Income Tax Rate for Companies – AY 2019-20

All companies registered in India are required to file income tax returns each year on or before September 30th. Under the Income Tax Act, company tax return filing falls under two categories, namely domestic company or foreign company. This article contains the Income Tax Rate for companies (both domestic and foreign) and the filing procedure.

Domestic Company

Domestic company is an Indian company (i.e. a company formed and registered under the Companies Act,1956 ) or any other company which, in respect of its income liable to tax, under the Income Tax Act, has made the prescribed arrangement for declaration and payments within India, of the dividends payable out of such income. A domestic company may be a public company or a private company.

Foreign Company

Foreign company is one whose control and management are situated wholly outside India, and which has not made the prescribed arrangements for declaration and payment of dividends within India. In this article, we look at the procedure for filing income tax return for a company in detail.

Income Tax Rate for Domestic Companies

Income Tax rate for Domestic Companies for AY 2019-20 | FY 2018-19

The following income tax rates are applicable for domestic companies.

Turnover Details	Tax Rate
Gross turnover upto 250 Cr. in the previous year	25%
Gross turnover exceeding 250 Cr. in the previous year	30%

Surcharge

The income tax computed in accordance with above rates, and after being reduced by the amount of tax rebate shall be increased by a surcharge.

Taxable Income exceeding ₹ 1 Crore - 7% of computed income tax.

(However, the amount of Income Tax and Surcharge shall not increase the amount of income tax payable on a taxable income of ₹ 1 crore by more than the amount of increase in taxable income.)

Taxable Income exceeding ₹ 10 Crores - 12% of computed income tax.

(However, the amount of Income Tax and Surcharge shall not increase the amount of income tax payable on a taxable income of ₹ 10 crores by more than the amount of increase in taxable income.)

Health & Education Cess

Health and Education Cess is computed at 4% of the total of Income Tax and Surcharge.

Income Tax Rate for Foreign Companies

Income Tax Rate for Foreign Companies for AY 2019-20 | FY 2018-19

Nature of Income	Tax Rate
Royalty received from Government or an Indian concern in pursuance of an agreement made with the Indian concern after March 31, 1961, but before April 1, 1976, or fees for rendering technical services in pursuance of an agreement made after February 29, 1964 but before April 1, 1976 and where such agreement has, in either case, been approved by the Central Government	50%
Any other Income	40%

Surcharge

The income tax computed in accordance with above rates, and after being reduced by the amount of tax rebate shall be increased by a surcharge.

Taxable Income exceeding ₹ 1 Crore - 2% of computed income tax.

(However, the amount of Income Tax and Surcharge shall not increase the amount of income tax payable on a taxable income of ₹ 1 crore by more than the amount of increase in taxable income.)

Taxable Income exceeding ₹ 10 Crores - 5% of computed income tax.

(However, the amount of Income Tax and Surcharge shall not increase the amount of income tax payable on a taxable income of ₹ 10 crores by more than the amount of increase in taxable income.)

Health & Education Cess

Health and Education Cess is computed at 4% of the total of Income Tax and Surcharge.

Minimum Alternate Tax

All companies are required to pay minimum alternate tax at the rate of 18.5% of book profit plus surchage and education cess, if the tax liability of the company is less than 18.5% of book profit.

Due Date for Company Tax Return Filing

All companies registered in India are required to file income tax return on or before the 30th of September. Companies incorporated between January - March can file MCA annual return after 18 months in the first year. However, the same type of exemption is not available under the Income Tax Act. Hence, even companies registered from January - March must file income tax return on or before 30th September of the same calendar year.

Type of Tax Return to be Filed by Company

Companies can file two types of income tax returns, namely ITR 6 and ITR 7. Most companies that are operated for profit need to file ITR 6.

Form ITR 6

Companies that are operating a business for profit must file Form ITR 6. Hence, private limited companies, limited companies and one person companies would be required to file Form ITR6.

Form ITR 7

ITR 7 must be filed by companies required to furnish return under sections 139(4A) or 139(4B) or 139(4C) or 139(4D) or 139(4E) or 139(4F). Hence, only Section 8 Company would be required to file income tax return in for ITR 7.

Return under section 139(4A) is required to be filed by companies in receipt of income derived from property held under trust or other legal obligation wholly for charitable or religious purposes or of income being voluntary contributions.
Return under section 139(4B) is required to be filed by a political party.
Return under section 139(4C) is required to be filed by
- Scientific research association
- News agency
- Association or institution
- Fund or institution or university or other educational institution or any hospital or other medical institution
Return under section 139(4D) is required to be filed by a university, college or other institution.
Return under section 139(4E) is required to be filed by a business trust.
Return under section 139(4F) is required to be filed by an investment fund.

Documents Required for Company Tax Return Filing

ITR return forms are not capable of accepting document attachments. Hence, there is no requirement for filing of any documents with the tax return like identity proof, bank statement, proof of investment, TDS certificates, etc. However, all supporting documents for the income tax return must be stored by the taxpayer and should be produced before the tax authorities when demanded in an assessment or inquiry. Class 2 digital signature is required for filing ITR 6 or ITR 7. Hence, it is important to ensure that the Directors have a valid digital signature before the income tax return filing due date.

PAN Card for Company

A company is an artificial judicial person having a separate identity.To open a bank account for file income tax returns, PAN is mandatory for a company. Hence, after incorporation of a company, the promoters must apply for PAN for the company in Form 49AA along with a copy of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies.

Filing Income Tax Return for Company

Income tax return for companies can be filed through the Income Tax website or through IndiaFilings. IndiaFilings can help you file the income tax return for your company, quickly and easily. Get in touch with an IndiaFilings Advisor to get started.