Step 1 — Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): The company’s authorized signatory must possess a valid DSC, as it is mandatory for digitally signing and filing the return online.
Step 2 — Collect Required Documents: Gather all essential records, including audited financial statements, bank statements, TDS certificates, GST returns (if applicable), challans for advance/self-assessment tax, and the previous year’s ITR.
Step 3 — Finalize and Audit Financial Statements: Prepare the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, and Notes to Accounts. Have these statements audited and certified by a Chartered Accountant (CA).
Step 4 — Complete Tax Audit (if applicable): If the company’s turnover crosses the threshold under Section 44AB, the CA must prepare and upload the Tax Audit Report in Form 3CA/3CB along with Form 3CD.
Step 5 — Log in to the Income Tax Portal: Go to www.incometax.gov.in and log in using the company’s PAN and registered credentials.
Step 6 — Select the Applicable ITR Form: In most cases, Pvt. Ltd. companies are required to file ITR-6 (except those claiming exemptions under Section 11).
Step 7 — Enter Company Details: Fill in accurate details of income, expenses, deductions, taxes paid, and other financial disclosures as required in the form.
Step 8 — Upload Audit Reports and Attachments: Upload the statutory audit report, tax audit report (if applicable), and other mandatory schedules as instructed on the portal.
Step 9 — Validate and Submit the Return: Carefully review all entries and submit the ITR electronically. The return must be verified using the company’s DSC.
Step 10 — Download and Preserve Acknowledgment: After submission, download the ITR-V acknowledgment and maintain it along with supporting documents for compliance and audit purposes.