File a corporation income tax return
How do I file my corporation income tax return?
Most resident corporations must file a T2 return each tax year, including inactive corporations with no tax payable. CRA lists specific exceptions and separate rules for non-residents. Check the corporation’s tax year and required filing method before preparing the return.
Where to begin
- Confirm the corporation’s filing obligation and tax year using CRA’s T2 guidance.
- Review the applicable electronic-filing rules and exceptions.
- Follow the preparation instructions for the return and required schedules.
- Check the T2 filing deadline and the corporation’s payment obligations separately.
Before you open the official service
- Corporation tax year
- Financial records and filing method
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
A corporate income-tax return is separate from a corporate registry annual return. A filing extension must not be assumed to extend payment obligations.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Forms and checklists
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