ROC Filing Consultant

Timely compliance under the Companies Act, 2013

Every company—whether Public, Private, Section-8, Producer or any other type of company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 or any previous law—must comply with mandatory ROC filing requirements.

Companies are required to file their Annual Financial Statements and Annual Returns with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) within the prescribed timelines to avoid penalties and legal consequences.

Statutory ROC Filing Requirements
  • Form AOC-4 / AOC-4 (CFS): Annual Financial Statements must be filed within 30 days from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
  • Form MGT-7: Annual Return must be filed within 60 days from the date of the AGM.
Important: Failure to file ROC forms within the due dates may result in heavy late fees, additional penalties, and disqualification of directors.

An Overview

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of a company is conducted once every year. The due date for the first AGM lies within 9 months from the end of the first financial year of the Company.

In any other case, the AGM must be conducted within a period of 6 months from the closure of the financial year. Accordingly, the last date for conducting the first AGM is 31st December, while subsequent AGMs must be held by 30th September.

ROC stands for Registrar of Companies and operates under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), India. As per Sections 129, 137, and 92 of the Companies Act, 2013, audited financial reports and annual returns must be filed with the ROC.

Delay or non-filing of ROC returns may attract heavy interest, penalties, and legal consequences.

ROC Filing Process

  1. First Board Meeting
    • Authorize the auditor as per Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013.
    • Authorize Directors or Company Secretary to prepare Board Report and Annual Return.
  2. Second Board Meeting

    Approval of draft Financial Statements, Board Report, and Annual Return.

  3. Annual General Meeting (AGM)

    Members approve the Financial Statements and pass necessary resolutions. Financial statements are considered final only after AGM approval.

Documents Required for ROC Filing

  • Adopted Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow Statement if applicable) in e-Form AOC-4
  • Board Report with annexures in e-Form AOC-4
  • List of Members as on year-end in e-Form MGT-7
  • Cost Audit Report (if applicable) in Form CRA-4

Process of ROC Filing on MCA Portal

  1. Download required forms (AOC-4, MGT-7) from MCA → Services → E-Filing → Download Company Forms
  2. Fill applicable forms, attach PDF/XML documents, apply Digital Signatures, and complete pre-scrutiny.
  3. Register or login as a business/registered user on MCA portal.
  4. Upload signed E-forms under the Upload E-Forms section.
  5. Pay filing fees using Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card and save the challan for records.
  6. Track application status using the generated SRN (Service Request Number).

ROC Late Fee & Penalties

Non-Compliance Penalty / Late Fee
Delay in filing AOC-4 (Financial Statements) ₹100 per day (No maximum limit)
Delay in filing MGT-7 (Annual Return) ₹100 per day (No maximum limit)
Failure to conduct AGM Penalty up to ₹1,00,000 + ₹5,000 per day of continuing default
Non-filing for long duration Heavy additional penalties, disqualification of directors, and possible company strike-off by ROC
Timely ROC compliance helps avoid **financial penalties, legal notices, and director disqualification**.

Why Choose Anjali Jain & Associates for ROC Filing

Professional, timely, and fully compliant ROC services

Expert Professional Support

Experienced team ensuring accurate preparation and filing as per Companies Act, 2013 and MCA guidelines.

Timely Compliance

We track due dates and ensure filings are completed on time, helping you avoid penalties and legal complications.

Complete Legal Assurance

End-to-end ROC compliance support with proper documentation, verification, and secure filing process.

Transparent Process

Clear documentation, proper challans, and real-time tracking using SRN for full transparency.

Affordable Pricing

Cost-effective ROC filing solutions suitable for startups, SMEs, and growing companies.

Dedicated Client Support

Quick response, continuous guidance, and personalized assistance throughout the compliance process.

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