Step 1 — Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Ensure the company’s authorized signatory has a valid DSC, mandatory for e-filing and verification.
Step 2 — Gather Required Documents: Collect audited financial statements, bank statements, GST returns (if applicable), TDS certificates, tax payment challans, previous year’s ITR, and complete books of accounts.
Step 3 — Finalize and Audit Financial Statements: Prepare the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, Cash Flow Statement, and Notes to Accounts, and have them audited and certified by a Chartered Accountant (CA).
Step 4 — Conduct Tax Audit (If Applicable): If turnover exceeds the Section 44AB threshold, 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: Visit www.incometax.gov.in and log in using the company’s PAN credentials.
Step 6 — Select the Appropriate ITR Form: Typically, Private Limited Companies file ITR-6 (except those claiming exemption under Section 11).
Step 7 — Enter Company and Income Details: Fill in company particulars, income, expenses, deductions, MAT/AMT (if applicable), and compute tax accurately.
Step 8 — Upload Audit Reports and Attachments: Attach statutory audit and tax audit reports (if applicable), along with other required schedules.
Step 9 — Validate and Submit Using DSC: Check for errors, resolve discrepancies, and submit the ITR electronically, signing it with the company’s DSC.
Step 10 — Download and Retain Acknowledgment: Download the ITR-V acknowledgment and preserve it with supporting documents for compliance, audits, and future reference.