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MCAFiling Blog — Compliance Guides for Indian Businesses

Practical, real-world guides on Pvt Ltd registration, LLP, GST, ROC compliance, trademark, MSME and more. Written by qualified CAs — updated for 2026.

ROC Compliance

DIR-3 KYC: Annual Director KYC Guide (Due Date, Process, Penalties)

Complete guide to DIR-3 KYC — annual KYC for every DIN holder, due 30 September, ₹5,000 penalty if missed. Process for first-time vs subsequent KYC.

08 Jun 2026 6 min read
ROC Compliance

Annual Compliance Calendar for Private Limited Company (Due Dates 2026)

Complete annual compliance calendar for Pvt Ltd companies in 2026 — every form, every due date, every penalty. Bookmark this for the year.

05 Jun 2026 7 min read
ROC Compliance

INC-20A (Commencement of Business): What It Is, When to File, Penalties (2026)

Every Pvt Ltd incorporated after 2 Nov 2018 must file INC-20A within 180 days. Process, documents, penalties of ₹1,000/day + ₹50,000 fine explained.

28 May 2026 5 min read
ROC Compliance

AOC-4 Filing 2026: Due Date, Penalty, Documents, Step-by-Step Process

Complete guide to AOC-4 — the annual financial statements filing for Pvt Ltd companies. Due 30 days from AGM, ₹100/day penalty if missed.

25 May 2026 7 min read
ROC Compliance

MGT-7 / MGT-7A Annual Return: Filing Guide, Due Date, Penalty (2026)

MGT-7 is the annual return for Pvt Ltd and Public companies. MGT-7A is the simplified version for small companies and OPCs. Due 60 days from AGM.

22 May 2026 6 min read
ROC Compliance

ADT-1: Auditor Appointment Form (Process, Due Date, Penalty)

ADT-1 is filed within 15 days of AGM to intimate the RoC about auditor appointment/reappointment. ₹500/day late fee. Mandatory even if same auditor continues.

20 May 2026 5 min read
ROC Compliance

DPT-3 Annual Return of Deposits: Complete Guide (Due 30 June)

DPT-3 is the annual return of deposits and outstanding loans not treated as deposits. Mandatory even with NIL outstanding. Due 30 June every year.

18 May 2026 6 min read
ROC Compliance

DIR-12: Director Appointment, Resignation, Change — Filing Guide

DIR-12 is filed within 30 days of any change in directors — appointment, resignation, removal. Process, documents, late fees explained.

15 May 2026 5 min read
ROC Compliance

INC-22: Registered Office Change — When & How to File

INC-22 is filed for change of registered office within the same city, between cities of same RoC, or across RoC jurisdictions. Process, documents, timelines.

12 May 2026 5 min read
ROC Compliance

DIN Application (Form DIR-3): Process, Documents, Fees (2026)

DIN (Director Identification Number) is mandatory before becoming a director. Apply via DIR-3. Documents, fees, timeline, common rejections.

12 Apr 2026 5 min read
ROC Compliance

DIR-11: Director Resignation Notice (Self-Filed — Protect Yourself)

DIR-11 is the director-filed resignation notice. Protects you from being liable for company defaults after resignation. Process explained.

10 Apr 2026 4 min read
ROC Compliance

CHG-1: Charge Creation (Loans, Mortgages, Secured Borrowings)

CHG-1 is filed within 30 days of creating a charge over company assets. Bank loans, mortgages, hypothecation. Process and penalties.

08 Apr 2026 5 min read
ROC Compliance

CHG-4: Charge Satisfaction Filing (Loan Repaid — Process)

CHG-4 releases a registered charge after loan repayment. File within 30 days. Without it, charge stays on MCA records affecting future borrowings.

06 Apr 2026 4 min read
ROC Compliance

MGT-14: Filing of Board & Special Resolutions (Section 117)

MGT-14 is filed within 30 days for resolutions specified in Section 117 — special resolutions, certain board resolutions. List, process, penalty.

04 Apr 2026 5 min read
ROC Compliance

BEN-2: Significant Beneficial Ownership (SBO) Disclosure

BEN-2 is filed when an individual holds 10%+ beneficial interest indirectly. Section 90 compliance, format, penalties for non-disclosure.

02 Apr 2026 5 min read
ROC Compliance

MSC-1: Dormant Company Status — When & How to Apply

Dormant status (Section 455) reduces compliance burden for inactive companies. Eligibility, application via MSC-1, ongoing requirements.

30 Mar 2026 5 min read
ROC Compliance

INC-9: Director Declaration Form (Eligibility, Process)

INC-9 is the affidavit by first directors/subscribers at incorporation. Declarations under Section 7. Now part of integrated SPICe+.

28 Mar 2026 4 min read
ROC Compliance

CRA-2 & CRA-4: Cost Audit Applicability, Appointment, Filing

Cost audit mandatory for specified sectors above turnover thresholds. CRA-2 for auditor appointment, CRA-4 for cost audit report filing.

22 Feb 2026 5 min read

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