Under the Companies Act, 2013, every registered Private Limited Company, One Person Company (OPC), and Section 8 entity must fulfill strict statutory filing requirements with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). Non-compliance results in heavy daily penalties (₹100 per day per form under MCA V3 without ceiling), director disqualification under Section 164(2), and the risk of the company being struck off (Suo-Motu strike-off).
Cost of Non-Compliance
Under Section 403, late filing fees accrue at ₹100/day. Directors also face disqualification for 5 years, freezing their DIN across all corporate boards, alongside prosecution under Section 448 for false declarations.
Annual Compliance Calendar
Key annual filings include DIR-3 KYC (by Sep 30), ADT-1 (Auditor appointment), AOC-4 (Financials within 30 days of AGM), and MGT-7/7A (Annual Return within 60 days of AGM).
Essential Annual Filings Checklist
| Form | Purpose | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| INC-20A | Declaration of Commencement of Business with bank proof of paid-up capital. | Within 180 days of incorporation. |
| DIR-3 KYC / Web KYC | Annual verification of Director details, mobile OTP and email. | 30th September of every fiscal year. |
| AOC-4 | Filing Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, and Board's Report. | Within 30 days of AGM (usually 29th October). |
| MGT-7 / MGT-7A | Annual Return detailing shareholding pattern and management changes. | Within 60 days of AGM (usually 28th November). |
| DPT-3 | Return of deposits or outstanding loans not considered deposits. | 30th June of every fiscal year. |