Company Annual Filing & ROC Compliance Services in India

Every Private Limited Company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 is legally required to complete annual ROC filing and statutory compliance, irrespective of turnover, profit, or business activity.

Even dormant companies must file annual returns.

At Acumen Financial Solutions, we provide end-to-end ROC compliance services including:

• AOC-4 Filing (Financial Statements)

• MGT-7 / MGT-7A Filing (Annual Return)

• DIR-3 KYC for Directors

• ADT-1 Filing (Auditor Appointment)

• DPT-3 Filing (Return of Deposits)

• Board Meeting & AGM Compliance Support

• ITR-6 Filing for Companies

• Maintenance of Statutory Registers

• Complete MCA Compliance Management

We ensure your company remains legally compliant and protected from heavy penalties.

What is Company Annual Filing?

Company Annual Filing refers to mandatory submission of financial statements and annual returns to the Registrar of Companies (ROC) through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) portal.

It includes:

• Filing of Financial Statements in Form AOC-4

• Filing of Annual Return in Form MGT-7 or MGT-7A

• Compliance with Director KYC

• Filing of other statutory forms if applicable

Annual filing is mandatory even if:

• Company has zero turnover

• Company is not operational

• Company has no bank transactions

Non-filing results in heavy daily penalties and director disqualification.

Why ROC Compliance is Legally Mandatory

1. Mandatory Under Companies Act, 2013

All companies incorporated in India must comply with annual filing requirements under Sections 92 and 137 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Failure to comply is treated as statutory default.

2. Avoid ₹100 Per Day Penalty (Per Form)

Late filing of AOC-4 and MGT-7 attracts:

₹100 per day per form
No maximum cap

If both forms are delayed, penalty doubles.

3. Protect Directors from Disqualification

If a company fails to file annual returns for 3 consecutive financial years:

• Directors’ DIN may be disqualified

• Directors cannot become directors in other companies

• Bank signatory powers may be affected

4. Maintain Legal & Financial Credibility

Regular ROC compliance helps in:

• Bank loan approvals

• Investor due diligence

• Government tenders

• Vendor contracts

• Business expansion

Non-compliance damages corporate credibility.

Annual ROC Compliance for Private Limited Company

Below are mandatory annual compliances:

1. Board Meetings

• First Board Meeting within 30 days of incorporation

• Minimum 4 Board Meetings per year

• Gap between meetings not more than 120 days

• Proper minutes must be recorded

2. Annual General Meeting (AGM)

• First AGM within 9 months of first financial year end

• Subsequent AGMs within 6 months of financial year end

• Gap between two AGMs must not exceed 15 months

AGM approves:

• Financial Statements

• Directors’ Report

• Auditor Appointment

• Dividend (if any)

3. Filing of Financial Statements – Form AOC-4

• Must be filed within 30 days of AGM

• Includes Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow

• Auditor’s Report attached

4. Filing of Annual Return – Form MGT-7 / MGT-7A

• Must be filed within 60 days of AGM

• Includes details of:

  • Directors

  • Shareholders

  • Share Capital

  • Registered Office

5. Director KYC – Form DIR-3 KYC

• Mandatory for all directors holding DIN

• Due Date: 30 September every year

• Late filing penalty: ₹5,000

6. Appointment of Auditor – ADT-1

• First auditor within 30 days of incorporation

• ADT-1 filed within 15 days of AGM

7. DPT-3 Filing (Return of Deposits)

• Due by 30 June every year

• Mandatory for reporting outstanding loans

8. Commencement of Business – INC-20A

• Must be filed within 180 days of incorporation

• Required before borrowing or starting operations

Penalty for failure:
Company – ₹50,000
Directors – ₹1,000 per day

Event-Based ROC Compliances

Apart from annual filings, certain events trigger compliance:

• Change in Directors

• Share Allotment or Transfer

• Change in Registered Office

• Increase in Authorized Capital

• Appointment/Resignation of Auditor

• Opening/Closing Bank Account

• Loan to Directors

• Change in Shareholding

Each event requires specific form filing within prescribed timeline.

Delay leads to additional penalties.

Non-ROC Compliance (Other Statutory Compliance)

Companies must also comply with:

Tax Compliance

• GST Returns

• TDS Returns

• Advance Tax

• Income Tax Return (ITR-6)

Labour Compliance

• EPF Returns

• ESIC Returns

• Professional Tax

Regulatory Compliance

• Industry-specific laws

• Environmental laws

• Factory Act (if applicable)

Annual Compliance Due Dates Summary

ComplianceDue DateINC-20AWithin 180 days of incorporationAOC-4Within 30 days of AGMMGT-7 / MGT-7AWithin 60 days of AGMDIR-3 KYC30 SeptemberDPT-330 JuneADT-1Within 15 days of AGM

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Failure to comply results in:

• ₹100 per day late fee per form

• DIN disqualification

• Heavy financial penalties

• Prosecution in serious defaults

• Company strike-off risk

Compliance is not optional. It is statutory.

Why Choose Acumen Financial Solutions for ROC Compliance?

Acumen Financial Solutions is a trusted financial and compliance advisory firm providing structured and legally accurate ROC filing services.

We offer:

• Dedicated Compliance Manager

• Complete AOC-4 & MGT-7 Filing

• ITR-6 Filing Support

• Secretarial Documentation

• Board & AGM Assistance

• Accounting & Financial Statement Preparation

• Compliance Tracking & Due Date Alerts

• Transparent Pricing

• Nationwide Service

We manage compliance so you can focus on business growth.

Our ROC Compliance Packages

We offer annual compliance management packages covering:

• MCA Annual Filing

• Income Tax Filing

• Director KYC

• Accounting Support

• Secretarial Compliance

• Statutory Register Maintenance

Contact us for customized pricing based on your company size and compliance requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (SEO Optimized)

Is annual filing mandatory for zero turnover company?

Yes. Even dormant or inactive companies must file AOC-4 and MGT-7.

What happens if ROC filing is delayed?

₹100 per day per form penalty applies with no maximum limit.

Is audit mandatory for Private Limited Company?

Yes. Every Private Limited Company must get its financial statements audited.

When is MGT-7 filed?

Within 60 days of AGM.

When is AOC-4 filed?

Within 30 days of AGM.

Can directors be disqualified for non-filing?

Yes. Non-filing for 3 consecutive years can lead to DIN disqualification.

Ensure Full ROC Compliance Today

Avoid unnecessary penalties and legal risks.

Get expert assistance from:

Acumen Financial Solutions
Website: https://acumenca.in/

Complete your company annual filing accurately and on time.