The tax return for businesses

The deadline for submitting the tax return for businesses is 31 May every year. 

There’s a difference between submitting the tax return for a sole proprietorship and a company. There are also differences depending on the type of business you run, how big your turnover is and what kind of deductions you’re entitled to. 

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The Tax Administration is simplifying the tax return

The new tax return will reduce time spent and improve the quality of submitted information.

In 2023 (when you submit the tax return for the 2022 income year), many businesses will be able to use the new tax return. It must be submitted via an accounting or annual accounts system. The system you use determines whether you can submit the new or the old tax return.

All self-employed persons must submit the new tax return.

See more details about the new tax return for businesses

In 2022, most businesses must submit the tax return in a "standardised digital format". The reason for the changes is to simplify the submission of tax information.

Understand what the change will mean for your business