Company Annual Filing

Annual Filing for Company in India
Timely & 100% Online

Every Private Limited Company, OPC, and Small Company in India is required to complete annual compliance filings under the Companies Act, 2013 and Income Tax Act. These compliances generally include ROC filings such as AOC-4, MGT-7 / MGT-7A, ADT-1, DPT-3, DIR-3 KYC, MSME-1 (where applicable), along with Income Tax Return filing and statutory audit compliances. Unlike LLPs, statutory audit is mandatory for every company, irrespective of turnover or business activity. Delayed filing can lead to heavy additional fees, penalties, and compliance issues with MCA and Income Tax authorities.

At Legal Terminus, we manage the complete annual compliance cycle through one coordinated team with timely filing support, regular reminders, and proactive status updates to help your company stay compliant throughout the year. Plans start from ₹6,999/year + GST. Filings are completed through the official MCA and Income Tax portals.

Late-Fee Zero

8+ Forms Filed

Audit Coordinated

Monthly Updates

3,800+

Company annual cycles filed

100%

Late-fee zero promise honoured

7+

Years of Legal Expertise

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Keep your company compliant at pocket-friendly prices

8-FORM FILING ONLY

ELEMENTAL

₹10,499

₹6,999

+ Govt. fees & GST extra

Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements) – within 30 days from AGM
Form MGT-7 / MGT-7A (Annual Return) – within 60 days from AGM
Form ADT-1 (Auditor Appointment) – within 30 days from AGM
Form DPT-3 (Deposits Return) – by 30 June
Company ITR-6 – by 31 October
DSC affixation by Directors + CA
Challan + Acknowledgement to client
Client provides audited financials + secretarial docs

+ SECRETARIAL DOCS PREP

ENRICHED

₹22,499

₹14,999

+ Govt. fees & GST extra

Everything in Elemental
Board Report drafting (Section 134)
Notice for AGM drafting (Section 101)
List of Directors preparation
List of Shareholders / Members register
Auditor appointment documents for AGM
Board Meeting + AGM minutes drafting
Resolutions drafting (Board + Shareholders)
Client provides audited financials

+ BOOKS + AUDIT COORD. (T/o < ₹1 Cr)

SUPREME

₹39,999

₹26,999

+ Govt. fees & GST extra

Everything in Enriched
For companies with turnover under ₹1 crore
(Tax-audit cases > ₹1Cr – custom quote)
Year-round bookkeeping (Tally / Zoho Books)
Profit & Loss Account preparation
Balance Sheet (Schedule III) preparation
Notes to Accounts + IT computation
Statutory audit coordination (Section 139 – mandatory)
Audit by LT's panel CA or your existing auditor
Audit fee paid directly by company to CA

Indicative Government Fees – Company Annual FilingsAt Actuals

AOC-4 + MGT-7 / MGT-7A Govt fees are SLAB-BASED by AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL. Late fees are ₹100/day per form with NO CAP (plus Section 403 additional fee multipliers). DIR-3 KYC has ₹5,000 mandatory penalty if late.

Authorised Share Capital	AOC-4 / MGT-7 (per form)	Late Fee
Up to ₹1 lakh	₹200	₹100 per day – NO CAP
₹1 lakh – ₹5 lakh	₹300	₹100 per day – NO CAP
₹5 lakh – ₹25 lakh	₹400	₹100 per day – NO CAP
₹25 lakh – ₹1 crore	₹500	₹100 per day – NO CAP
Above ₹1 crore	₹600	₹100 per day – NO CAP

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By subscribing to the above plans, you agree to abide by our following additional terms and conditions

Annual Engagement Model: Our Company Annual Filing plans are annual engagements (one engagement, one financial year — April to March). The plan covers all mandatory ROC + Income Tax annual filings for ONE COMPANY (Private Limited / OPC / Small Company). The plan tier defines additional scope: Elemental (filings only), Enriched (Secretarial documents preparation), Supreme (+books + statutory audit coordination).
Plan Eligibility (3 Tiers — REVISED v2.0): (a) ELEMENTAL (₹6,999/year) — 8-FORM FILING ONLY: filing of AOC-4 + MGT-7/7A + ADT-1 + DPT-3 + ITR-6 with DSC affixation by Directors + Govt fee payment + Challan delivery. (b) ENRICHED (₹14,999/year) — +SECRETARIAL DOCUMENTS PREPARATION: Everything in Elemental + drafting of Board Report (Section 134) + Notice for AGM (Section 101) + List of Directors + List of Shareholders / Members Register + Auditor Appointment documents for AGM + Board Meeting + AGM Minutes drafting + Resolutions drafting. Available for COMPANIES OF ANY TURNOVER SIZE. Client provides audited financials. (c) SUPREME (₹26,999/year) — +BOOKS + STATUTORY AUDIT COORDINATION: Everything in Enriched + year-round bookkeeping + preparation of Schedule III financial statements (P&L + Balance Sheet + Notes to Accounts + IT Computation) + STATUTORY AUDIT coordination (mandatory for every company under Section 139 Companies Act 2013) by LT's panel CA or client's existing auditor. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTION: Companies with TURNOVER UNDER ₹1 CRORE (So for tax-audit cases under Section 44AB — are quoted separately).
STATUTORY AUDIT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL COMPANIES (Key Differentiator from LLP): Under SECTION 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, every company — regardless of size, turnover, or paid-up capital — MUST APPOINT A STATUTORY AUDITOR and have its financial statements audited annually. This is DIFFERENT from LLPs (where audit triggers only above thresholds). Our Supreme tiers include statutory audit coordination accordingly. Elemental and Enriched clients must have their own statutory auditor + provide ready audited financials.
AUDIT FEE — PAID DIRECTLY BY COMPANY TO CA: Under SUPREME tier (companies with turnover under ₹1 crore, statutory audit mandatory under Section 139), the STATUTORY AUDIT FEE is BILLED DIRECTLY BY THE CA to the company — NOT routed through Legal Terminus. The CLIENT discusses the audit fee directly with the CA in the introduction call + agrees the fee + pays the CA directly. LT does NOT collect, hold, or mark up audit fees. This is industry-standard practice for audit independence. Typical Statutory Audit fees for companies under ₹1 crore turnover range ₹15,000 — ₹35,000 (depending on company complexity, transactions volume, branches, subsidiaries) — quoted transparently by the CA directly to the company through us.
Late-Fee Zero Promise: Subject to receipt of all required data + documents + Director DSC by DAY-30 of each filing window (DPT-3 — 30 May; DIR-3 KYC — 30 August; AOC-4 — 30 September; MGT-7 — 30 October; ITR — 30 September for audit cases), we GUARANTEE on-time filing with ZERO late fee at the Government's end. If we miss the deadline due to OUR fault, the late fee (₹100/day per form / ₹5,000 DIR-3 KYC penalty) is on us. If client data hand-off slips beyond Day-30 buffer, late-fee zero is voided.
Statutory Anchor: Company Annual Filings are governed by: COMPANIES ACT, 2013 (Section 92 — Annual Return MGT-7; Section 96 — AGM by 30 September; Section 137 — Financial Statements AOC-4 within 30 days of AGM; Section 139 — Mandatory statutory audit; Section 164 — Director disqualifications; Section 403 — Late filing fees). COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT + QUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS) RULES, 2014 (Rule 12A — DIR-3 KYC annual). COMPANIES (ACCEPTANCE OF DEPOSITS) RULES, 2014 (Form DPT-3). MSME DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2006 + Companies Act Section 405 (Form MSME-1 half-yearly). INCOME TAX ACT, 1961 (Section 139 — ITR-6; Section 44AB — Tax Audit; Section 234F — Belated return penalty).
Key Annual Deadlines: (a) DPT-3 (Deposits Return) — by 30 JUNE. (b) MSME-1 (Half-yearly outstanding payments) — 30 APRIL + 30 OCTOBER. (c) AGM — by 30 SEPTEMBER (within 6 months of FY end). (d) Tax Audit Report (Form 3CA-3CD) — by 30 SEPTEMBER. (e) Form ADT-1 — within 15 DAYS of AGM. (f) Form AOC-4 — by 29 OCTOBER (within 30 days of AGM). (g) Company ITR-6 — by 31 OCTOBER (mandatory audit case for all companies). (h) Form MGT-7 / MGT-7A — by 29 NOVEMBER (within 60 days of AGM).
Government Fees (Pass-Through at Actuals): AOC-4 + MGT-7 / MGT-7A / ADT-1 / DPT-3 / MSME-1: Govt fees are SLAB-BASED by AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL: Up to ₹1L = ₹200 per form; ₹1L-5L = ₹300; ₹5L-25L = ₹400; ₹25L-1Cr = ₹500; Above ₹1Cr = ₹600. DIR-3 KYC: NIL Govt fee on time; ₹5,000 PENALTY if late. Company ITR-6: NIL Govt fee. DSC vendor cost (per Director): ₹1,500 — ₹3,000 (one-time, valid 2-3 years). All pass-through at actuals; we do not pad these.
LATE FEE Disclosure (Critical): AOC-4 + MGT-7 / MGT-7A late fee = ₹100 PER DAY PER FORM with NO CAP. DIR-3 KYC late = ₹5,000 MANDATORY PENALTY (non-discretionary) + DIN deactivation till compliance. Belated ITR = Section 234F penalty (₹5,000 / ₹1,000) + interest under Sections 234A / 234B / 234C. Strict on-time filing is the only economical path.
GST on Our Fee: All quoted prices are exclusive of GST @ 18%, charged at checkout.
Refund Policy: Pro-rata refund of professional fee (less ₹1,499 onboarding fee + work-in-progress charges) is available within 30 days of engagement. After commencement of work / first filing, NO REFUND is payable. Government fees + DSC vendor costs + Audit CA fees (paid directly by client to CA) are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Out-of-Scope Items: Company Incorporation (separate LT service), Conversion of Company to LLP or vice-versa (separate), Strike-off / Closure under Section 248 (separate Form STK-2 engagement), GST Return Filing (separate monthly / quarterly engagement), TDS Returns (separate), Professional Tax / Shops Act / Labour Law compliances (separate), Board Meeting / AGM minutes drafting (separate corporate secretarial), CSR compliance + Form CSR-1 (separate for applicable companies), Cost Audit + Form CRA-2 (separate for specified industries), Public Companies + Listed Companies (separate engagement with SEBI compliance), FEMA / FDI / FLA reporting. These are quoted separately as needed.
Director Personal Liability: Under SECTION 164 (disqualifications) and various penalty sections of the Companies Act, 2013, Directors face PERSONAL CONSEQUENCES for filing defaults — including DIN deactivation (DIR-3 KYC default), Director DISQUALIFICATION for 5 years (Section 164(2) — if 3 consecutive years of AOC-4 / MGT-7 defaults), and personal penalties up to ₹5 LAKH + daily continuing penalties. Our service mitigates this risk through deadline discipline + Status Update Commitment + Late-Fee Zero promise.

Legal Terminus Priority ⚖

Company annual compliance involves multiple ROC, tax, and audit filings throughout the year. Missing important deadlines can lead to heavy late fees, penalties, DIN deactivation, and even Director Disqualification under the Companies Act, 2013.

With LT Priority, your company's annual compliance is handled on a priority basis through one coordinated team of professionals who manage filings, audit coordination, reminders, and status tracking to ensure smooth and timely compliance.

What you get

⚡Priority handling with faster compliance coordination.
📅Monthly status updates + important deadline alerts.
📂Complete annual ROC + Income Tax compliance under one roof.
🧾Filing support for AOC-4, MGT-7 / 7A, DIR-3 KYC, DPT-3, ADT-1, MSME-1 (if applicable), ITR and related compliances.

Important Notes

AGM ANCHORS EVERYTHING — AGM must be held by 30 SEPTEMBER 2026 (Section 96) only for 2nd year onwards; for 1st financial year company ROC provides 3 months' extension. AOC-4 follows in 30 days (29 Oct); MGT-7 follows in 60 days (29 Nov); ADT-1 in 15 days. Miss AGM = cascade of penalty across forms.
₹100/DAY NO CAP — AOC-4 + MGT-7 late fee ₹100/day per form (NO upper limit) + Section 403 additional fee multipliers (2x to 12x normal Govt fees). A 6-month delay on AOC-4 + MGT-7 can easily cross ₹40,000+ in fees.
DIR-3 KYC = ₹5,000 FIXED PENALTY + DIN DEACTIVATION — non-discretionary penalty if missed. DIN deactivation freezes the Director from any filings till compliance.
DIRECTOR DISQUALIFICATION — Section 164(2) — if a company defaults on AOC-4 / MGT-7 filing for 3 CONSECUTIVE YEARS, all Directors are DISQUALIFIED for 5 years from being directors in ANY company. This is the nuclear option — permanent career consequence.
AUDIT FEE — SEPARATE FROM OUR PLAN — For Supreme tier (companies under ₹1 Cr turnover), the Statutory Audit fee (Section 139, mandatory for ALL companies) is BILLED DIRECTLY by the CA to your company. We only coordinate the best CA.
STATUTORY AUDIT IS MANDATORY EVEN FOR ZERO-REVENUE COMPANIES — unlike LLPs, every company (including dormant / Section 8 / Section 455 inactive companies) needs an auditor. Companies cannot skip statutory audit.

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Why Company Annual Filing Matters

Every Private Limited Company, OPC, and Small Company in India must comply with various annual filing requirements under the Companies Act, 2013 and Income Tax Act. These include ROC filings such as AOC-4, MGT-7/MGT-7A, ADT-1, DPT-3, MSME-1, DIR-3 KYC, and Income Tax Return filings. Each compliance has specific due dates, and non-compliance may result in additional fees, penalties, and legal consequences.

Unlike LLPs, statutory audit is mandatory for every company regardless of turnover or business activity. Failure to file annual returns and financial statements for three consecutive years can lead to Director Disqualification under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. Legal Terminus provides complete annual compliance support, including timely filings, audit coordination, reminders, and compliance management to keep your company legally compliant throughout the year.

Company Annual Filing — Forms + Deadlines + Triggers

Every mandatory annual filing, its due date, and the trigger or late penalty attached:

Form / Filing	Due Date	Trigger / Late Penalty
DPT-3 (Return of Deposits)	30 June	Typically 2x to 12x normal fees
MSME-1 (Half-yearly H1)	30 April and 30 Oct	Outstanding dues to MSME suppliers; 2x to 12x normal fees if late
AGM (Annual General Meeting)	by 30 September	Section 96; anchors AOC-4 + MGT-7 timing
Tax Audit Report (3CA-3CD)	30 September	If turnover > ₹1 crore (Section 44AB)
Form ADT-1 (Auditor Appointment)	15 days of AGM	Mandatory; statutory audit per Section 139
Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements)	29 October (30 days of AGM)	₹100/day late fee + Section 403 multipliers
Company ITR-6	31 October	Audit case (all companies); Sec 234F belated penalty
Form MGT-7 / MGT-7A (Annual Return)	29 November (60 days of AGM)	₹100/day late fee

Types of Annual Filing for Company in India

Active Pvt Ltd — In-House CS + Auditor

Your company is actively operating with in-house CS handling secretarial documents + statutory auditor already engaged delivering audited financials — you just need form filing services. Elemental tier files all 8 forms (AOC-4 + MGT-7 + ADT-1 + DPT-3 + MSME-1 + DIR-3 KYC + ITR-6) with DSC affixation + Govt fee + acknowledgement. Common for established companies with dedicated compliance teams.

Active Pvt Ltd — Needs Secretarial Support

Your company has its own accountant + auditor delivering financials, but needs corporate-secretarial support for AGM season — Board Report drafting + AGM Notice + Directors/Shareholders lists + Auditor Appointment documents + minutes + resolutions. Enriched tier handles secretarial drafting + form filing. AVAILABLE FOR COMPANIES OF ANY TURNOVER SIZE.

Small / Growing Company — End-to-End

Your company has TURNOVER UNDER ₹1 CRORE + you want end-to-end annual compliance — bookkeeping + financial statements + statutory audit + secretarial docs + all filings. Supreme tier covers everything with audit by LT's panel CA or your existing auditor. Most common scenario for first-2-year startups + small founder-led companies.

Tax-Audit Applicable Company — T/o > ₹1 Cr

Your company's turnover crosses ₹1 CRORE — Tax Audit under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act triggers. This is OUT OF SCOPE of the standard 3-tier plans — we quote it as a custom engagement covering 3CD/3CB tax audit form filing + tax audit by LT's associated CA + DSC procurement + all annual filings + premium CA coordination. Reach out for a tailored quote.

Dormant / Inactive Company — Still Mandatory

Your company has done little or no business activity — but ALL FILINGS REMAIN MANDATORY. Even Section 455 'Dormant Company' status (separate filing in Form MSC-1) doesn't exempt from annual returns. Statutory audit still required (zero-revenue P&L + nominal Balance Sheet). Many founders learn this only after Section 164(2) disqualification threatens.

OPC (One Person Company) — Simplified Filings

OPCs have lighter filing burden: Form MGT-7A (instead of MGT-7) + AOC-4 within 180 days of FY end (not 30 days post AGM) + no AGM mandatory. Statutory audit still mandatory. All 3 tiers handle OPC specifics. Recommend Supreme for OPCs without dedicated accounting setup + turnover under ₹1 Cr.

Benefits of Annual Filing for Company in India

Filing your Company's annual returns on time delivers concrete legal + commercial benefits FOR YOU as the Directors + Shareholders. Here's what timely filing actually delivers:

Director Disqualification Avoided (Section 164(2) Protection)

Under SECTION 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, if a company defaults on AOC-4 / MGT-7 filing for 3 CONSECUTIVE YEARS, ALL ITS DIRECTORS ARE DISQUALIFIED for 5 YEARS from being Directors in ANY company. This is permanent career-ending for many founders + senior professionals. Timely filing eliminates this exposure entirely. The single biggest reason we exist.

Zero Late Fee Exposure — ₹100/Day NO CAP Savings

AOC-4 + MGT-7 late fees are ₹100 PER DAY PER FORM with NO upper cap, plus Section 403 additional multipliers (2x to 12x normal fees). DIR-3 KYC late = ₹5,000 fixed penalty + DIN deactivation. Late fees compound rapidly — a 6-month delay can easily exceed ₹40,000. Our Late-Fee Zero promise (subject to Day-30 data hand-off) eliminates this exposure.

Continued Access to Bank Loans + Working Capital

Banks + NBFCs require LATEST AOC-4 + MGT-7 + ITR-6 + Audit Report as part of company credit assessment — working capital limits, term loans, OD facilities, NCDs. Companies with overdue filings + accumulated late fees become INELIGIBLE for institutional credit. Timely filing maintains your company's institutional credibility + access to formal capital.

Statutory Audit Discipline + Financial Statement Quality

Mandatory statutory audit (Section 139) coordinated by LT's associated CA panel creates DISCIPLINED financial records that are: useful for management decisions, defensible in IT scrutiny, ready for investor / banker / VC due diligence, valued in M&A transactions. Companies with sloppy audited financials lose 10-30% in valuation during DD — clean books eliminate this risk.

Investor / VC / M&A Due-Diligence Clean Slate

For companies raising investor capital or pursuing M&A: filing track record + audit history is a Day-1 due-diligence check. Overdue filings + late fees + director disqualification flags show up immediately on the MCA portal — dealbreaker for any institutional investor / acquirer. Clean compliance history = no haircut in valuation + faster closing timeline.

Exit / Strike-Off Path Stays Open

If you ever want to STRIKE OFF (close) your company voluntarily under Section 248 (Form STK-2) — all past annual filings must be cleared FIRST. Companies with multi-year defaults face ₹5 lakh+ in accumulated late fees + audit catch-up costs + Director disqualification risk that MUST BE PAID / CLEARED before strike-off can be processed. Timely filing keeps the exit option clean + low-cost.

Steps for Annual Filing for Company in India

Nine steps. End-to-end annual compliance calendar across April - June - September - October - November. Status updates run monthly + change-driven throughout the year.

Engagement Acceptance + Annual Calendar SetupDay 0 (April)

Within 24 hours of plan selection + payment: STATUS UPDATE COMMITMENT activated. Annual compliance calendar shared (key dates: 30 Apr MSME-1 H1 / 30 Jun DPT-3 / 30 Sep AGM + DIR-3 KYC + Tax Audit Report / 30 Oct AOC-4 + ITR / 29 Nov MGT-7). Assigned CS + CA confirmed.

DPT-3 Filing + Books ClosureDay 60-90 (May-Jun)

DPT-3 filed BY 30 JUNE (Return of Deposits + outstanding loans). For Enriched / Supreme: year-round bookkeeping closed. Schedule III financial statements (P&L + Balance Sheet + Cash Flow + Notes to Accounts + IT Computation) drafted.

Secretarial Documents Preparation (Enriched / Supreme)Day 90-150 (Jul-Aug)

For Enriched / Supreme: drafting of BOARD REPORT (Section 134) + NOTICE FOR AGM (Section 101) + LIST OF DIRECTORS + LIST OF SHAREHOLDERS / Members Register + AUDITOR APPOINTMENT DOCUMENTS for AGM agenda + Board Meeting + AGM Minutes drafting + Resolutions (Board + Shareholders) drafting. Coordination with directors on signing + circulation.

Statutory Audit Coordination (Supreme only — T/o < ₹1 Cr)Day 120-180 (Aug-Sep)

For SUPREME (companies under ₹1 crore turnover): Statutory Audit under Section 139 (mandatory for ALL companies) coordinated. LT's panel CA introduced (or client's existing auditor engaged). Audit engagement letter + scope + books handover + audit fieldwork + audit report finalization.

AGM (September Sprint)Day 180-185 (Sep)

AGM held by 30 SEPTEMBER (Section 96). For Enriched / Supreme: AGM Minutes drafted; AGM resolutions sealed.

ADT-1 (Auditor Appointment) FilingDay 185-200

Form ADT-1 filed within 15 DAYS OF AGM (typically by 14 Oct). Statutory auditor's appointment intimated to ROC. One-time per 5-year cycle (re-filed at end of auditor's term).

AOC-4 (Financial Statements) FilingDay 200-220 (Oct)

Form AOC-4 filed by 29 OCTOBER (within 30 days of AGM). Audited financial statements + Board's report + Auditor's report uploaded. DSC affixation by Director.

Company ITR-6 FilingDay 220 (Oct-end)

Company ITR-6 filed BY 31 OCTOBER (mandatory audit case for ALL companies). All Schedules + Audit Report references + carry-forward losses + computation uploaded. e-Verification + Acknowledgement.

MGT-7 / MGT-7A (Annual Return) Filing + Year-End ReviewDay 240-260 (Nov)

Form MGT-7 (or MGT-7A for OPC / Small Company) filed BY 29 NOVEMBER (within 60 days of AGM). Annual Return includes shareholders + directors + share transfers + meetings + KMP details. Year-end compliance review call.

Documents Required for Annual Filing of Company in India

Six categories. Documentation requirements vary by plan tier + audit applicability. We send a personalised checklist after the discovery call.

Identity, Directors & Financials

Company data, directors & Elemental financials

Company Identity + Master Data

Certificate of Incorporation (COI) + CIN + PAN + TAN of the Company + MOA + AOA (latest amended versions) + Registered office address proof. Used to pre-populate AOC-4 + MGT-7 + ITR-6 + ADT-1. Required across all plan tiers.

Directors + KMP Details

All Directors + Key Managerial Personnel: PAN + Aadhaar + DIN + DSC (Class 3 — for Supreme up to 2 DSCs can be procured) + KYC + photograph + address + email + mobile + DIR-3 KYC status. Director Identification Numbers + dates of appointment + cessation (if any). Auditor's CA membership + ICAI MRN.

Audited Financials + Secretarial Documents (Elemental — client provides)

For ELEMENTAL clients: AUDITED Balance Sheet + Profit & Loss + Cash Flow + Notes to Accounts + Board's Report + Auditor's Report (CARO 2020 / non-CARO) + AGM Notice + Directors / Shareholders Lists + Minutes + Resolutions. Bank statements for reconciliation. Tax computation. If you don't have secretarial documents ready, choose Enriched. If you don't have books or auditor, choose Supreme.

Books, Audit & Continuity

Enriched / Supreme financials & prior filings

Audited Financials Only (Enriched — client provides; LT drafts secretarial)

For ENRICHED clients: AUDITED Balance Sheet + Profit & Loss + Cash Flow + Notes to Accounts + Auditor's Report. LT will draft the secretarial documents (Board Report + AGM Notice + Directors / Shareholders Lists + Auditor Appointment documents + minutes + resolutions) — you confirm + sign. Available for companies of ANY turnover size.

Bank Statements + Transaction Records (Supreme — we close books + coordinate audit)

For SUPREME clients (T/o < ₹1 Cr): All bank statements (all company accounts) April-March + sales invoices + purchase invoices + expense vouchers + share capital records + loan documents + GST returns + TDS deductions + TDS certificates (Form 16 / 16A) + statutory dues records. We close the books + draft Schedule III financials + coordinate the statutory audit. Audit engagement letter + management representation letter direct between client + CA.

Prior Year Filings + Notices + Resolutions (Continuity)

Prior year's AOC-4 + MGT-7 + ITR-6 + Audit Report + Income Tax intimation orders + MCA / IT notices received + outstanding tax demands + DIN-KYC status of all Directors + Board Resolutions + AGM Resolutions + Shareholders' Register. Used for opening balances + carry-forward + continuity.

Company Annual Filing — FAQs

Got questions? We've got answers — straight, no-BS, legally accurate.

Every Private Limited Company, OPC, and Small Company must complete annual ROC and Income Tax compliances such as AOC-4 (Financial Statements), MGT-7 / MGT-7A (Annual Return), ADT-1, DPT-3 (if applicable), MSME-1 (if applicable), ITR-6, and statutory audit compliances. Each filing has separate due dates and penalties for delay.

ELEMENTAL is suitable if you already have audited financials and only need filing support. ENRICHED is ideal if you also require secretarial document preparation such as Board Report, AGM Notice, resolutions, and related ROC documentation. SUPREME is designed for businesses looking for complete annual compliance support including bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and audit coordination.

Yes. Under the Companies Act, 2013, statutory audit is mandatory for every company, irrespective of turnover, business activity, or profit level. Even inactive or zero-revenue companies are generally required to complete annual audit compliances.

Delayed filings can result in heavy additional fees, penalties, notices from MCA, and in serious cases, Director Disqualification under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.

If a company fails to file annual returns or financial statements for three consecutive financial years, its Directors may become disqualified from acting as Directors in any company for five years.

Most companies are required to hold their AGM on or before 30 September every year, subject to applicable legal provisions and extensions, if any.

AOC-4 is used for filing the company's financial statements, while MGT-7 / MGT-7A is used for filing the company's annual return containing shareholding, director, and management details.

DIR-3 KYC is an annual KYC compliance for Directors holding DIN. Non-filing may lead to DIN deactivation and a late penalty from MCA.

Yes. Even inactive companies are required to complete annual ROC filings, Income Tax filings, and statutory audit compliances unless legally struck off or converted into Dormant status.

MSME-1 is a half-yearly return required for companies having outstanding payments to MSME suppliers beyond the prescribed time limit under MSME laws.

DPT-3 is a yearly ROC filing related to outstanding loans, advances, or non-deposit transactions received by the company.

MGT-7A is a simplified annual return applicable to OPCs and Small Companies, while MGT-7 applies to other companies.

Commonly required documents include bank statements, sales and purchase records, expense details, GST returns, auditor-related documents, DSCs of Directors, and previous year compliance records.

Yes. We can work together with your existing Chartered Accountant, auditor, or internal accounts team for smooth annual compliance coordination.

ITR-6 is the Income Tax Return form applicable to companies other than companies claiming exemption under Section 11.

Yes. Most ROC and Income Tax annual compliances are completed online through the official MCA and Income Tax portals.

Timely filing helps maintain legal compliance, avoid penalties, maintain Director eligibility, improve business credibility, and support banking, funding, and tender eligibility.

Yes. Even newly incorporated companies are required to comply with applicable annual ROC and tax filings based on their date of incorporation and financial year.

ROC forms cannot be filed without valid DSCs. We can assist in coordinating DSC creation for Directors wherever required.

Generally, late fees under MCA are system-generated and mandatory. Waivers are available only if specifically announced by the Government through special schemes.

Yes. Small Companies enjoy certain procedural relaxations and simplified annual return requirements under the Companies Act.

Yes. Auditor changes are possible subject to compliance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act and ROC filings.

Yes. Proper books of accounts are necessary for preparation of financial statements, audit, and annual filings.

After successful filing, acknowledgement challans and filed forms are generated from MCA and Income Tax portals for record purposes.

Last-minute filing increases the risk of technical issues, server error, DSC problems, missing documents, late fees, and filing errors.

Legal Terminus provides end-to-end support for company annual compliances including ROC filings, Income Tax filings, secretarial documentation, compliance tracking, audit coordination, and regular status updates to help businesses stay compliant smoothly and professionally throughout the year.

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Important Notes

Why Company Annual Filing Matters

Company Annual Filing — Forms + Deadlines + Triggers

Types of Annual Filing for Company in India

Active Pvt Ltd — In-House CS + Auditor

Active Pvt Ltd — Needs Secretarial Support

Small / Growing Company — End-to-End

Tax-Audit Applicable Company — T/o > ₹1 Cr

Dormant / Inactive Company — Still Mandatory

OPC (One Person Company) — Simplified Filings

Director Disqualification Avoided (Section 164(2) Protection)

Zero Late Fee Exposure — ₹100/Day NO CAP Savings

Continued Access to Bank Loans + Working Capital

Statutory Audit Discipline + Financial Statement Quality

Investor / VC / M&A Due-Diligence Clean Slate

Exit / Strike-Off Path Stays Open

Steps for Annual Filing for Company in India

Engagement Acceptance + Annual Calendar SetupDay 0 (April)

DPT-3 Filing + Books ClosureDay 60-90 (May-Jun)

Secretarial Documents Preparation (Enriched / Supreme)Day 90-150 (Jul-Aug)

Statutory Audit Coordination (Supreme only — T/o < ₹1 Cr)Day 120-180 (Aug-Sep)

AGM (September Sprint)Day 180-185 (Sep)

ADT-1 (Auditor Appointment) FilingDay 185-200

AOC-4 (Financial Statements) FilingDay 200-220 (Oct)

Company ITR-6 FilingDay 220 (Oct-end)

MGT-7 / MGT-7A (Annual Return) Filing + Year-End ReviewDay 240-260 (Nov)

Documents Required for Annual Filing of Company in India

Identity, Directors & Financials

Company Identity + Master Data

Directors + KMP Details

Audited Financials + Secretarial Documents (Elemental — client provides)

Books, Audit & Continuity

Audited Financials Only (Enriched — client provides; LT drafts secretarial)

Bank Statements + Transaction Records (Supreme — we close books + coordinate audit)

Prior Year Filings + Notices + Resolutions (Continuity)

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