Form 16A Due Date, Penalty and How to File
Form 16A (Issue Form 16A (non-salary TDS certificate)) applies to Private Limited Company, One Person Company (OPC) and LLP. Quarterly non-salary TDS certificate within 15 days of the return due date. Penalty under 272A(2)(g) Rs 100/day per certificate.
Form 16A at a glance
- Form
- Form 16A
- Applies to
- Private Limited Company, One Person Company (OPC) and LLP
- Due date
- Quarterly: 15 August, 15 November, 15 February and 15 June
- Category
- TDS
- Filing portal
- TRACES
- CA required
- No, you can file it yourself
- Penalty / consequence
- Penalty under 272A(2)(g) Rs 100/day per certificate.
Dates reflect Indian statute as of mid-2026 and are extension prone (the MCA and CBDT issue circulars). Always confirm with your CA before filing.
Form 16A: frequently asked
What is the due date of Form 16A?+
Form 16A (Issue Form 16A (non-salary TDS certificate)) is due quarterly: 15 August, 15 November, 15 February and 15 June.
Who needs to file Form 16A?+
Form 16A applies to Private Limited Company, One Person Company (OPC) and LLP.
What is the penalty for late Form 16A?+
Penalty under 272A(2)(g) Rs 100/day per certificate.
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