# Company Compliance Checklist Generator

> Every company and LLP has a fixed annual calendar, even with no business. Private companies hold an AGM by 30 September and file AOC-4 and MGT-7 after it; OPCs file AOC-4 within 180 days and MGT-7A; LLPs file Form 11 by 30 May and Form 8 by 30 October. Late filings attract daily additional fees with no cap.

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- **LLP Form 11:** 30 May
- **LLP Form 8:** 30 October
- **Company ITR:** 31 October

## Annual filings by entity type

| Filing | Private limited | OPC | LLP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Financial statements | AOC-4 within 30 days of AGM | AOC-4 within 180 days of year-end | Form 8 by 30 October |
| Annual return | MGT-7 / 7A within 60 days of AGM | MGT-7A | Form 11 by 30 May |
| Statutory audit | Mandatory | Mandatory | If turnover > ₹40L or contribution > ₹25L |
| AGM | By 30 September | Not required | Not required |
| Income tax return | ITR-6 by 31 October | ITR-6 by 31 October | ITR-5 (31 July or 31 October if audited) |

## Other recurring filings

- DIR-3 KYC: once every three financial years by 30 June (from 31 March 2026)
- DPT-3: by 30 June (companies)
- MSME-1: 30 April and 31 October if dues to MSEs exceed 45 days
- ADT-1: within 15 days of auditor appointment at AGM
- Event-based: MGT-14, DIR-12, SH-7, PAS-3, CHG-1 within 30 days

## FAQs

### What is the late fee for MCA annual filings?

₹100 per day per form for companies, with no upper cap, and similarly ₹100 per day per form for LLPs. Directors of companies that don't file for three years can be disqualified.

### Is DIR-3 KYC still annual?

No. From 31 March 2026, directors file DIR-3 KYC once every three financial years by 30 June, but must update changes to mobile, email or address within 30 days.

### Does an inactive company need to file annual returns?

Yes, until it is struck off or obtains dormant status. Consider closing it or applying for dormant status to cut the cost.

## Official sources

- Ministry of Corporate Affairs: https://www.mca.gov.in/

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