What is Company Annual Filing Overview
Every company registered in India, including private limited, limited company, one person company and section 8 company must file annual returns with ROC every year. It requires conducting of an Annual General Meeting and filing annual accounts with ROC. AGM must be held within 6 months from the end of the financial year i.e. 30th September every year. In case of new companies, first AGM should be held within 18 months from the date of incorporation or 9 months from the close of financial year whichever is earlier. Companies Act 2013 mandates that your financial year should start from 1st April and end on 31st March.
Process for Company Annual Filing
01
Day 1 - Collection
- Discussion and collection of basic Information
- Provide Required Documents
- Decide the due dates of annual filing for Pvt. Ltd. Company
02
Day 2-4 - Preparation
- Drafting necessary documents
- Attachment of supporting documents
03
Day 5 onwards - Filing
- Filing of AOC – 4 (Financial Statements)
- Filing of MGT – 7 (Annual Return)
Documents Required For Company Annual Filing
- Incorporation Document: PAN Card, Certificate of Incorporation and MoA – AoA of Private Company
- Audited Financial Statements: Financial Statements must be audited by independent auditor
- Audit Report & Board Report: Independent auditor’s report and Board report must be provided
- DSC of Director: Valid and active DSC of one of the directors must be provided
Benefits Of Company Annual Filing
- Raising Company’s Credibility
- Attract Investors
- Maintain Active Status
- Save penalties
- Comply Legal Provision
- Safe from Strike Off