ComplyKart Services
Tax Audit for Companies
Your company already gets a statutory audit. Cross the 44AB threshold and you need a tax audit too — different law, different report, same books. We conduct both efficiently so your finance team answers questions once, not twice.
CA/CS-guided review
Your documents and structure are checked before anything is filed.
Written scope first
Inclusions and payable charges are explained before work begins.
Support till it’s done
One team owns your filing, from the first call to the final handover.
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Fees and packages for Tax Audit for Companies
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Tax Audit for Companies Package Inclusions
- 44AB applicability and 3CD preparation for companies
- Related-party, loan and TDS clause compilation
- Coordination with statutory auditor
- E-filing by 30th September with DSC
- Report and acknowledgement handover
Overview
What a company's tax audit actually involves
Companies whose turnover crosses the Section 44AB threshold need a tax audit in addition to their Companies Act statutory audit.
The threshold is turnover above ₹1 crore (₹10 crore where cash transactions are 5% or less).
The tax audit report (Form 3CA with 3CD for companies) is filed electronically with the Income Tax Department.
It must be completed before the company's income tax return is filed.
Transfer pricing documentation is separate — companies with international transactions need that too.
Benefits
Why companies audit with us
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Both audits, one team
We conduct your statutory and tax audits together — one set of queries to your accounts team, one timeline.
3CD written for assessing officers
Our disclosures anticipate how the tax department reads them.
Group and consolidation aware
Related-party transactions, inter-company balances, MAT — handled as part of the audit, not as surprises.
Deadline discipline
Listed and large companies face hard board-meeting and filing calendars. We plan to them.
Documents
Documents required for Tax Audit for Companies
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Financial statements and books
Verified against MCA requirements
Tax and statutory records
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
Tax audit process for companies — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
Step 1 of 6
1. Check if tax audit applies
A tax audit under section 44AB applies to companies whose business turnover exceeds ₹1 crore — ₹10 crore if at least 95% of receipts and payments are through banking channels. We confirm applicability first, because a needless audit wastes money and a missed one costs penalties.
2. Appoint the tax auditor
The audit must be done by a practising Chartered Accountant. If your statutory auditor is a CA, they can usually conduct the tax audit too. We coordinate the appointment and the engagement letter.
3. Share books and records
You provide the books of account, financial statements, GST filings and supporting records. We run a pre-audit check — typically within 3–5 working days — to fix classification and reconciliation issues before the auditor starts.
4. Conduct the audit
The auditor examines the books and verifies compliance with the clauses of Form 3CD — related party transactions, loans and deposits, TDS compliance and statutory dues. We sit in the middle so queries are answered fast.
5. Sign off Form 3CA and 3CD
The audit report in Form 3CA with the statement of particulars in Form 3CD is signed by the CA and uploaded on incometax.gov.in by 30 September following the financial year.
6. File the company's ITR by 31 October
Audit cases get an extended ITR due date of 31 October. We file the company's return using the audited figures, so the return and the audit report tell the same story.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
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Corporate audit practice
Our CAs audit private limited companies across sectors — manufacturing, services, startups.
One relationship
Statutory audit, tax audit, ITR, and ROC filings can all sit with one team.
Board-ready communication
Findings presented the way directors and audit committees expect.
Corporate audit practice: Our CAs audit private limited companies across sectors — manufacturing, services, startups.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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No — only companies crossing the 44AB turnover threshold. Every company needs a statutory audit under the Companies Act, but tax audit is threshold-based.
Yes. The same firm commonly conducts the statutory audit and the tax audit — it is efficient and perfectly permissible.
The tax audit report is typically due 30 September (extended to 31 October in recent years), and the company's ITR follows. We confirm the notified dates each year.
Yes — transfer pricing documentation and Form 3CEB, typically due by 30 November. We handle that as a separate engagement.
Large 3CD disclosures — cash deposits, related-party payments, GST mismatches — draw attention. We make sure every disclosure is accurate and supported.
Yes. Tax auditors are appointed by the company each year; there is no mandatory rotation for tax audit specifically.
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Guides on Tax Audit for Companies
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Sources & how we keep this page accurate
Primary sources we refer to:
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
- GST Portal
- Income Tax Department
- IP India (Trademark / Patent / Copyright)
Last verified: 6 October 2026
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