Essential filing deadlines for Liaison Offices in India
Compliance | Authority | Due Date | Notes | Add Reminder |
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TDS Payments Monthly obligation |
Income Tax Dept |
7th of following month (e.g., for May, 7th June) |
Deposit tax deducted on salaries, rent, etc. | 📅 Add to Calendar |
Quarterly TDS Return Quarterly filing |
Income Tax Dept |
Q1: 31st July
Q2: 31st October
Q3: 31st January
Q4: 31st May
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File if tax is deducted on salary, rent, etc.; requires TAN | 📅 Q1 📅 Q2 📅 Q3 📅 Q4 |
Form FC-4 Annual return |
MCA (RoC) | May 30 | Annual return for foreign companies with a Liaison Office in India | 📅 Add to Calendar |
Form 16/Form 12BA Employee certificates |
Income Tax Dept | June 15 | To be issued to employees if TDS was deducted under Sec. 192 | 📅 Add to Calendar |
FLA Return (if applicable) |
RBI | July 15 | Mandatory only if LO holds foreign assets/liabilities | 📅 Add to Calendar |
Form FC-3 Financial filing |
MCA (RoC) | September 30 | File audited LO and global parent financials | 📅 Add to Calendar |
Annual Activity Certificate (AAC) |
RBI + Income Tax | September 30 | Must be CA-certified; confirms LO did not earn income | 📅 Add to Calendar |
Form 49C Statement of activities |
Income Tax Dept | November 30 | Mandatory for all LOs; includes operational and financial details | 📅 Add to Calendar |