Corporate & ROC Compliance and MCA Filings
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An important update for practicing Company Secretaries. From April 1, 2025, a CS in practice cannot certify more than a specific number of MGT-7 annual returns in a financial year.
An alert regarding a due date extension from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The deadline for filing Form DPT-3 for companies was extended, providing relief to businesses.
A new compliance requirement for companies. From the financial year 2022-23, Form CSR-2 must be filed separately with the MCA after filing the annual financial statements.
A critical reminder for all Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) holders. It is legally required to update and validate your IEC details annually to prevent deactivation of the code.
A cautionary tale for professionals. This post highlights a case where an auditor was fined Rs. 1,00,000 for not filing Form ADT-3 after resigning, as required under the Companies Act.
From April 1st, 2023, it is mandatory for companies using accounting software to have an audit trail feature. This feature must record every transaction and edit, and cannot be disabled.
A compliance calendar highlighting key deadlines at the end of the financial year. This includes due dates for TDS payments and filing the Letter of Undertaking (LUT) for exports under GST.
About Corporate & ROC Compliance
Most companies treat ROC compliance as a once-a-year headache, but that is exactly when penalties pile up. Whether it is filing Form CSR-2 for corporate social responsibility or managing the mandatory audit trail feature for your accounting software, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs requirements are strict. If you miss a deadline, you are not just looking at late fees, you are risking the active status of your company.
Managing a company in India means keeping up with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs at all times. It is not just about filing your Annual Return (MGT-7) or Financial Statements (AOC-4) on time. You have to stay ahead of changing norms.
Many business owners are unaware that companies using accounting software must now have a non-disableable audit trail feature. If your software does not track every edit or transaction date, you are non-compliant from day one. Similarly, specific forms like CSR-2 and DPT-3 have their own timelines. A single missed date for Form ADT-3 after an auditor resigns can lead to heavy fines, as we have seen in recent cases.
My goal is to simplify this process for you. We take the paperwork off your plate so you can focus on running your business. We help with:
- Annual Filings: MGT-7 and AOC-4 preparation and filing.
- Event-Based Compliance: Managing changes in directors, capital, or registered office.
- Specialized Forms: CSR-2, DPT-3, and ADT-3 filings.
- Accounting Software Compliance: Ensuring your audit trail meets current MCA standards.
Do not wait for a notice to start organizing your files. Get your corporate compliance sorted today.
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We are Synmac. We see many business owners stressed over MCA notices and missed deadlines because they focus on sales and forget the legal side. We step in to handle the ROC filings, annual returns, and audit compliance, giving you one less thing to worry about.
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