This discussion clarifies whether a private limited company can claim depreciation on a car registered in a director's name, even if used solely for business and accounted for by the company. The consensus is that for depreciation to be claimed under the Income Tax Act, the asset must be registered in the company's name. If financed by the business, it remains disallowable, and the company should instead pay conveyance expenses to the director for using their personal vehicle.
Car is registered in the name of the director of the Pvt.Ltd. Company. But Car is used exclusively for business purpose and shown in books of accounts of the company. can depreciation be charged under Income Tax Act under the name of the company?