The Classic Partners LLP

Company Compliance Overview

End-to-end ROC and MCA compliance management for private limited and public companies under the Companies Act, 2013. From annual filings like AOC-4 and MGT-7 to event-based filings, we keep your company fully compliant, penalty-free, and always ready for due diligence.

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What is Company Compliance?

Company compliance refers to the mandatory annual and event-based filings that every company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 must complete with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). It covers annual returns, financial statement filings, board and general meetings, statutory registers, director KYC, and auditor-related disclosures.

Beyond the annual calendar, companies must also report specific events — such as a company name change, a registered office change, an increase in authorized capital or a share transfer — within strict statutory timelines. Missing a due date attracts additional fees of ₹100 per day per form with no upper limit, and repeated defaults can lead to penalties on the company and its directors, and even director disqualification.

Annual ROC Compliance Calendar for Companies

AOC-4 / AOC-4 XBRL — filing of audited financial statements within 30 days of the AGM.
MGT-7 / MGT-7A — annual return within 60 days of the AGM (MGT-7A applies to small companies and OPCs).
DIR-3 KYC — annual KYC for every director holding a DIN, due by 30 September.
ADT-1 — intimation of auditor appointment within 15 days of the AGM (see our DPT-3 & ADT-1 service).
DPT-3 — annual return of deposits and outstanding loan receipts, due by 30 June.
MSME-1 — half-yearly return of delayed payments to MSME suppliers, where applicable.
Board meetings & AGM — minimum four board meetings a year for most companies, a timely AGM, and properly maintained minutes and statutory registers.

Our Company Compliance Services

Annual ROC Filings

Preparation and filing of AOC-4, MGT-7/MGT-7A, ADT-1, and DIR-3 KYC well before due dates.

Event-Based Filings

Name change, office shift, capital increase, share transfer, director changes (DIR-12), and more.

Secretarial Records

Drafting of board minutes, AGM/EGM notices, resolutions, and maintenance of statutory registers.

Director Compliance

DIN applications, DIR-3 KYC, appointments and resignations, and disqualification health checks.

Compliance Health Check

Review of past filings and registers to identify gaps before fundraising, audits, or due diligence.

Penalty & Default Support

Filing of overdue returns, additional fee computation, adjudication, and condonation assistance.

Why Choose The Classic Partners

Single point of responsibility for ROC, MCA, and allied compliance of your company.
Proactive compliance calendar with reminders so you never miss an ROC deadline.
Accurate, professionally certified filings handled by experienced Chartered Accountants.
Transparent fees and a dedicated point of contact for promoters and directors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the mandatory annual ROC compliances for a private limited company?

Every private limited company must file AOC-4 (financial statements) within 30 days of the AGM, MGT-7 or MGT-7A (annual return) within 60 days of the AGM, DIR-3 KYC for each director by 30 September, ADT-1 when an auditor is appointed, and DPT-3 by 30 June if any loans or receipts are outstanding, along with holding board meetings and an AGM on time.

What is the penalty for late filing of AOC-4 or MGT-7?

Late filing of AOC-4 or MGT-7 attracts an additional fee of ₹100 per day per form with no maximum cap. Continued default can also invite adjudication penalties on the company and every officer in default, so timely filing is far cheaper than delay.

Is ROC compliance required even if the company has no business or turnover?

Yes. Annual filings are mandatory even for companies with zero turnover or no operations. If the company is inactive, it can either continue with NIL filings or apply for dormant status under Section 455 to legally reduce its compliance burden.

What is the difference between annual and event-based compliance?

Annual compliance recurs every financial year — AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC, DPT-3, and similar filings. Event-based compliance is triggered by specific actions such as a name change, registered office shift, increase in authorized capital, share transfer, or change in directors, each with its own ROC form and deadline.

Do small companies and OPCs get any compliance relaxations?

Yes. Small companies and OPCs file the simpler MGT-7A annual return, are required to hold only two board meetings a year, are exempt from preparing a cash flow statement, and enjoy reduced penalties under Section 446B of the Companies Act, 2013.

Can The Classic Partners manage compliance for companies outside Mumbai?

Yes. All ROC and MCA filings are completed online through the MCA V3 portal, so we manage end-to-end company compliance for clients across India with documents exchanged digitally.

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