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What is the penalty for failing to file mandatory annual forms with the MCA on time?

Failure to file these essential annual forms attracts heavy MCA penalties, which are currently ₹100 per day for each unfiled form.

How soon must a company file Form DIR-12 and Form ADT-1 following the relevant event?

Form DIR-12 (Appointment, Resignation, or Change in Directors) must be filed within 30 days of the change/event. Form ADT-1 (Appointment of Statutory Auditor) must be filed within 15 days of the AGM/Board Meeting.

What are the due dates for filing the two main annual return forms (AOC-4 and MGT-7/7A)?

Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements) must be filed within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and Form MGT-7/7A (Annual Return) must be filed within 60 days of the AGM.

What is the purpose and due date for filing the Director KYC (Form DIR-3 KYC)?

DIR-3 KYC is for the Annual Director KYC submission and must be filed by September 30th annually by every Director who possesses a Director Identification Number (DIN).

Mandatory Annual MCA Compliance Filings

All registered companies must adhere to a strict ROC compliance calendar regardless of turnover or business activity. Failure to file these essential annual forms attracts heavy MCA penalties (currently ₹100 per day).
Form No. Compliance Requirement Applicable Entity
AOC-4 Filing of Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Directors’ Report) All Companies
MGT-7/7A Filing of Annual Return (Details of shares, debt, and directors) All Companies
DIR-3 KYC Annual Director KYC submission Every Director with DIN
DPT-3 Annual Return of Deposits/Exempted Loans All Companies
INC-20A Declaration for Commencement of Business Companies incorporated after 2018
AGM Note: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) must be held by September 30th every year, or within six months from the closing of the financial year.

Event-Based MCA Forms (ROC Filings)

These forms are critical for notifying the Registrar of Companies (ROC) about changes or major corporate actions. They must be filed within a specified period of the event’s occurrence.

Form No.Purpose of FilingFiling Due Date
DIR-12Appointment, Resignation, or Change in DirectorsWithin 30 days of the change/event
ADT-1Appointment of Statutory AuditorWithin 15 days of the AGM/Board Meeting
MGT-14Filing of Special/Board ResolutionsWithin 30 days of passing the resolution (for certain resolutions)
INC-22Notice of Change in Registered Office AddressWithin 15 or 30 days of the resolution/event (depends on the nature of change)
PAS-3Return of Allotment of SharesWithin 30 days of the allotment decision
CHG-1/CHG-9Creation, Modification, or Satisfaction of Charge (Loan/Security)Within 30 days of the charge event

LLP Annual Compliance Forms

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) have a separate set of annual filings with the MCA:

  • LLP Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency): Filed within 30 days from the end of six months of the financial year (Due date is typically October 30th).

  • LLP Form 11 (Annual Return): Filed within 60 days from the close of the financial year (Due date is typically May 30th).

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