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ITR-6 Return Filing
Income Tax · ITR-6

ITR-6 for companies,including UK-owned subsidiaries.

Every Indian company, other than charitable companies, files ITR-6, whether or not it made a profit. For a UK-owned subsidiary that means a return built on the statutory audit, often with a tax audit and a transfer pricing report. We bring all three together and file on time with a digital signature.

Linked to audit and TPFees agreed in writingFiled with DSC
WhoAll companies except charitable
Tax22% base option for domestic companies
Due date31 October, or 30 November with TP
SignatureDigital signature required

Who files ITR-6.

Every company registered in India, and foreign companies with Indian income, files ITR-6, unless it is a charitable company claiming exemption. This includes loss-making and dormant companies, and Indian subsidiaries of UK groups. The return must be signed with a Digital Signature Certificate.

Company tax rates.

CompanyBase rateNotes
Domestic company under the concessional regime22%Most deductions and incentives given up; about 25.17% with surcharge and cess
Domestic company, regular regime25% or 30%Depending on turnover; incentives available
Foreign company, such as a UK branch35%Plus surcharge and cess

Reports that feed the return.

  • Statutory auditAudited accounts under the Companies Act. See Statutory Audit.
  • Tax auditForm 26 by 30 September where required. See Tax Audit.
  • Transfer pricing reportForm 48 by 31 October for international transactions. See International Transfer Pricing.
  • TDS and advance taxCredits reconciled with AIS and Form 168.
  • MAT where relevantMinimum alternate tax for companies outside the concessional regime.
  • Dividends to the UKTDS at treaty rates on dividends paid to the parent.

Due dates.

CaseDue date
Company, no transfer pricing31 October
Company with international transactions30 November

Why UK companies choose us in India.

We speak UK and India

We work with your UK finance team, lawyers and auditors, and translate Indian requirements into plain English.

Reviewed before filing

Every filing and certificate is checked by a second Chartered Accountant before it goes in.

Fees agreed in writing

A written scope, timetable and fee before work starts.

A compliance calendar

One calendar of every MCA, RBI, GST and income-tax deadline for your Indian entity.

One team end to end

Set-up, accounts, payroll, tax, audit and RBI filings handled together.

Secure and fully online

Encrypted document sharing and digital signatures. Directors never need to travel.

ITR-6 filing for UK groups with Indian companies.

We prepare and file Indian income tax returns for NRIs, returning Indians and UK businesses with Indian entities, wherever they are in the UK. Everything is done online.

London

City of LondonCanary WharfHarrowWembleySouthallHounslowIlfordEast HamCroydonEdgware

South East

ReadingSloughMilton KeynesOxfordWatfordLutonCrawleyGuildford

Midlands

BirminghamLeicesterCoventryNottinghamWolverhamptonDerbyNorthampton

North of England

ManchesterLeedsBradfordSheffieldLiverpoolNewcastlePreston

East and South West

CambridgePeterboroughBristolSwindonSouthamptonBath

Scotland, Wales, NI

EdinburghGlasgowAberdeenDundeeCardiffSwanseaBelfast

ITR-6 FAQs.

Yes, every company except charitable companies claiming exemption, even with no income or a loss.
Most choose the concessional 22% base rate, about 25.17% with surcharge and cess, giving up most deductions and incentives.
31 October, or 30 November if the company has international transactions needing a transfer pricing report.
Yes. Company returns must be signed with a Digital Signature Certificate.
Yes. Foreign companies with Indian income, such as through a branch, file ITR-6.

Need your Indian company's return filed?

We will bring together the audit, tax audit and TP report and file ITR-6.

This page is general guidance based on the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the rules and return forms as they stand. It is not legal or financial advice for your situation. Forms, eligibility and due dates can change each year, so please check with us before filing.