Corporate Taxation

Corporate tax is no longer only about filing a return. It affects profit, cash flow, compliance standing, investor confidence and the way decisions are taken. Frequent amendments, changing interpretations and closer scrutiny mean that a company without a planned approach carries risk it may not see. We work with companies through the year, so returns are accurate, planning is lawful and documented, and the department's questions can be answered quickly.

Corporate tax in India

Corporate tax applies to the income of companies: private and public, listed and unlisted, and foreign companies with income in India. A company's tax work covers computation of taxable income, advance tax, minimum alternate tax (MAT), tax audit, TDS, disclosures and responding to the department.

Choosing a regime is a long-term decision: the option under section 115BAA cannot be withdrawn once exercised, so it needs to be tested against unused MAT credit and incentives first.

Why it matters

Late filing, wrong disclosures or weak documentation lead to interest, penalties, long disputes and more scrutiny in later years. Accurate, timely compliance makes the company's numbers more credible to banks and investors, and a well-run tax function helps forecast cash flow and take decisions with the tax cost known in advance.

Our corporate tax services

Tax planning and advice

Planning means lawful, informed decisions, not aggressive avoidance. We look at your business model, income streams and expansion plans, and advise on structuring transactions, using available deductions and incentives, and the tax effect of major decisions before they are made.

Corporate income tax returns

• Computation of taxable income from the audited accounts
• Reconciliation of income, TDS and tax payments with Form 26AS and AIS
• Review of disclosures and schedules in ITR-6
• Filing within the due date

Advance tax and MAT

• Estimating liability and the four advance tax instalments (15 June, 15 September, 15 December, 15 March)
• MAT computation under section 115JB and tracking of MAT credit
• Advice on whether to move to the concessional regime

Tax audit support

We prepare for and support the tax audit under section 44AB, review the Form 3CD disclosures, and coordinate with the statutory auditors so issues are dealt with before the report is signed.

Notices and assessments

We analyse notices, prepare documented replies, and represent the company before the department: from routine queries to scrutiny assessments and rectifications.

Disputes and appeals

We assess the company's position, prepare submissions and manage appeals before the Commissioner (Appeals) and the Tribunal. See income tax litigation.

Compliance through the year

• Compliance calendar for advance tax, TDS, returns and audits
• Periodic tax reviews and health checks
• Updates on amendments and notifications that affect the company
• TDS on payments, including to non-residents, and Forms 15CA / 15CB
• Coordination with transfer pricing documentation for related-party transactions

Who we work with

• Private and public limited companies
• Startups and growing businesses
• MSMEs that want structured compliance
• Indian subsidiaries of foreign companies
• Established companies looking for proactive planning

Common questions

Should our company opt for the 22% regime?

It often lowers tax, but it removes most incentives and MAT credit cannot be used, and the choice is permanent. We compare both over several years before recommending.

Is a tax audit required for every company?

A company's statutory audit is always required. A separate tax audit under section 44AB applies above the turnover limits, which most operating companies cross.

When are company returns due?

31 October, or 30 November where a transfer pricing report is required.

Section and form numbers on this page refer to the Income-tax Act, 1961 and its rules. From 1 April 2026 the Income-tax Act, 2025 applies, with new section and form numbers; the requirements described here are broadly unchanged. We use whichever numbering applies to your transaction date.