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Form 189 – Frequently Asked Questions
Application for approval of issue of public companies under section Schedule XV(1)(z)(i) of the Income-tax Act, 2025
Name of form as per I.T. Rules, 1962 | Form 59 | Name of form as per I.T. Rules, 2026 | 189 |
Corresponding section of I.T. Act, 1961 | 80C(2)(xix) | Corresponding section of I.T. Act, 2025 | Schedule XV(1)(z)(i) |
Corresponding Rule of I.T. Rules, 1962 | 20 | Corresponding Rule of I.T. Rules, 2026 | 331 |
1. What is Form 189?
Ans. Form 189 is required to be filed by an assessee to apply for approval of issue of public companies under section Schedule XV(1)(z)(i) of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The contribution to such issue by individuals is eligible for deduction u/s 123 of the Income-tax Act, 2025.
2. Who should file Form 189?
Ans. An assessee applying for approval of issue of public companies under section Schedule XV(1)(z)(i) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 should file Form 189.
3. What is the Due Date to file Form 189?
Ans. The form should be filed by the public company along with the documents as mentioned in the application form three months before the issue of eligible capital.
4. Why is Form 189 important?
The approval for issue of eligible capital as per Schedule XV(1)(z)(i) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 is granted based on details filed in Form 189.