Singha Tax

ITR-6

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ITR-6 Filing – For Companies

What is ITR-6?

ITR-6 is the Income Tax Return form for Companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013/1956, excluding companies claiming exemption under Section 11 (Income from property held for charitable or religious purposes).

It is used by Private Limited Companies, Public Limited Companies, One Person Companies (OPCs), and other registered companies to file their annual return with the Income Tax Department.

Who Can File ITR-6?

The following entities must file ITR-6:

 

  • Private Limited Companies

  • Public Limited Companies

  • One Person Companies (OPC)

  • Section 8 Companies (not claiming exemption u/s 11)

  • Any other company registered under the Companies Act

Who Cannot File ITR-6?

  • Companies claiming exemption under Section 11 (charitable/religious trusts – file ITR-7 instead)

  • LLPs, Firms, AOPs, BOIs (file ITR-5)

  • Individuals & HUFs (file ITR-1 to ITR-4, or ITR-2/3 as applicable)

Key Features of ITR-6 Filing

  • Mandatory electronic filing with Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

  • Detailed reporting of:

    • Profit & Loss Account

    • Balance Sheet

    • Tax Audit details (if applicable under Section 44AB)

  • Disclosure of business income, capital gains, other income

  • Reporting of dividend, MAT (Minimum Alternate Tax), and exemptions

Why Should a Company File ITR-6?

  • Mandatory legal compliance under the Income Tax Act

  • Avoid heavy penalties & late fees under Section 234F

  • Maintain clean financial records for investors, lenders, and regulators

  • Useful for loans, credit ratings, government tenders, and expansion plans

  • Helps in tax planning & claiming deductions

Documents Required for ITR-6 Filing

  • PAN & TAN of the Company

  • Certificate of Incorporation & CIN

  • Audited Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss Account

  • Tax Audit Report (if applicable)

  • Bank statements & loan statements

  • Details of Directors, Shareholding pattern

  • Form 26AS / AIS / TIS (Tax Credit Statement)

  • Details of deductions, exemptions, and MAT calculations