Every company whether (public or private) are required to file the annual accounts and annual return as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 within 30 days and 60 days respectively from the conclusion of the annual general meeting. Further, it is also required to file an Income Tax Return on or before 30th September every year
Procedure of ROC filing of annual return and annual accounts:
Purpose of E-Form |
Due date of filing |
E-Form to be filed |
Attachments/ Documents |
Applicability on company |
Appointment of Auditor |
15 days from the conclusion of AGM |
Form ADT-1 |
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Private Company, Public Limited Companies, Listed Company |
Filing of Annual Accounts |
30 days from the conclusion of the AGM |
Form AOC-4 and Form AOC-4 CFS (in case of Consolidated financial statements) |
|
Private Company, Public Limited Companies |
Filing of Annual Accounts in XBRL mode |
30 days from the conclusion of the AGM |
Form AOC-4(XBRL) |
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Listed companies in India and their Indian subsidiaries (or) a public company With paid-up capital >= 5 crores (or) With turnover>=100 crores |
Filing of Annual Return |
60 days from the conclusion of AGM |
Form MGT-7 |
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Private Company, Public Limited Companies, Listed Company |
Filing of resolutions with MCA regarding Board Report and Annual Accounts |
30 days from the date of Board Meeting |
Form MGT-14 |
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Public Companies and Listed Companies (Exempted for private companies) |
Filing of Cost Audit Report |
30 days from the receipt of Cost Audit Report |
Form CRA-4 |
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Specified Companies liable for cost audit |
Attachments as per above e-forms information table
Certificate of Incorporation of Co.
PAN card
DSC of director of 1 director
Filing of ADT-1
Filing of AOC-4/ AOC-4 (XBRL)
Filing of MGT-7
MGT-14
CRA-7
Drafting of necessary resolutions, minutes, agenda, notice for AGM
Statutory Registers update
Yes, ROC annual filing compliances are compulsory for each and every company (whether private/public/listed/unlisted/OPC) irrespective of the turnover or capital of the company
Yes, Audited Financial Statements are mandatory for every company for compliance of annual filings with ROC
A company can opt to appoint a statutory auditor either for a period of 5 consecutive years or till the conclusion of next AGM. Thus, rotation of auditor after 5 years is compulsory. Form ADT-1 is required to be filed for appointment or replacement of statutory auditor
If any company fails to file annual accounts or annual return with other necessary forms, it will lead to an additional fee of Rs. 100 per day for each form. Continuous default in annual compliance may result in disqualification of director, fine & imprisonment and even striking off the company
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