Clarification regarding applicability of section 44AD

Suraj Mali (25 Points)

14 July 2019  
If co xyz has total annual turnover of Rs. 85,00,000/- (i.e. less than 1cr) and if I want to declared profit less than 8%(which is the requirement of section 44AD) without audit can I?

As per 44 AB audit is required only if turnover exceeds Rs.1cr.

But in section 44AD audit is required if you declared profit less than 8%.

My doubt is section 44AD is compulsory or optional?

In such if I don't go for 44 AD and I simply maintain my full books of accounts declaring profit less than 8% still audit is required ?