Key Audit Filing Deadlines Across USA, Canada, India, U.K., UAE, Australia, and New New Zealand

Why Audit Filing Deadlines Matter

In today’s global business environment, audit compliance is about more than meeting statutory requirements. Filing deadlines directly impact governance, transparency, and stakeholder trust.

Missing deadlines can result in penalties, reputational damage, and regulatory scrutiny. At Pacific Overseas LLC, we help businesses stay compliant across multiple jurisdictions with timely filings and global expertise.

USA Audit Filing Deadlines

• Public Companies (SEC registrants):

  • Form 10-K due within:

    • 60 days → Large Accelerated Filers

    • 75 days → Accelerated Filers

    • 90 days → Non-accelerated Filers

• Private Companies: No federal mandate, but often required by banks or investors.

Tip: Align with US GAAP or IFRS for smoother compliance.USA Audit Filing Deadlines

Canada – Audit Filing Deadlines

• Public Companies (CSA rules):

  • Annual audited statements → within 90 days of year-end

  • Interim unaudited statements → within 45 days of quarter-end

• Private Corporations: Often exempt, unless required by shareholders or creditors.

Tip: Standards vary between IFRS and ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises).

India – Audit Filing Deadlines

• Companies Act, 2013:

  • AOC-4 & MGT-7 must be filed within 30 days of AGM

  • AGM must be held within 6 months of year-end (latest by 30 September)

• Tax Audit (Section 44AB, Income Tax Act, 1961):

  • Due by 30 September after FY

  • Extended to 31 October if transfer pricing applies

Tip: Non-compliance can lead to financial penalties and director disqualification.

U.K. – Audit Filing Deadlines

• Private Limited Companies (Ltd): Annual accounts within 9 months of year-end

• Public Limited Companies (PLC): Annual accounts within 6 months of year-end

• Small Entities: May qualify for audit exemption if thresholds are met

Tip: Compliance requires filing with Companies House and following FRC standards.

UAE – Audit Filing Deadlines

• Mainland Companies (LLC): Audited statements due within 3–6 months of year-end

• Free Zone Entities (DMCC, DIFC, JAFZA, etc.): Filing deadlines range 90–180 days

Tip: IFRS compliance is mandatory and required for license renewal and banking.

Australia – Audit Filing Deadlines

• Public Companies: Audited annual reports due within 3 months of year-end

• Large Proprietary Companies: Must lodge within 4 months

• Small Proprietary Companies: Usually exempt unless requested by ASIC

Tip: Australian standards (AASB) align closely with IFRS.

New Zealand – Audit Filing Deadlines

• FMC Reporting Entities: Annual audited financials due within 4 months of balance date

• Large Overseas Companies operating in NZ: Must file within 5 months

Tip: NZ uses NZ IFRS, harmonized with global IFRS.

Why Global Compliance Matters

Managing deadlines in one country is not enough. For multinational groups, a missed filing in one jurisdiction can disrupt global reporting, investor relations, and tax compliance.

Working with Pacific Overseas LLC ensures:

• Consistency across jurisdictions

• Timely statutory filings

• Alignment with IFRS, US GAAP, and local standards

• Confidence among investors, regulators, and stakeholders

  
  

Conclusion

From New York to Toronto, London to Dubai, Mumbai to Sydney and Auckland, timely compliance with audit deadlines is essential to building trust and sustaining growth.

At Pacific Overseas LLC, our team of CPAs, Chartered Accountants, and compliance experts deliver independent audits, tax advisory, and global filings with precision and confidentiality.

📩 Contact us today to ensure you never miss a deadline — anywhere in the world.