Company Annual Return Filing

What is Company Annual Return Filing?

Company Annual Return Filing is the process of submitting a company’s financial statements and yearly compliance details to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs through the MCA portal. It includes filing Form AOC-4 and Form MGT-7 or MGT-7A with accurate information about the company’s finances, shareholding, meetings, directors, and statutory updates. Filing ensures that the company remains legally active and fully compliant with the annual requirements of the Companies Act.

Who Needs to File ROC Annual Returns?

Every company registered under the Companies Act must file ROC annual returns, regardless of turnover, activity, or profit. This includes private limited companies, OPCs, public companies, small companies, and inactive companies that have not carried out any business during the financial year. Even companies with zero transactions must complete annual return filing to maintain their active legal status with the ROC.

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When Should Companies File Annual Returns?

Companies must file their annual returns after completing their Annual General Meeting. Form AOC-4 must be filed within 30 days from the date of the AGM, and Form MGT-7 or MGT-7A must be filed within 60 days from the date of the AGM. Companies that do not hold an AGM must still file their annual returns within the prescribed timeline as per MCA guidelines.

Mandatory Forms for Company Annual Return Filing

  • Form AOC-4: This form is used to file the company’s audited financial statements, board report, and auditor report with the Registrar of Companies.

  • Form MGT-7 or MGT-7A: This form is filed to submit the company’s annual return, which includes details of shareholding, directors, meetings, and statutory updates for the financial year.

  • Form ADT-1: This form is used to report the appointment or reappointment of the statutory auditor for the upcoming financial year after approval in the AGM.

Why Choose Vishvais Counsel for Annual Return Filing?

Vishvais Counsel accurate and timely annual return filing by preparing your AOC-4, MGT-7, and ADT-1 forms with complete documentation and expert review. Our team verifies financial statements, manages compliance timelines, and files your returns on the MCA portal without errors. You also receive dedicated support, deadline reminders, and clear guidance for every step. Our expert services are Pvt Ltd Annual Filing, OPC Annual Filing and LLP Annual Filing.

Documentation Required

  • Audited financial statements including balance sheet and profit and loss account

  • Board report and director report for the financial year

  • Auditor report and details of auditor appointment

  • List of shareholders and shareholding details

  • Details of directors, KMP, and board meetings held during the year

  • PAN card of the company

  • Certificate of incorporation and company master details

  • MOA and AOA of the company

  • Signed annual return in Form MGT-7 or MGT-7A

  • Digital Signature Certificates of directors for filing forms

Stepwise Process of Annual Return Filing

What Vishvais Counsel Does for Annual Return Filing?

  • We review your company’s compliance status and identify all annual forms that must be filed for the financial year.

  • We prepare AOC-4, MGT-7 or MGT-7A, ADT-1, and all supporting documents with accurate financial and statutory details.

  • We coordinate with your auditor to ensure financial statements and reports are ready for timely submission.

  • We verify attachments, apply digital signatures, and file all annual returns on the MCA portal without errors.

  • We track SRNs, handle resubmissions, and provide updates until all filings are successfully completed.

  • We send timely reminders so your company never misses a due date for ROC annual return filing.

Questions About Service

What is company annual return filing?

It is the process of filing a company’s yearly financial statements and compliance details with the MCA through online forms AOC-4 and MGT-7 or MGT-7A.

Yes, every company registered under the Companies Act must file annual returns, even if there is no revenue or no business activity.

The main forms are AOC-4 for financial statements and MGT-7 or MGT-7A for the annual return of the company.

Form AOC-4 must be filed within 30 days from the date of the company’s Annual General Meeting.

Form MGT-7 or MGT-7A must be filed within 60 days from the date of the AGM.

Yes, even inactive or zero revenue companies must file annual returns to avoid penalties and maintain active status.

The company will face a penalty of ₹100 per day for each form until filing is completed and directors may face disqualification.

Yes, audited financial statements are required for annual filing, as they must be submitted through AOC-4.

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