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The Company Annual Return filing is a mandatory requirement for all companies registered in India. It involves the submission of financial and operational information to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on an annual basis.
Filing the Company Annual Return helps companies meet their legal obligations and maintain compliance with the Companies Act, 2013.
It ensures transparency in the financial affairs of the company by disclosing key financial information, such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and shareholder details.
Regularly filing the Annual Return enhances the trust and confidence of stakeholders, including investors, lenders, and business partners, in the company's operations.
Compliance of law is the primary requirement for any business. The date of the company’s annual return filing displayed on the Master Data on MCA portal. Government tenders, loan approval or for similar other purposes, the regularity in compliance is a major criterion to measure the credibility of an organization.
While pulling funds for a company from the investors, the investors demand all financial records and date before finalizing the proposal. The investors may either approach the company directly or can also check the financial records from the MCA portal. Investors also tend to favour the companies with regular compliance records.
It allows regulatory authorities and stakeholders to monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
Continuous failure in filing the return turns the company status to default and charges it with heavy penalties. The company may also be declared as defunct or removed from the RoC. The concerned directors are also disqualified and debarred from their further appointment. Since July 2018, an additional fee of ₹100 for each day of delay will be levied till the date of filing.
PAN Card, Certificate of Incorporation and MoA – AoA of Private Company
Financial Statements must be audited by independent auditor
Independent auditor’s report and Board report must be provided
Valid and active DSC of one of the directors must be provided
The due date for filing the Annual Return varies based on the type of company. Generally, it is within 60 days from the date of the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The Annual Return includes details such as the company's financial statements, shareholding pattern, directors' information, annual accounts, and other required disclosures.
Yes, the Annual Return filing can be done online through the MCA portal using the appropriate e-forms.
Yes, late filing or non-filing of the Annual Return can attract penalties, which may include fines, additional fees, and legal consequences.
Yes, all registered companies, irrespective of their size or turnover, are required to file the Annual Return as per the Companies Act, 2013.
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