized, and regardless of profitability — files using ITR-6, distinguishing it from partnership firms and LLPs which use ITR-5.

Process

Private Limited Company Return Filing Process

Filing a private limited company's income tax return involves a more layered process than other entity types, since it must be preceded by a completed statutory audit under the Companies Act, and where applicable, a tax audit under the Income Tax Act — both of which must be finalized before the ITR-6 itself can be accurately prepared and filed.

Step-by-Step Filing Process

StepActivityPurpose
Step 1Finalize books of accounts for the financial yearEstablish accurate company income, expenses, and balance sheet position
Step 2Complete statutory audit under the Companies Act, 2013Mandatory for every private limited company, regardless of turnover
Step 3Determine tax audit applicability under Section 44ABIdentify if a separate tax audit report is required
Step 4Evaluate tax regime — Section 115BAA concessional rate vs standard rateDetermine the most tax-efficient long-term election
Step 5Download Form 26AS and AIS from the income tax portalVerify TDS credits and reported transactions
Step 6Reconcile GST returns with books of accounts (if GST registered)Ensure GST and income tax turnover align
Step 7Compute book profit, depreciation, and applicable deductionsAccurate taxable income determination
Step 8Calculate and pay quarterly advance taxAvoid interest under Sections 234B and 234C
Step 9File ITR-6 with all relevant schedules (P&L, Balance Sheet, related party transactions)Formal return submission
Step 10Attach tax audit report (Form 3CB-3CD) and transfer pricing report (Form 3CEB) if applicableMandatory pre-filing documentation
Step 11E-verify or digitally sign the returnCompanies must use a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for ITR-6, not OTP-based verification
Step 12Complete MCA annual filings — AOC-4 and MGT-7/MGT-7ASeparate mandatory compliance under the Companies Act

Advance Tax Obligation

Private limited companies, like other business entities, must pay advance tax in four instalments where total tax liability exceeds ₹10,000:

InstalmentDue DateCumulative % of Total Tax
1st Instalment15th June15%
2nd Instalment15th September45%
3rd Instalment15th December75%
4th Instalment15th March100%

Filing Timelines

CategoryDue Date
Company requiring statutory and/or tax audit (most companies)31st October 2026 (audit report due 30th September)
Company with international/specified domestic transactions (transfer pricing)30th November 2026
MCA Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements)Within 30 days of AGM
MCA Form MGT-7/MGT-7A (Annual Return)Within 60 days of AGM

Mandatory Digital Signature Requirement

Unlike individuals and most other entities, companies cannot e-verify their ITR-6 through Aadhaar OTP or net banking. The return must be digitally signed using a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the authorized signatory — making DSC procurement and renewal an essential prerequisite for timely filing.

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Why Process Sequencing Matters for Companies

Because the statutory audit must be completed before the board can approve financial statements, and the tax audit (where applicable) must be completed before ITR-6 can be filed, the entire process is sequential rather than parallel. Delays at the audit stage cascade directly into ITR filing delays — making early engagement with auditors and timely book closure critical to meeting the October filing deadline.

Documents

Documents Required for Private Limited Company Return Filing

Private limited companies require the most extensive documentation among all business entity types, reflecting the dual layer of Companies Act and Income Tax Act compliance. The exact scope expands further for medium companies with related-party transactions or cross-border dealings.

Core Documents (All Private Limited Companies)

DocumentPurpose
Company PAN CardMandatory — return filed under the company's own PAN
Certificate of IncorporationConfirms legal entity status and date of incorporation
Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA/AOA)Establishes authorized business activities
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of authorized signatoryMandatory for filing ITR-6 — no OTP-based verification available
Form 26ASConsolidated TDS credit statement for the company
Annual Information Statement (AIS)Full transaction-level data reported by banks and third parties
Bank statements (all company accounts)Verification of turnover, receipts, and payments

Financial Statement Documents

DocumentPurpose
Audited Profit and Loss AccountMandatory under Companies Act and required schedule in ITR-6
Audited Balance SheetMandatory under Companies Act and required schedule in ITR-6
Statutory Auditor's ReportConfirms financial statements comply with Companies Act provisions
Fixed asset register with purchase invoicesDepreciation computation under both Companies Act and Income Tax Act
Stock/inventory valuation statementRequired for trading and manufacturing companies
Director's ReportRequired corporate governance disclosure accompanying financial statements
DocumentPurpose
Tax Audit Report (Form 3CB-3CD)Mandatory before ITR filing if turnover exceeds the audit threshold
Transfer Pricing Report (Form 3CEB)Mandatory if international or specified domestic transactions with associated enterprises exist
GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) for the full yearCross-verification with declared turnover
TDS certificates received and TDS challans paidReconciliation of TDS credit and own deduction obligations as a deductor

MCA Compliance Documents

DocumentPurpose
Form AOC-4 filing acknowledgmentAnnual filing of financial statements with MCA
Form MGT-7/MGT-7A filing acknowledgmentAnnual return filing with MCA
Board resolutions for key transactions during the yearSupports related-party and significant transaction disclosures
Shareholding pattern and director detailsRequired for company master data accuracy in filings

Additional Documents for Dormant Companies

DocumentPurpose
Form MSC-3 (Return of Dormant Company)Annual MCA filing specific to dormant status, in addition to standard filings
Bank statement showing minimal transactionsDemonstrates genuine dormant status to auditors and MCA

Important Document Preparation Notes

  • Ensure the company's Digital Signature Certificate is valid and not expired before the filing window opens — DSC renewal can take time and is a frequent cause of last-minute filing delays
  • Complete the statutory audit well before the income tax filing deadline, since ITR-6 cannot be accurately prepared without finalized audited financials
  • For companies with related-party transactions, maintain board approval documentation alongside the financial records
  • Retain MCA filing acknowledgments separately, as these are frequently requested during due diligence for funding or loans

Common Mistakes

Common Errors in Private Limited Company Return Filing

Private limited companies face a distinct set of compliance risks compared to other entity types, primarily because of the dual Companies Act and Income Tax Act framework, the mandatory statutory audit regardless of activity level, and the largely irreversible nature of the Section 115BAA regime election.

Most Common Mistakes

Common ErrorPossible Consequence
Assuming dormant companies have no filing obligationsPenalty for non-filing and risk of company being struck off by MCA
Electing Section 115BAA without evaluating forgone deductionsLoss of beneficial exemptions or deductions, largely irreversible decision
Filing ITR-6 without completing statutory audit firstInaccurate or inconsistent financial figures, requiring revised filing
Missing Digital Signature Certificate renewal before filing deadlineInability to file ITR-6 on time, triggering late filing penalty
Treating MCA filings (AOC-4, MGT-7) as optional or secondarySeparate penalty under Companies Act, risk of director disqualification
Not preparing transfer pricing documentation for related-party transactionsPenalty under Section 271AA / 271BA, and risk of transfer pricing adjustment
Declaring turnover in ITR that doesn't match GST returnsHigh-priority mismatch flag for departmental scrutiny
Filing belated return despite having losses to carry forwardBusiness loss carry forward right permanently forfeited
Inconsistent related-party transaction disclosure between audit report and ITR schedulesIncreased scrutiny risk during assessment

High-Risk Situations That Are Frequently Mishandled

1. Dormant Company Non-Compliance

Many promoters incorporate a private limited company for future use or as a holding structure, then assume no compliance is required until business commences. In reality, both income tax return filing and MCA annual filings (including dormant status filing under Form MSC-3, if applicable) remain mandatory from the date of incorporation — non-compliance over multiple years often results in the company being marked as a defaulting entity or struck off by the Registrar of Companies.

2. Irreversible Section 115BAA Election Without Analysis

The concessional 22% tax rate under Section 115BAA is attractive on the surface, but it requires the company to forgo several deductions and exemptions, including additional depreciation, investment allowances, and certain profit-linked deductions. Companies with significant capital investments or eligible deductions sometimes elect 115BAA prematurely without comparing the actual tax outcome under both regimes, locking themselves into a less favorable structure for future years.

3. Sequencing Failure Between Statutory Audit and ITR Filing

Since ITR-6 must reflect figures from audited financial statements, attempting to prepare the income tax return before the statutory audit is complete often results in numbers that do not match the final audited accounts — requiring a revised return and creating unnecessary compliance friction.

4. Underestimating MCA Compliance as a Parallel Obligation

Companies sometimes focus exclusively on income tax deadlines while overlooking that MCA filings (AOC-4 for financial statements, MGT-7/MGT-7A for annual return) run on their own separate calendar, tied to the Annual General Meeting date rather than the income tax due date. Missing these triggers escalating additional fees and, in continued default, risk of director disqualification under the Companies Act.

Practices to Follow to Avoid Errors

  • Treat income tax filing, statutory audit, and MCA compliance as three interconnected but distinct obligations on a combined compliance calendar
  • Evaluate Section 115BAA against the company's actual deduction and exemption profile before making the election
  • Renew the company's Digital Signature Certificate well in advance of the filing season
  • File Nil or minimal-activity returns for dormant companies every year without exception
  • Prepare transfer pricing documentation proactively if any related-party or cross-border transactions exist

Penalties

Penalties and Consequences for Private Limited Company Non-Compliance

Private limited companies face the broadest penalty exposure among all entity types, spanning both the Income Tax Act and the Companies Act, 2013. Because compliance obligations exist independently of profitability or activity level, even a completely dormant company can accumulate significant penalties across multiple years of non-compliance.

Key Income Tax Penalties and Interest

DefaultApplicable ProvisionAmount / Consequence
Late filing of ITRSection 234F₹5,000 (regardless of income level for companies)
Non-filing when mandatorySection 276CCProsecution — imprisonment up to 7 years
Interest on unpaid tax at filingSection 234A1% per month from due date to actual filing date
Shortfall in advance tax (overall)Section 234B1% per month on shortfall
Advance tax instalment shortfallSection 234C1% per month on each instalment shortfall
Failure to get accounts audited (tax audit, where applicable)Section 271B0.5% of turnover or ₹1,50,000, whichever is lower
Failure to maintain/furnish transfer pricing documentationSection 271AA / 271BA2% of transaction value / ₹1,00,000 flat penalty
Underreporting of incomeSection 270A50% of tax on underreported income
Misreporting / concealment of incomeSection 270A200% of tax on misreported income

Companies Act Penalties — A Parallel Compliance Track

DefaultApplicable ProvisionConsequence
Late filing of Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements)Companies Act, 2013Additional fee per day of delay
Late filing of Form MGT-7/MGT-7A (Annual Return)Companies Act, 2013Additional fee per day of delay
Continued non-filing of annual returns/financial statementsCompanies Act, 2013Company marked as defaulting; risk of strike-off under Section 248
Director disqualification for continued non-complianceSection 164(2), Companies ActDirector barred from appointment in any company for 5 years
Non-completion of statutory auditCompanies Act, 2013Penalty on company and officers in default

The Compounding Risk of Multi-Year Non-Compliance

For dormant or inactive companies, non-compliance often compounds silently across years — late fees for MCA filings accumulate on a per-day basis without an upper cap in many cases, and after a prescribed period of continuous default, the Registrar of Companies can initiate strike-off proceedings. Directors of such companies also risk disqualification, which extends to any other companies they are associated with, not just the non-compliant one.

Important: Director disqualification under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act applies to the individual, not just the specific company that defaulted. A director disqualified due to one company's non-compliance becomes ineligible for appointment or reappointment as a director in any other company for a period of 5 years — making consistent compliance across all group entities essential.

How to Avoid Penalties

  • Maintain a combined compliance calendar covering income tax, statutory audit, tax audit, and MCA filing deadlines together
  • File Nil or minimal-activity returns for dormant companies every year without exception
  • Complete the statutory audit early enough to allow adequate time for tax audit and ITR-6 preparation before the due date
  • Renew the company's Digital Signature Certificate proactively, well before the filing season begins
  • Evaluate transfer pricing documentation needs early if related-party or cross-border transactions exist

Why Vardhan Tax

Private limited company compliance is the most layered of all entity types — spanning mandatory statutory audit regardless of turnover, a largely irreversible tax regime election, a parallel MCA compliance track with its own deadlines and penalty structure, and for many companies, transfer pricing documentation requirements. Treating any one of these as secondary to income tax filing is one of the most common reasons companies accumulate avoidable penalties, director disqualification risk, or strike-off exposure over time.

At VardhanTax, private limited company return filing is handled with a combined-compliance approach — income tax, statutory audit coordination, and MCA filing are tracked together on a single calendar, not managed as separate, disconnected obligations.

What Makes Our Private Limited Company Return Filing Different?

We do not treat company filing as a single annual ITR submission. We treat it as a complete corporate compliance management exercise.

  • Statutory audit and tax audit timelines coordinated to ensure ITR-6 reflects finalized, audited figures
  • Section 115BAA vs standard regime evaluated against your company's actual deduction profile before election
  • MCA filings (AOC-4, MGT-7/MGT-7A) tracked alongside income tax deadlines, not treated as an afterthought
  • Dormant company Nil filings maintained every year to avoid strike-off risk
  • Transfer pricing documentation prepared proactively for related-party or cross-border transactions
  • Digital Signature Certificate status monitored to avoid last-minute filing blocks

Our Core Private Limited Company Support System

Our SupportBenefit for Your Company
Combined income tax, audit, and MCA compliance calendarNo missed deadlines across overlapping obligations
Section 115BAA regime evaluationMost tax-efficient long-term rate election
Statutory and tax audit coordinationAccurate ITR-6 built on finalized audited financials
MCA AOC-4 / MGT-7 filing supportAvoid late fees and director disqualification risk
Dormant company Nil filing maintenancePreserve good standing and avoid strike-off proceedings
Transfer pricing documentation supportAvoid Section 271AA/271BA penalties on related-party transactions
Notice and demand response supportProfessional handling of department communication

Who We Help

  • Newly incorporated private limited companies setting up their first year of compliance
  • Dormant or holding companies needing consistent Nil filing to avoid strike-off
  • Small companies evaluating Section 115BAA against the standard tax rate
  • Medium-sized companies with related-party or cross-border transactions requiring transfer pricing support
  • Companies that have fallen behind on MCA filings and need compliance regularization
  • Companies preparing for funding rounds or loan applications requiring clean multi-year compliance records

Important: If your private limited company has had little to no business activity for one or more years, do not assume the compliance obligation disappears. Continued non-filing across multiple years significantly increases the risk of MCA strike-off and director disqualification — both of which are far more disruptive and costly to reverse than maintaining timely Nil filings each year.

Frequently Asked Questions

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