Thursday, April 3, 2025

ROC & MCA Compliance Calendar 2025-26: Key Deadlines for Companies & LLPs

Introduction

Companies and LLPs registered under the Companies Act, 2013 or the LLP Act, 2008 must adhere to statutory filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Registrar of Companies (ROC). Timely compliance ensures seamless operations, avoids penalties, and maintains good legal standing. This calendar provides accurate, date-wise deadlines for routine and event-based compliances for FY 2025-26.

๐Ÿ“… Date-Wise Compliance Deadlines for Companies & LLPs (FY 2025-26)

Correct Due DateComplianceDetailsApplicability
30th April 2025MSME-1 (H1)Declaration of outstanding dues to MSMEs for Oct 2024 – Mar 2025All companies with MSME supplier dues > 45 days
30th May 2025 ✔️LLP-11 (Annual Return) ๐ŸขAnnual return for LLPs for FY 2024-25All LLPs
30th June 2025Form DPT-3 ๐Ÿ“‘Return of deposits or money not considered depositsAll companies (except government companies) with deposits
30th September 2025DIR-3 KYC ๐Ÿš€Director KYC for all DIN holdersAll directors with DIN allotted as of 31st March 2025
30th October 2025 ✔️LLP-8 (Statement of Solvency) ๐ŸฆFiling Statement of Accounts & Solvency for FY 2024-25All LLPs
31st October 2025AOC-4 (Financials) ๐ŸงพFiling of audited financials (Balance Sheet + P&L) for FY 2024-25All companies (except OPCs & small companies*)
31st October 2025MSME-1 (H2)Outstanding dues to MSMEs for Apr 2025 – Sep 2025All companies with MSME supplier dues > 45 days
30th November 2025MGT-7 / MGT-7A (Annual Return) ๐Ÿ“‘Annual Return for FY 2024-25 (MGT-7A for OPCs/small companies)MGT-7: Public & large private companies
MGT-7A: OPCs/Small Companies
31st December 2025Form CSR-2 ๐Ÿ’ผCSR Disclosure Report for FY 2024-25Applicable to companies under CSR provisions (Sec 135)

Small Company Criteria (as per latest updates):

  • Paid-up Capital ≤ ₹4 crore

  • Turnover ≤ ₹40 crore

๐Ÿ—‚️ Event-Based Compliance Requirements

These forms are triggered by specific events and must be filed within the statutory period:

FormCompliance RequirementTriggering EventDue Date
PAS-3 ๐Ÿ“ŒReturn of AllotmentWhenever shares are allottedWithin 30 days of allotment
MGT-14 ๐ŸฆFiling Board Resolutions (if required under law)Passing certain resolutions (e.g. borrowings, approval of FS, etc.)Within 30 days of resolution
INC-22 ๐Ÿ“Change in Registered OfficeWhen company changes its registered addressWithin 15 days of change
DIR-12 ๐Ÿš€Appointment/Resignation of DirectorsOn change in director/KMPWithin 30 days of change
CHG-1 ๐ŸขCreation/Modification of ChargeWhen a secured loan is taken or charge is modifiedWithin 30 days of event
SH-7 ๐Ÿ“‘Change in Authorized CapitalOn passing resolution for increase in capitalWithin 30 days of resolution

❗ Common Mistakes & Compliance Tips

✔️ Annual Filings:
Late filing of AOC-4, MGT-7, MGT-7A, LLP-11, or LLP-8 incurs ₹100 per day per form.

✔️ Director KYC:
Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC results in DIN deactivation and a penalty of ₹5,000.

✔️ Deposits Compliance:
Failure to file DPT-3 may attract penalties up to ₹5 lakh under the Companies Act.

✔️ MSME Filings:
Non-filing of MSME-1 may result in prosecution and penal actions under the MSMED Act.

✔️ Event-Based Filings:
Track Board resolutions, share allotments, office changes, etc., to file MGT-14, PAS-3, and INC-22 in time.


๐Ÿงพ Summary Table – At a Glance

Compliance FormDue DateApplicability
MSME-1 (H1)30-Apr-2025Companies with MSME dues > 45 days
LLP-1130-May-2025All LLPs
DPT-330-Jun-2025Companies with loans/deposits
DIR-3 KYC30-Sep-2025All Directors with DIN
LLP-830-Oct-2025All LLPs
AOC-431-Oct-2025All Companies (except OPC/small)
MSME-1 (H2)31-Oct-2025Companies with MSME dues > 45 days
MGT-7/7A30-Nov-2025All Companies
CSR-231-Dec-2025Companies under CSR obligation

๐Ÿงญ Conclusion

Maintaining timely ROC and MCA compliances is crucial to uphold legal integrity, avoid penal liabilities, and ensure efficient business operations. Use this calendar as a handy guide for FY 2025-26 and consult a professional for event-based filings or complex scenarios.