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Partnership Tax Return Filing
Operating a Partnership Firm in India involves a range of crucial financial and legal responsibilities. It is imperative to adhere to various tax and regulatory requirements to ensure the smooth functioning and growth of your business. These obligations encompass filing Income Tax Returns, TDS Returns, GST Returns, EPF Returns, and occasionally undergoing a Tax Audit.
The submission of tax returns is a fundamental responsibility for Partnership Firms in India. At IndiaFilings, we recognize the importance of complying with Indian tax laws and the potential advantages associated with it. Our comprehensive services are meticulously crafted to aid business proprietors in navigating the intricate landscape of compliance. To simplify these compliance duties, IndiaFilings offers expert guidance, streamlining the process and eliminating hassles for business owners.
By partnering with us, you can ensure compliance with income tax on partnership firms and explore opportunities to optimize your tax benefits, enabling your business to thrive while adhering to tax regulations.
Partnership Firm
A partnership firm is a business entity formed by two or more individuals working together under a single enterprise. There are two main categories of partnership firms:
Partnership, in essence, is an agreement entered into by two or more persons who have mutually consented to share the profits or losses arising from a jointly conducted business. The individuals involved in a partnership arrangement are individually known as partners and collectively referred to as a firm. Partners need to be aware of the partnership firm tax rate and how it affects the distribution of profits. Partners are responsible for maximizing firm advantage, fair dealings, and maintaining accurate records with full transparency for all partners' benefit.
Income Tax Return filing for Partnership Firm
Every partnership firm in India is obligated to file income tax returns annually, regardless of whether the firm has generated income or incurred losses during the financial year. Understanding the partnership firm tax rate (30%) is crucial for making informed financial decisions within the business. Even if there was no business activity and the partnership firm's income is zero (NIL), filing an NIL income tax return within the stipulated due date is still mandatory.
Partnership Firm Tax slabs / LLP for AY 2023-24
Under the provisions of the Income Tax Act 1961, a partnership firm in India is subject to the following tax percentages:
Minimum Alternate Tax for Partnership Firms
Similar to income tax applicable for a company, partnership firms are subject to minimum alternate Tax. A minimum alternate tax of 18.5% of adjusted total income is applicable. Hence, income tax payable by a partnership firm's profits cannot be less than 18.5 percent (increased by income tax surcharge, education cess, and secondary and higher education cess).
Deductions Allowed
When computing the liability of income tax on partnership firm, deductions are permitted for the following:
ITR Forms for a Partnership Firm
Partnership Firms can file their ITR for income tax on partnership firms through Form ITR-4 or ITR-5.
ITR-4
ITR-4 is to be filed by those partnership firms which are a Total Income of up to 50 lakh and have income from Business and Profession, which is computed under presumptive basis.
ITR-5
ITR-5 is to be filed by those partnership firms who are required to get their account audited.
Deadline for Partnership Firm Tax Filing
The deadline for filing ITR for a partnership firm depends on whether an audit is required:
Filing of GST Returns
Every GST-registered person is required to file GST Returns, and every partnership firm is required to be under GST if its aggregate annual turnover exceeds Rs. 20 lacs. Usually, the GST-registered partnership firms have to file GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-9 returns. If the firm has opted for a composition scheme, then GSTR-4 is to be filed.
TDS Return
The TDS Return is to be filed where the partnership firm has a valid TAN, and the type of return to be filed depends upon the purpose of deduction. The types of TDS Return are:
EPF Return filing
The partnership firm is required to get EPF registration if it employs more than ten persons, and accordingly, filing of EPF return becomes mandatory.
Accounting and bookkeeping
Books of account are required to be maintained if the partnership firm's sale/turnover/gross receipts from the business is more than Rs. 25,00,000 or the income from the business is more than Rs. 2,50,000 in any of the three preceding years.
Tax Audit
A partnership firm is required to have a tax audit carried out if the sales, turnover, or gross receipts of business exceed Rs. 1 crore in the financial year. However, it may be required to get its account audited in certain other circumstances.
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With IndiaFilings by your side, you can concentrate on growing your partnership firm while we take care of your compliance needs. This ensures your business maintains a strong financial footing and legal standing. We understand the intricacies of income tax on partnership firms, including tax slabs, deductions, and filing deadlines. Our team will guide you through the process efficiently and accurately.
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Partnership Compliance FAQ's
MCA Compliance
Every registered entity must fulfill its compliance obligations at the end of each financial year. These typically encompass tasks such as auditing financial records, filing income tax returns, and submitting annual forms to the MCA.
Form | Company Compliance | Due date | Penalty |
COB Filing | Commence of Business Certificate | To be filed before 180 days of company Incorporation | Rs.50,000 for non-compliance |
DIR 3 EKYC | Any director with DIN | On or Before 30th September every year | Deactivation of the DIN A late filing fee of Rs.5,000 Disqualification of the Directors |
Form ADT 1 | Appointment of auditor | Within 15 days from the date of appointment of the Auditor | Late fees will be applicable, with fees ranging from 2 to 12 times the nominal fee, depending on the number of days of delay. |
Form AOC 4 | Filing financial statements of the company | 30 days from the conclusion of the AGM | Late fees will be applicable, with fees ranging from 2 to 12 times the nominal fee, depending on the number of days of delay. |
Form MGT 7 | Annual Returns of the Company | 60 days from the conclusion of the AGM |
In addition to the above filings, depending on the type of entity and business activity more compliance filing maybe applicable. Please check with an IndiaFilings Advisor to help you with the compliance for your company.
All Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) registered in India are required to file statutory returns with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) each year. IndiaFilings can help you maintain your LLP Compliance at a very affordable price.
Form | LLP Compliance | Due date | Penalty |
DIR 3 KYC | For every designated partners of a limited liability partnership (LLP) with DIN | Before 30th September every year | Deactivation of the DIN A late filing fee of Rs.5,000 Disqualification of the Partners |
Form 11 | Annual Returns | May 30th every year | Late fees will be applicable, ranging from 1 to 15 times the nominal fee for Small LLPs and 1 to 30 times the nominal fee for other than Small LLPs, depending on the number of days of delay. |
Form 8 | Statements of Accounts and Solvency | 30th October every year |
Apart from the aforementioned filings, there might be additional compliance filings that could be relevant for LLPs. Please consult with an IndiaFilings Advisor to assist you with the compliance needs of your LLP.
Entity | Form | Due date |
Private Limited Company | Annual Return (Form MGT-7) | 60 days from the conclusion of the AGM or 28th November 2024 (Which Ever is Earlier) |
Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) | 29th October 2024 | |
DIR-3 KYC | 30th September 2024 | |
Form DPT-3 | 30th June 2024 | |
Form ADT-1 | Within 15 days from the date of appointment of the Auditor | |
ITR 6 (Non audit case) | 31st July 2024 | |
ITR 6 (Audit Cases) | 31st October 2024 | |
GSTR 9 | 31st Dec 2024 | |
Limited Liability Partnership | ITR 5 (Non audit case) | 31st July 2024 |
ITR Form 5 (Audit case) | 30th September 2024 | |
Annual return - Form 11 | 30 May 2024 | |
Financial Statements - Form 8 | 30 October 2024 |
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