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
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 |
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.
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