How do i lodge a final ZERO tax return for company being deregistered

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19 May 2026

Hi all,

I’m currently in the process of deregistering two Australian companies through Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). I’ve already submitted the Form 6010 – Voluntary Deregistration applications and have received notification that final lodgements need to be completed before the deregistration can be finalised.

I’m trying to clarify the exact process for lodging a final / nil (zero) company tax return with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), particularly where the companies:

Have had no trading activity
I have lodged ZERO returns for recent years
Need to be finalised purely to complete deregistration

My questions:

Is there a specific “final” or “zero return” form, or do I just lodge the standard Company Tax Return and mark it as final?
If the company had no activity, is lodging a nil return sufficient, or are there additional steps required?
Can this be lodged directly via ATO Online Services for Business, or paper copy
Are there any additional final obligations I should be aware of, such as:
Is there a direct ATO portal or link where I can complete the final return myself?

Any guidance, links, or step-by-step instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Regards

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