Annual Return Filing in India
Annual return filing is a mandatory compliance requirement for all registered companies and LLPs in India. It involves submitting financial statements and company information to the Registrar of Companies (ROC) through the MCA portal.
Our comprehensive annual return filing services cover:
- Preparation of financial statements as per Companies Act
- Filing of Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements) and MGT-7 (Annual Return)
- LLP Form 8 (Statement of Accounts) and Form 11 (Annual Return)
- Board report preparation and certification
- Auditor appointment and report filing (where applicable)
- Late filing regularization and penalty minimization
File AOC-4 and MGT-7 on time and avoid daily late fees
- Financial statements filed in Form AOC-4
- Annual return filed in Form MGT-7 or MGT-7A
- Reminders well before every due date
Annual Filing Requirements
Private Limited Company
Forms: AOC-4 + MGT-7
Due Date: 30th October
Penalty: ₹100/day for late filing
One Person Company (OPC)
Forms: AOC-4 + MGT-7
Due Date: 30th October
Penalty: ₹100/day for late filing
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Forms: Form 8 + Form 11
Due Date: 30th May
Penalty: ₹100/day per form
Section 8 Company
Forms: AOC-4 + MGT-7
Due Date: 30th October
Penalty: ₹100/day for late filing
Documents Required for Annual Filing
Financial Statements
Balance Sheet, P&L Account, Cash Flow Statement
Auditor's Report
Certified by practicing CA (where applicable)
Board Report
Directors' report with all disclosures
Director Details
DIN, residential address, and appointment dates
Shareholding Pattern
List of shareholders and their holdings
Other Attachments
MCA-21 login, DSC, and previous year filings
Our Annual Return Filing Process
1. Document Collection
Gathering financial statements, board reports, and other required documents.
2. Financial Statement Preparation
Compiling and formatting financials as per Schedule III requirements.
3. Board Report Finalization
Preparing directors' report with all statutory disclosures.
4. Form Drafting
Preparing AOC-4, MGT-7 or LLP forms with accurate data.
5. Certification & Signatures
Obtaining necessary certifications from directors and auditors.
6. MCA Portal Filing
Uploading documents and completing e-filing process.
Annual Filing Due Dates & Penalties
Private/Public Companies
Due Date: 30th October each year
Late Fees: ₹100 per day with maximum of ₹10 lakhs
LLPs
Form 8 Due Date: 30th October
Form 11 Due Date: 30th May
Late Fees: ₹100 per day per form
Consequences of Non-Filing
Additional fees, disqualification of directors, strike-off proceedings, and legal actions.
Transparent Pricing
| Service | Basic | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Private Limited Company Annual Filing | ₹4,999 | ₹9,999 |
| OPC Annual Filing | ₹3,999 | ₹7,999 |
| LLP Annual Compliance (Form 8 + 11) | ₹2,999 | ₹5,999 |
| Late Filing Regularization | ₹6,999 | ₹12,999 |
| XBRL Filing (if applicable) | ₹3,999 | ₹6,999 |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Annual ROC filings are where most companies pick up avoidable penalties.
- Missing the AGM deadline – Most companies must hold their AGM by 30 September; the filing deadlines count from it.
- Filing unsigned or unaudited accounts – Financial statements must be approved by the board and audited before AOC-4.
- Ignoring XBRL requirements – Certain larger companies must file their financials in XBRL format.
- Letting director KYC lapse – Deactivated DINs block the signing of annual forms.
- Not filing for a dormant company – Every company must file each year, even with no transactions.
The Annual Compliance Timeline
Audit and board approval
Accounts are audited and approved at a board meeting.
AGM by 30 September
Shareholders adopt the accounts at the annual general meeting.
AOC-4 within 30 days of the AGM
Financial statements filed with the ROC.
MGT-7 within 60 days of the AGM
The annual return filed with the ROC.
Helpful Guides
Free, plain-English guides from our compliance team:
Why Choose Vaidam Consultancy for Annual ROC Filing
Deadline tracking
We track your AGM date and filing deadlines so late fees never build up.
Works with your auditor
We coordinate with your CA or auditor to collect signed financial statements.
Clear, upfront pricing
Our fees are listed on this page, and any government fee is shown separately before we start.
Catch-up filings
Missed earlier years? We help regularise pending returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
AOC-4 contains financial statements (balance sheet, P&L), while MGT-7 contains company details like directors, shareholders, and capital structure.
Yes, dormant companies must file Nil returns with simplified financial statements.
Late fees accumulate daily. After 270 days, additional penalties apply and directors may face disqualification.
Audit is mandatory except for certain small companies meeting turnover/capital criteria.
AOC-4 is due within 30 days of the AGM and MGT-7 within 60 days of the AGM. For most companies the AGM must be held by 30 September.
A late fee of ₹100 per day for each form applies until it is filed, with no upper limit, so delays become expensive quickly.
Yes. Every registered company must file its financial statements and annual return, even if there were no transactions.
Certain larger companies must file their financial statements in XBRL, a machine-readable format. We check whether it applies to your company.