Starter
₹9,999+ GST, per year
The statutory minimum.
- AOC-4 (financial statements)
- MGT-7A (annual return)
- DIR-3 KYC for all directors
- AGM notice
Company annual filings, done before the ROC penalty clock starts.
AOC-4, MGT-7A, DIR-3 KYC and the AGM, on one calendar. Late fees shown before you decide.
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What is late?
Plan
Everything in Starter, plus
- Board and AGM minutes
- Statutory registers
- ADT-1 auditor appointment
- Company income tax return
- Professional fee₹14,999
- GST at 18% on our fee₹2,700
- ROC additional fee, paid to the government₹100 per day per form, AOC-4 and MGT-7, 30 days late₹6,000
All-in total
Late fees are paid to the government at cost, if filed today. Our fee covers the filing and the follow-up.
Key facts
- Filing
- Annual ROC filings for a company: AOC-4, MGT-7A or MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC, ADT-1, DPT-3, MSME-1
- Governing law and forms
- Companies Act 2013, Sections 92, 96, 137 and 139; forms filed on the MCA portal with a director's DSC
- Time taken
- Financial year ends 31 March; AGM by 30 September; AOC-4 within 30 days and MGT-7A within 60 days of the AGM
- Our fee from
- ₹9,999 per year + GST
- Government fees
- MCA filing fees depend on authorised capital and are paid at cost. Audit fee is quoted by the auditor.
- Who it is for
- Private Limited Companies and OPCs that want every ROC filing done on time, with the audit coordinated
- Late fee
- ₹100 per day per form for AOC-4 and MGT-7; ₹5,000 for a late DIR-3 KYC
- Recurring obligations
- Every year regardless of turnover; the statutory audit is mandatory for every company
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Is our annual filings service right for you?
It fits if you
You run a Private Limited Company or OPC
Every company files AOC-4 and MGT-7A each year and gets audited, whatever its turnover. Even a company with zero revenue has to file.
You missed a date last year
The ROC additional fee is ₹100 per day per form with no upper cap, so a filing that is six months late costs more than the filing itself.
You are raising money or applying for a loan
Investors and banks pull the MCA master data first. Filed forms and an active status remove the first awkward question in due diligence.
Transparent pricing. Government fees itemised, always.
Professional fees below are per year and exclude GST. MCA filing fees are paid at cost, and the audit fee is quoted by the auditor.
Growth
₹14,999+ GST, per year
Filings plus the paperwork behind them.
Everything in Starter, plus
- Board and AGM minutes
- Statutory registers
- ADT-1 auditor appointment
- Company income tax return
Complete
₹24,999+ GST, per year
Filings, books review and the ITR.
Everything in Growth, plus
- Bookkeeping review before the audit
- Audit coordination
- DPT-3 and MSME-1 where applicable
Why the ₹999 offers cost more
The ₹999 offerBizExpress
Statutory auditNot mentioned until the auditor asks for a separate feeCoordinated with an independent auditor; their fee stated before you sign
DIR-3 KYCCharged per director as an extraIncluded for every director in every plan
Board and AGM minutesLeft to you, so the registers are empty at inspectionDrafted, signed and kept in the statutory registers
RemindersAn email the week the form is dueA yearly calendar shared in April, with a WhatsApp nudge 30 days before each date
What happens through the year
The financial year ends on 31 March. Everything below counts from there, and most companies finish their filings by the end of November.
- 1April
Books closed, calendar shared
You share the bank statements, sales and purchase data for the year. We close the books, reconcile them and send you the year's filing calendar with every due date.
- 2May to July
Audit and financial statements
The auditor reviews the books and signs the audit report. We prepare the balance sheet, profit and loss account, notes and the board's report for the directors to approve.
- 3By 30 September
AGM held, DIR-3 KYC filed
You hold the AGM on the notice we draft and approve the accounts. Each director's DIR-3 KYC is filed by 30 September, because a lapse deactivates the DIN.
- 4Within 30 days of the AGM
AOC-4 filed
We file the audited financial statements in AOC-4 with the auditor's report and the board's report attached. ADT-1 goes in the same fortnight if the auditor was appointed at this AGM.
- 5Within 60 days of the AGM
MGT-7A or MGT-7 filed
The annual return with the shareholding, directors and meetings for the year. Small companies and OPCs file the shorter MGT-7A; larger companies file MGT-7 with the MGT-8 certificate where required.
- 6By 31 October
Income tax return filed
A company's ITR is due by 31 October because every company is an audit case. In the Growth and Complete plans we file it from the same audited numbers, so nothing is reworked.
The dates on every company's calendar
- 30 April and 31 OctoberMSME-1 for payments to MSME suppliers pending beyond 45 days
- 30 JuneDPT-3, the return of deposits and loans from directors or others
- 30 SeptemberAGM (first AGM within 9 months of the first financial year end) and DIR-3 KYC for every director
- 30 days after the AGMAOC-4 financial statements; ₹100 per day per form after that
- 60 days after the AGMMGT-7A or MGT-7 annual return; ₹100 per day per form after that
- 31 OctoberCompany income tax return; tax audit report by 30 September where it applies
- 30 May and 30 OctoberFor LLP clients: Form 11 annual return and Form 8 statement of accounts
Documents you need
Most of this already exists in your accounting software or your incorporation folder. Share it on WhatsApp or by a shared drive.
For the accounts
- Bank statements for all company accounts, 1 April to 31 March
- Sales and purchase invoices, or an export from your accounting software
- GST returns filed during the year, if registered
- TDS challans and returns, if you deduct tax
- Loan agreements and any money received from directors
From the company's records
- Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA
- Last year's AOC-4, MGT-7A and audit report, if this is not the first year
- Current list of shareholders and any transfers during the year
- Digital signatures of at least one director, valid on the filing date
From each director
- PAN and Aadhaar, with the mobile number and email linked to them for the DIR-3 KYC OTP
- Disclosure of interest in other companies (Form MBP-1) for the first board meeting of the year
Want this as a checklist?
We send the list to your WhatsApp so you can tick it off from your phone.
Company Annual Filings vs LLP vs OPC
| Feature | Pvt Ltd | LLP | OPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual accounts filing | AOC-4 within 30 days of the AGM | Form 8 by 30 October | AOC-4 within 180 days of the year end |
| Annual return | MGT-7A (small company) or MGT-7 within 60 days of the AGM | Form 11 by 30 May | MGT-7A within 60 days of the date an AGM would have been due |
| AGM | By 30 September every year | Not required | Not required |
| Statutory audit | Every year, whatever the turnover | Only above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution | Every year, whatever the turnover |
| Board meetings | At least 4 a year, or 2 for a small company | Not required by law | At least 2 a year, one in each half |
| Director or partner KYC | DIR-3 KYC by 30 September | DIR-3 KYC by 30 September for each designated partner | DIR-3 KYC by 30 September |
| Late fee | ₹100 per day per form, no cap | Rises with the delay, tiered by LLP size | ₹100 per day per form, no cap |
| Income tax return | 31 October, at 25% or 22% under 115BAA | 31 July, or 31 October if audited, at 30% | 31 October, at 25% or 22% under 115BAA |
Pvt Ltd
- Annual accounts filing
- AOC-4 within 30 days of the AGM
- Annual return
- MGT-7A (small company) or MGT-7 within 60 days of the AGM
- AGM
- By 30 September every year
- Statutory audit
- Every year, whatever the turnover
- Board meetings
- At least 4 a year, or 2 for a small company
- Director or partner KYC
- DIR-3 KYC by 30 September
- Late fee
- ₹100 per day per form, no cap
- Income tax return
- 31 October, at 25% or 22% under 115BAA
LLP
- Annual accounts filing
- Form 8 by 30 October
- Annual return
- Form 11 by 30 May
- AGM
- Not required
- Statutory audit
- Only above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution
- Board meetings
- Not required by law
- Director or partner KYC
- DIR-3 KYC by 30 September for each designated partner
- Late fee
- Rises with the delay, tiered by LLP size
- Income tax return
- 31 July, or 31 October if audited, at 30%
OPC
- Annual accounts filing
- AOC-4 within 180 days of the year end
- Annual return
- MGT-7A within 60 days of the date an AGM would have been due
- AGM
- Not required
- Statutory audit
- Every year, whatever the turnover
- Board meetings
- At least 2 a year, one in each half
- Director or partner KYC
- DIR-3 KYC by 30 September
- Late fee
- ₹100 per day per form, no cap
- Income tax return
- 31 October, at 25% or 22% under 115BAA
- Choose a Pvt Ltd if you will raise equity or grant ESOPs; the heavier filing calendar is the price of that.
- Choose an LLP if you run a services firm with partners and want the lightest annual compliance.
- Choose an OPC if you are a solo founder who wants limited liability and can skip the AGM.
Six mistakes we see every week
- Assuming a dormant company has nothing to file
AOC-4 and MGT-7A are due even with nil revenue. Two years of non-filing can trigger strike-off, and three years disqualifies every director for five years.
- Letting a director's DIR-3 KYC lapse
The DIN is deactivated on 1 October and every form signed with it bounces until the ₹5,000 fee is paid. It is the cheapest filing on the list and the most often missed.
- Holding the AGM late and filing everything late
AOC-4 and MGT-7A count from the AGM date, but the AGM itself has a 30 September deadline. A late AGM does not push the filing dates; it adds a separate default.
- Ignoring the loan from a director
Money a director puts in to cover expenses is reportable in DPT-3 by 30 June. Leave it out and the balance sheet and the return no longer match.
- Appointing an auditor without filing ADT-1
The audit report is signed, but the ROC has no record of who the auditor is. ADT-1 is a small form with its own additional fee when late.
- Treating the LLP the same as the company
LLP dates are earlier: Form 11 by 30 May and Form 8 by 30 October. Founders who own both often plan for September and miss May.
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Questions founders ask about Annual Filings
How much do company annual filings cost?
Our professional fee starts at from ₹9,999 per year a year for the statutory minimum: AOC-4, MGT-7A, DIR-3 KYC for all directors and the AGM notice. MCA filing fees depend on your authorised capital and are paid at cost. The audit fee is quoted separately by the independent auditor, and we tell you that figure before you sign up.
How long do company annual filings take?
The full cycle runs from April to November. Books close in April, the audit takes a few weeks between May and July, the AGM happens by 30 September, AOC-4 is filed within 30 days of the AGM and MGT-7A within 60 days. If you come to us late in the year with clean books, the forms themselves take about a week.
What is the penalty for late annual filings?
The ROC additional fee is ₹100 per day per form for AOC-4 and MGT-7A, with no upper cap. A filing that is 100 days late costs ₹10,000 in additional fee before our charges. Late DIR-3 KYC costs ₹5,000 per director. Persistent non-filing can lead to the company being struck off and the directors disqualified.
Do I need a statutory audit if my company has no revenue?
Yes. Every company registered under the Companies Act has to be audited each year, regardless of turnover or activity. This is the main difference from an LLP, which is audited only above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution. The audit report is attached to AOC-4, so the filing cannot go in without it.
What is the difference between MGT-7 and MGT-7A?
MGT-7A is the shorter annual return for small companies and One Person Companies. MGT-7 is the full form for everyone else and needs a practising company secretary's certificate in MGT-8 above certain thresholds. A small company is defined by paid-up capital and turnover limits under the Act, and most startups qualify in their early years.
When must the AGM be held?
By 30 September each year, and within six months of the financial year end. The first AGM after incorporation can be held within nine months of the first financial year end. An OPC does not need to hold an AGM at all. The notice goes out 21 clear days in advance unless all members consent to a shorter notice.
What is DIR-3 KYC and who has to file it?
Every person who holds a DIN on 31 March files DIR-3 KYC by 30 September, whether or not they are currently a director. It confirms their mobile number, email and address by OTP. After the first year, a web-based version takes a few minutes if nothing has changed. A missed filing deactivates the DIN and costs ₹5,000 to restore.
What are DPT-3 and MSME-1, and do they apply to me?
DPT-3 is due by 30 June and reports loans, advances and money received that are not deposits, including money from directors. It applies to most companies with any borrowing. MSME-1 is a half-yearly return, due 30 April and 31 October, for payments to MSME suppliers outstanding beyond 45 days. If you have neither, we confirm that in writing.
Can you handle my LLP's annual filings too?
Yes. An LLP files Form 11 by 30 May and Form 8 by 30 October, plus DIR-3 KYC for each designated partner and the income tax return. Audit applies only above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution. The LLP late fee is tiered and rises with the delay rather than a flat daily rate. Ask for the LLP price on WhatsApp.
My company has not filed for two years. Can this be fixed?
Usually yes, and the sooner the better. We first check the MCA status: if the company is active, we file the pending years with the additional fee. If it has been struck off, restoration needs an NCLT application and is a separate engagement. Directors disqualified under Section 164 have to wait out the five-year period unless the courts have said otherwise.
Does this include the income tax return and GST returns?
The company income tax return is included in the Growth and Complete plans because it is prepared from the same audited numbers. GST returns are monthly or quarterly and are priced on their own page. If you take both annual filings and GST filing with us, one expert owns the whole calendar and you get one set of reminders.
What happens if the auditor resigns or has to change?
The outgoing auditor files ADT-3 and the company appoints a replacement at a general meeting, filing ADT-1 within 15 days. We coordinate both so the audit for the year is not delayed. An auditor can hold office for five years at a stretch, so most small companies only deal with this once early on.
Sources and official references
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