Key Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) compliance dates include DIR-3 KYC (Director KYC) by 30 September, DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) by 30 June, and ADT-1 (Appointment of Auditor) within 15 days of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) or Board Meeting.
Annual filings such as AOC-4 (Form for filing Financial Statements) are due by 30 October, while MGT-7 (Annual Return) is due by 29 November. Timely compliance is essential to avoid penalties and maintain the company’s proper status.
Overview of important MCA due dates
The table below summarises the key MCA compliance filings, including the DPT-3 due date and other important statutory deadlines companies must track each year:
|
Compliance Requirement |
Form |
Due Date |
Frequency |
Applicability |
|
DIN KYC |
DIR-3 KYC / Web KYC |
30 September |
Annual |
All DIN holders as of 31 March |
|
Return of deposits (Filing is required even if the amount does not qualify as a deposit, and a NIL return should be filed where no such transactions exist.)
|
DPT-3 |
30 June |
Annual |
All companies (except government firms) |
|
Auditor Appointment (Filed to inform the Registrar of Companies (ROC) about the appointment or reappointment of the statutory auditor.) |
ADT-1 |
Within 15 days of AGM |
Event-based |
All companies |
|
Financial Statements (The form captures company details such as shareholding structure, directors & KMP and Governance details.) |
AOC-4 |
Within 30 days of AGM |
Annual |
All companies |
|
Annual return |
MGT-7 / MGT-7A |
Within 60 days of AGM |
Annual |
All companies (MGT-7A for OPCs & small companies) |
|
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) return |
MSME - 1 |
30 April / 31 October |
Half-yearly |
Companies with MSME dues > 45 days |
|
Filing of resolutions |
MGT-14 |
Within 30 days of passing the resolution |
Event-based |
Companies are required to file board/shareholder resolutions |
|
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) financial reports |
Form 8 |
30 October |
Annual |
All Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) firms |
|
LLP annual return |
Form 11 |
30 May |
Annual |
All Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) firms |
|
Reconciliation of share capital audit report |
PAS-6 |
Within 60 days from the end of each half-year (e.g., 30 May, 29 November) |
Half-yearly |
Unlisted public companies |
How to track and manage compliance due dates
Tracking and managing MCA compliance due dates ensures timely filings and reduces the risk of penalties. You can follow these steps:
- Maintain a centralised compliance calendar covering all statutory deadlines and event-based filings.
- Set automated reminders well in advance to prevent last-minute delays.
- Assign clear responsibility to a specific person or team for each compliance task.
- Use accounting or compliance software to monitor due dates and filing status in real time.
- Review upcoming deadlines regularly during monthly or quarterly business checks.
- Keep all required documents organised and up to date for quick access during filings.
- Consult professionals when unsure about applicability to avoid missed or incorrect filings.
Conclusion
Staying on top of MCA compliance deadlines is crucial for maintaining a company's legal and financial credibility. With stricter enforcement of filing deadlines, such as the DPT-3 due date, businesses benefit from a proactive, organised approach to compliance.
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