Company Annual Filing

What is ROC Annual Filing?

All you need to know

Every company registered in India, including private limited, limited company, one person company and section 8 company must file annual returns with ROC every year. It requires conducting of an Annual General Meeting and filing annual accounts with ROC. AGM must be held within 6 months from the end of the financial year i.e. 30th September every year. In case of new companies, first AGM should be held within 18 months from the date of incorporation or 9 months from the close of financial year whichever is earlier. Companies Act 2013 mandates that your financial year should start from 1st April and end on 31st March.

Usually, a company is required to file three forms with ROC:

  • ROC Form MGT 7: which contains details of shareholding structure, change in directorship and details of the transfer of shares during the year if any. Due date for ROC Form MGT 7 would be 28th November that is 60 days from the conclusion of AGM.

  • ROC Form AOC4: which contains details and annexure relating to Balance Sheet of the Company, Profit & Loss Account, Compliance Certificate, Registered Office Address, Register of Member, Shares and Debentures details, Debt details and information about the Management of the Company. The due date for ROC Form AOC 4 would be 29th October i.e. 30 days from the conclusion of the AGM.

  • ROC Form ADT 1: is filed for auditor appointment. The due date for ROC Form ADT 1 would be 14th October i.e within 15 days from the conclusion of AGM.

Penalties for Non compliance in company return filing:

Non-filing of Annual returns entail hefty penalties. These are over and above normal fees charged by MCA and there is no way to reduce the penalties. 

Important update on Filing of annual returns of defaulting companies:

MCA has come up with a one time scheme – CFSS 2020 (Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020) wherein it allows defaulting companies (which have not filed various returns with ROC) to file returns without any penalties and late fees. Yes, it is a much needed breather and relaxation for companies which have defaulted, and still wanted to carry out business. Now, they can make good of default by filing pending forms with ROC only by paying Normal Fees and get immunity Certificate. Read more about CFSS 2020.

 

Annual return consists of information and documents that include the Balance Sheet of the Company, Profit & Loss Account, Compliance Certificate, Registered Office Address, Register of Member, Shares and Debentures details, Debt details and information about the Management of the Company. The annual return would also disclose the shareholding structure of the Company, changes in Directorship and details of transfers of securities.

Why Chithragupta as Service Provider for Your Company Annual Filing?

Entire team of Chithragupta consists of Highly qualified CA, CS, Lawyers and business administrators. Chithragupta would be a one stop destination for Company Compliance / ROC Compliance and filing and entire gamut of Professional and advisory services in India. Chithragupta has also come up with E-Retainer Concept, which is more than just Virtual CFO Services. Our Retainership Packages will absolve you of all worries of taking care of book-keeping, returns filing, advisory, HR, Payroll, Vendor Management and many other legal compliances. You may get in touch with our compliance manager on : 8074555580 or email at : caspl.social@gmail.com for free consultation and to know more about the services provided by us.