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Annual ROC Filing: Companies Act Compliance

Complete guide to annual ROC filing for companies. Due dates, forms required, and penalties for non-compliance.

GetYourCA Team
1 February 2026·Updated 1 February 20261 min read12.5K views

What is ROC Filing?#

Registrar of Companies (ROC) filing is mandatory for all companies under the Companies Act, 2013.

Annual Returns#

AOC-4 (Financial Statements)#

  • Balance Sheet
  • Profit & Loss Account
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • Notes to accounts
  • Board reports

MGT-7 (Annual Return)#

  • Shareholding pattern
  • Board meeting details
  • Remuneration details
  • Penalty for delay: Rs 100/day

Due Dates#

FormDue Date
AOC-430 days from AGM
MGT-760 days from AGM
MGT-7A60 days from AGM (for one person company)

Events-Based Filings#

Within 30 days:#

  • Change in directors
  • Change in registered office
  • Change in share capital
  • Charge creation/modification

Penalties for Non-Compliance#

  • Late filing fee: Rs 100/day
  • Company: Up to Rs 10 lakh
  • Officers: Up to Rs 2 lakh
  • Default: Cannot file next year

How to File#

  1. Login to MCA portal
  2. Prepare required documents
  3. Fill forms online
  4. Pay filing fees
  5. Get SRN (Service Request Number)
  6. Wait for processing

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