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MCA / ROC Annual Compliance

Board meetings, the AGM, financial statements, the annual return and other recurring filings with the Registrar.

Chapter 23 of 35Part 3 · Running the business7 min read
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Overview

Every company, active or not, has recurring obligations under the Companies Act: board meetings, an annual general meeting (except OPCs), filing audited financial statements and the annual return, director KYC and event-based forms when things change. LLPs file an annual statement of accounts and solvency and an annual return. Late filing attracts additional fees for each day of delay and can disqualify directors.

Who this is for

  • Directors and company secretaries
  • Designated partners of LLPs
  • Founders who handle filings themselves

Step by step

  1. Hold board meetingsMeet at the frequency and interval the Act requires; small companies and OPCs have relaxations.
  2. Finalise and audit the accountsApprove the financial statements and board report at a board meeting.
  3. Hold the AGMHold it within the time allowed after the financial year ends.
  4. File financial statements and the annual returnFile the financial statements (AOC-4) and annual return (MGT-7 or MGT-7A) within the periods set from the AGM.
  5. File other annual and event-based formsFor example auditor appointment, return of deposits, MSME dues and changes in directors, office or capital.

Documents you will need

  • Audited financial statements and auditor’s report
  • Board report
  • Minutes of meetings
  • List of shareholders and directors

The process

Forms are filed on the MCA portal with digital signatures and, where required, professional certification.

Authorities involved

  • Registrar of Companies: Receives filings and enforces compliance.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a company with no business has no filings.
  • Missing the AGM deadline.
  • Not filing changes in directors or registered office within the time allowed.

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Frequently asked questions

What happens if annual filings are missed?

Additional fees accrue for each day of delay, directors can be disqualified after continued default, and the Registrar can start strike-off proceedings.

Official sources

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