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ROC Company Annual Filings

   It is mandatory for every company incorporated in India whether public or private to file the various e-Forms along with the necessary documents with the Registrar of Companies.
Annual filing of the company includes all the documentation related to the filing of financial statements and Annual return which consists of information that includes the Financial Statements of the company, Certifications(if any) Registered Office Address, Shares and Debenture details, Register of Members, Debt details and information about the Management of the Company. The annual return would also disclose the shareholdings structure of the Company, changes in Directorship and details of the transfer of securities.

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Mandatory Annual Compliances

Some of the mandatory compliances that a private Limited company must ensure:

First Board Meeting

First Meeting of Board, along with Directors, is expected to be held within 30 days of Incorporation of Company. Declaration of BM must be sent to each director at least seven days before the meeting.

Subsequent Board Meetings

Minimum of 4 Board Meetings to be checked every year with not more than 120 days gap within two meetings.

Filing Of Acknowledgement Of Interest By Directors

Every director at:
1. The first meeting in which he engages as director; or
2. The first meeting of Board in each FY; or
3. Whenever there is a variety in disclosures shall reveal in Form MBP 1 (along with a list of relatives and attention of relatives in the Company as per RPT definition), his interest or interest in any company, body corporate, organizers/firms or other organization of individuals (including shareholding interest). Form MBP‐1 shall be kept in the documents of the Company.

First Auditor

the BOD shall designate the first Auditor of the Company within 30 days of Incorporation who shall continue the office till the completion of 1st AGM. In the matter of First Auditor, filing of ADT-1 is not necessary.

Subsequent Auditor

The BOD shall delegate the Auditor Auditor in first AGM of Company who shall hold the position till the conclusion of 6th AGM and shall notify the same to ROC by filing ADT-1. The capacity to submit Form ADT 1 is that of the Company and not of the Auditor Auditor within 15 days from the time of appointment.

Annual General Meeting

Every Company is needed to hold an Annual General Meeting on or before 30th September every year during working hours (9 am to 6 pm). On a day that is not a general public holiday and either at the certified office of the Company within the city, town/ village where the certified office is positioned. A 21 bright days' notice is required to be given for the same.

Filing Of Annual Return (Form MGT-7)

Each and every Private Limited Company is expected to file its Annual Return within 60 days of operating of Annual General Meeting. Annual Return will be for the time' 1st April to 31st March'.

Filing Of Financial Statements In (Form AOC-4)

Each and every private Limited Company is expected to file its 'Balance Sheet' along with a statement of 'Profit and Loss Account' and 'Director Report' in this Form in 30 days of holding of 'Annual General Meeting'.

Statutory Audit Of Accounts

Each and every Company should prepare its Accounts and get the exact audited by a Professionals/Chartered Accountant at the end of the Financial Year mandatorily. The Auditor should provide an Audit Report and the Audited Financial Statements to file it with the Registrar.

Event-Based Compliances

Even based compliances are those who get triggered upon following of certain events like change in directors, change of registered office, change in approved share capital etc. Hence, it is essential that the happening of such events get tracked, and docility met with on time to avoid penalties or additional fees. Some of the Event-based agreements are mentioned below, along with the time limit:

ActionsForm No.Phase Limit
Change in registered office

INC-22

Within fifteen days from the date of such change

Change in Directors or KMP

DIR-12Within 30 Days of such change

Increase in Authorized Share capital

SH-7

Within 30 days of passing Ordinary Resolution

Filing of resolution and agreements

MGT-14

Within 30 days from date of passing resolution
Increase in Paid up share capital (Issue of security)PAS-3Within fifteen days from the date of the allotment
Change in secured borrowing (Creation, modification and saatisfaction of charge)

CHG-1

All types of Charges within 30 days of its creation

Application for KYC of Directors

DIR-3 KYC

On or before 30th April of immediate next Financial Year (Annual Compliance)
ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification)INC-22AOn or before 25th April 2019 (Applicable to all companies registered before 31st December 2017)
Declaration of Commencement of Business

INC-20A

Within a period of 180 days of the date of incorporation of the company. (Applicable to companies incorporated after 2nd November, 2018.)
Change in registered officeINC-22Within fifteen days from the date of such change

Change in Directors or KMP

DIR-12

Within 30 Days of such change

Increase in Authorized Share capital

SH-7

Within 30 days of passing Ordinary Resolution

Filing of resolution and agreements

MGT-14

Within 30 days from date of passing resolution
Increase in Paid up share capital (Issue of security)PAS-3Within fifteen days from the date of the allotment
Change in secured borrowing (Creation, modification and satisfaction of charge)

CHG-1

All types of Charges within 30 days of its creation

Application for KYC of Directors

DIR-3 KYC

On or before 30th April of immediate next Financial Year (Annual Compliance)
ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification)INC-22AOn or before 25th April 2019 (Applicable to all companies registered before 31st December 2017)
Declaration of Commencement of Business

INC-20A

Within a period of 180 days of the date of incorporation of the company. (Applicable to companies incorporated after 2nd November, 2018.)
Conversion of companyINC-27 Within 15 Days of receipt of the order from the central Government
Removal of Auditor before ExpiryADT-2Within 30 days from date of passing SR
Report for Disqualification of the DirectorDIR-9To be filed by company within 30 days of such disqualification

Documents Required for Annual Filing of Company

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ’s)

What is the due date for filing of annual return with ROC?

Every company shall file with the ROC a copy of the annual return, within 60 days from the date on which the annual general meeting is held.

Which companies are required to file annual return?

All companies (private limited company, one person company, limited company, section 8 company, etc) are required to file an annual return with the MCA every year. In addition to filing MCA annual return, companies would also be required to file income tax return.

What are the documents required for ROC filing?

Documents Required for ROC Annual Filing Profit & Loss Account: Form AOC-4 to be filed while ROC filing by all companies. Annual Return: MGT 7 to be filed by companies. Cost Audit Report: Form CRA 4 to be filed by the companies.

Is the Annual Filing mandatory for all companies?

Yes. RoC compliance for 'Private Limited Companies' is mandatory for every certified company. Irrespective of the entire turnover or the capital amount, the company should comply with the annual compliance mandates. The 'annual compliance' is due after the AGM of the company every it's an initial fiscal year.

What is the penalty for Annual non-compliance of Private Company?

Companies missing to follow the statutory compliance for Private Limited has been charged ₹100 for 'each day' of a delay till the exact date of filing. For constant non-compliance/failure, penalty apart from the additional Government fee can be levied on both – company and directors, including the imprisonment.

When is the Annual Return of Private Limited Company need to be signed by Company Secretary?

Every Private Company whose paid-up capital is less than five crores need to get their annual return signed by Company Secretary in Practice.

Is audited financial statement mandatory annual filing?

Audited financial statements are mandatory for each and every company after its incorporation. The company must file the audited financial/administrative records only. Also, non-audit of the financial statement is not an excuse to delay the annual filing.

Does the designation of authoritative Auditor fall under annual compliance?

A company can opt to designate a statutory auditor either for five consecutive years or till the ending of next AGM. Nevertheless, a designation of the statutory Auditor cannot be taken as a part of 'annual compliance'.

Which form gets filed for appointment of Auditor?

Form ADT-1 is required to be applied for appointment or removal of Statutory Auditor.

In a matter of no operations in the company, do directors need to sign director’s statements for records?

It is mandatory as per the Latest Companies Act to submit the signed Director Report for each and every fiscal year with MCA by filing an annual return of the company. The Director Report is taken as an attachment for the form 'MGT-7'.

How should the transfer of shares of the company be concerned to the MCA?

Such intimation can be made through filing MGT-7 by the company.