Company Compliance Services in India
Annual ROC Filings, AGM Compliance, Director KYC & Companies Act 2013 Advisory
Annual ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7), AGM and board meeting compliance, DIR-3 KYC, DIN reactivation, statutory register maintenance, event-based filings, and Companies Act 2013 advisory — proactive compliance management for Private Limited Companies, OPCs, and public companies across India.
Overview
What Is Company Compliance — and Why Does It Matter Beyond Penalties?
A company registered in India never really stops having compliance obligations. Incorporation is the beginning of a continuous relationship with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Registrar of Companies, and the statutory framework of the Companies Act 2013. From the moment a Private Limited Company is formed, it owes the ROC an annual account of its financial position and governance — and every year that it fails to deliver that account, the penalty meter runs at ₹100 per day per form, with no upper limit.
Company compliance is also the most critical factor in a company's commercial credibility. Banks check MCA filing history before sanctioning working capital. Investors conduct due diligence on compliance status before committing capital. A company with 'strike-off under process' or 'defaulter' status on the MCA portal at mca.gov.in loses commercial credibility instantly — with banks, investors, customers, and vendors simultaneously.
Annual Obligations
Annual Company Compliance Requirements Under the Companies Act 2013
The annual compliance calendar for a Private Limited Company with a 31 March financial year end follows a fixed structure — AGM by 30 September, AOC-4 by 30 October, MGT-7 by 29 November, DIR-3 KYC by 30 September, DPT-3 by 30 June, and MSME-1 in April and October.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Every Private Limited Company must hold its AGM within 6 months of the close of the financial year — by 30 September. Adoption of financial statements, auditor reappointment, and director rotation are mandatory agenda items.
Form AOC-4 — Financial Statement Filing
Audited financial statements filed with the ROC within 30 days of the AGM — by 30 October. Missing the window attracts ₹100 per day of additional fees with no upper cap.
Form MGT-7 — Annual Return
Annual return filed within 60 days of the AGM — by 29 November. Discloses the complete shareholding pattern, director changes, board meetings, and corporate events for the year. Small companies and OPCs file simplified MGT-7A.
DIR-3 KYC — Director KYC
Every individual holding a DIN must complete DIR-3 KYC on the MCA portal by 30 September every year. Missing this automatically deactivates the DIN — the director is functionally incapacitated until KYC is filed with the ₹5,000 penalty.
DPT-3 — Return of Deposits
Every company must file Form DPT-3 by 30 June — disclosing amounts received from directors, shareholders, or others that may qualify as deposits or are exempted from deposit classification. Nil returns are needed unless there are no such outstanding amounts at all.
MSME-1 — Outstanding Payments Return
Companies with outstanding payments to MSME vendors for more than 45 days must file MSME-1 twice yearly: by 30 April (October-March period) and by 31 October (April-September period). Applies even to disputed payments.
Director Disqualification Risk
What Is Director Disqualification Under Section 164(2)?
Section 164(2) is the compliance provision with the most lasting personal consequences for founders and directors. It is automatic — triggered by MCA database analysis — and affects all companies in which the person was a director during the period of default.
| Trigger | Governing Section | Consequence | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director fails to file AOC-4 or MGT-7 for 3 consecutive financial years | Section 164(2)(a) | Disqualified from being appointed in any company for 5 years | 5 years from date of order |
| Company has failed to repay deposits, debentures, or dividend for 1 year or more | Section 164(2)(b) | Disqualified from appointment in any other company until default is remedied | Until default is remedied |
| Convicted of fraud/moral turpitude — 6+ months imprisonment | Section 164(1)(d) | Disqualified for 5 years from date of release from prison | 5 years from release |
| DIN deactivated — DIR-3 KYC not filed by 30 September | MCA Notification — Sections 153/154 | DIN deactivated — director cannot sign any MCA forms or company documents | Until DIR-3 KYC filed with ₹5,000 penalty |
Our 6-Step Process
How We Handle Company Compliance Engagements
Our company compliance engagement follows a structured six-step workflow — from the initial health check and compliance calendar setup through annual ROC filings, director KYC, and event-based filing coordination.
Annual Compliance Health Check
Compliance Calendar Setup and Deadline Management
AGM and Board Meeting Compliance
Annual ROC Filing — AOC-4 and MGT-7
DIR-3 KYC and DIN Management
Event-Based Filings and Ongoing Secretarial Support
Related Services
Our Broader MCA and Secretarial Practice
Company compliance is the foundation — but it coordinates with a wider set of corporate actions and secretarial services. Our complete MCA practice covers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions on Company Compliance in India
What is company compliance under the Companies Act 2013?
What is director disqualification under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act 2013?
What is DIR-3 KYC and what happens if a director misses the deadline?
What is the AGM requirement for a Private Limited Company?
What are the consequences of not maintaining statutory registers?
Ready to Put Your Company Compliance on Autopilot?
Annual ROC filings, AGM and board meeting compliance, DIR-3 KYC, DIN reactivation, statutory registers, and event-based filings — N D Savla & Associates manages complete company compliance across India.
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