CFSS 2026 is Live: A Big Relief for Defaulting Companies

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has officially notified the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026).

If your company has pending ROC filings, delayed annual returns, or incomplete financial statements, this is your window to fix it without crushing penalties.

And here’s the important part — this scheme is available only for a limited period.

As a leading Chartered Accountant Firm in Mumbai, we’re already advising clients to review their compliance status immediately.

What is CFSS 2026?

The Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 is a one-time opportunity granted by MCA to allow companies to complete pending filings at significantly reduced additional fees.

As per the MCA circular dated 24th February 2026 

MCA_CCFS-2026 the scheme:

• Allows companies to complete pending annual filings

• Reduces additional fees to just 10% of the actual additional fees

• Offers concessional options for dormant status

• Allows striking off at reduced filing fees

In simple terms, it’s a compliance reset button.

Scheme Validity

The scheme will remain open from:

15th April 2026 to 15th July 2026

This is a strict timeline. After this window closes, normal penalties and prosecution provisions apply.

Which Forms Are Covered?

The scheme covers key ROC filings including:

• MGT-7 / MGT-7A (Annual Return)

• AOC-4 (Financial Statements)

• AOC-4 XBRL

• ADT-1

• FC-3 / FC-4

• Certain legacy forms under the Companies Act, 1956

If your company has delayed annual return or financial statement filings, this scheme directly applies.

Our team of CA in Mumbai and compliance experts can review your MCA master data and identify pending forms within minutes.

Key Benefits Under CFSS 2026

1. Only 10% of Additional Fees Payable

Normally, delayed filings attract Rs. 100 per day without upper limit. Under CFSS 2026, you pay:

• Normal filing fees

• Only 10% of additional fees

This can result in massive savings for companies that have not filed for multiple years.

2. Option to Become Dormant Company

Inactive companies can apply for dormant status under Section 455 by paying:

• Only 50% of normal filing fees

This is ideal for startups or private limited companies that are temporarily non-operational.

3. Option to Strike Off Company at Reduced Fees

Companies that want to close operations can file STK-2 by paying:

• Only 25% of applicable filing fees

For many promoters, this is the cleanest and most cost-effective exit route.

Immunity from Penalty

If filings are made:

• Before issuance of adjudication notice, or

• Within 30 days of such notice

No additional penalty proceedings under Sections 92 and 137 will continue.

However, cases where adjudication orders have already been passed will not get immunity.

This makes early action extremely important.

Who Cannot Avail the Scheme?

The scheme does not apply to:

• Companies already under final strike-off notice

• Companies that have already applied for strike off

• Companies already dissolved under amalgamation

• Vanishing companies

If you’re unsure about eligibility, consult a Company Compliance Consultant in Mumbai before proceeding.

Why This Matters for Mumbai Businesses

Mumbai has one of the highest numbers of private limited companies and startups in India. Many companies formed during the startup boom of 2016-2022 have missed annual ROC filings.

What this really means is:

If you don’t act now, penalties will continue to accumulate — and directors may face disqualification risks.

As an experienced Chartered Accountant Firm in Mumbai, N D Savla & Associates helps companies:

• Identify pending ROC filings

• Calculate reduced fees under CFSS

• File overdue AOC-4 and MGT-7

• Apply for dormant status

• Handle strike-off process

• Manage adjudication responses

What Should You Do Now?

Here’s the practical approach:

1. Download your MCA master data

2. Check filing status for last 3–5 years

3. Calculate potential additional fees

4. Evaluate whether to continue, go dormant, or strike off

5. File before 15 July 2026

Delaying this decision defeats the purpose of the scheme.

How N D Savla & Associates Can Help

If you’re searching for:

• CA in Mumbai for ROC filing

• Chartered Accountant for company compliance in Mumbai

• ROC filing expert in Mumbai

• Company strike off consultant in Mumbai

• Dormant company registration in Mumbai

Our team can handle the entire process end-to-end.

At N D Savla & Associates, we combine technical compliance expertise with practical advisory. We don’t just file forms — we help you take the right decision for your company’s future.

Final Thought

CFSS 2026 is not just a penalty waiver scheme.

It’s an opportunity to clean up compliance history, reduce financial exposure, and reset your company structure properly.

The window is short. The benefits are significant. The decision should be quick.

If your company has pending ROC filings, now is the time to act.