Whether roc filing fees are deductible for income tax
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03 August 2009
Whether roc filing fees are deductible for income tax i.e increase in authorised capital, form 20B, 23ac fees etc
03 August 2009
Yes, this will be covered under section 37 as general deduction. Ledger head may be filing fees.
03 August 2009
YES
03 August 2009
Whether there is any distinction between capital & revenue expenditure in respect of roc filing fees. i.e. Fees paid for increase in Authorised share capital
03 August 2009
Whether there is any distinction between capital & revenue expenditure in respect of roc filing fees. i.e. Fees paid for increase in Authorised share capital
24 November 2011
The expenditure incurred in connection with the raising of the authorised capital was held to be capital expenditure by the Hon AP High Court in Vazirsultan Tobacco Co ltd V CIT (1988) 174 I 689(AP) which was approved by the Hon Supreme court in Punjab state Industri Development Corporation V CIT (1997)225 ITR 792(SC).
Whether it shall be allowed ?
Whether it shall be allowed ?
03 August 2025
Great question! The distinction between **capital** and **revenue expenditure** for ROC filing fees depends on the nature of the filing.
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## 🔹 **ROC Filing Fees – Deductibility under Income Tax**
### 1. **Fees related to routine annual filings or compliance (e.g., Form 20B, Form 23AC fees):**
* These are **revenue expenditures** because they are recurring and related to the day-to-day compliance of the company.
* Deductible under **Section 37(1)** as business expenses.
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### 2. **Fees paid for increase in Authorised Share Capital:**
* This is a **capital expenditure** because it relates to **raising capital** and changing the company's capital structure.
* Not an expense in the ordinary course of business; it **creates or enhances a capital asset (share capital)**.
* Therefore, it is **not allowed as a deduction** under normal business expenses.
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## 🔹 **Judicial Precedents:**
* **Vazirsultan Tobacco Co. Ltd. v. CIT (1988) 174 ITR 689 (AP)**
* **Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation v. CIT (1997) 225 ITR 792 (SC)**
Both rulings confirmed that expenses incurred for increasing the authorised share capital, including ROC fees, are **capital in nature**.
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## ✅ **Summary Table**
| Type of ROC Fee | Nature of Expense | Deductible under Income Tax? |
| --------------------------------------- | ------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Annual filing fees (Form 20B, 23AC) | Revenue expenditure | Yes, deductible under Section 37 |
| Fees for increase in authorised capital | Capital expenditure | No, not deductible |
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## 🔹 **ROC Filing Fees – Deductibility under Income Tax**
### 1. **Fees related to routine annual filings or compliance (e.g., Form 20B, Form 23AC fees):**
* These are **revenue expenditures** because they are recurring and related to the day-to-day compliance of the company.
* Deductible under **Section 37(1)** as business expenses.
---
### 2. **Fees paid for increase in Authorised Share Capital:**
* This is a **capital expenditure** because it relates to **raising capital** and changing the company's capital structure.
* Not an expense in the ordinary course of business; it **creates or enhances a capital asset (share capital)**.
* Therefore, it is **not allowed as a deduction** under normal business expenses.
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## 🔹 **Judicial Precedents:**
* **Vazirsultan Tobacco Co. Ltd. v. CIT (1988) 174 ITR 689 (AP)**
* **Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation v. CIT (1997) 225 ITR 792 (SC)**
Both rulings confirmed that expenses incurred for increasing the authorised share capital, including ROC fees, are **capital in nature**.
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## ✅ **Summary Table**
| Type of ROC Fee | Nature of Expense | Deductible under Income Tax? |
| --------------------------------------- | ------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Annual filing fees (Form 20B, 23AC) | Revenue expenditure | Yes, deductible under Section 37 |
| Fees for increase in authorised capital | Capital expenditure | No, not deductible |
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If you need, I can help draft notes for accounts or tax return disclosures accordingly.
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