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Stay compliant with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs through timely filings, updates, and governance documentation. Our expert-led services cover all mandatory ROC filings, director KYC, capital changes, and more.
Feature | Pvt Ltd Company | Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | One‑Person Company (OPC) |
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Governing Law | Companies Act 2013 | LLP Act 2008 | Companies Act 2013 |
Key Annual Forms | AOC‑4, MGT‑7, DIR‑3 KYC | LLP Form 11, LLP Form 8, DIR‑3 KYC | AOC‑4 (XBRL optional), MGT‑7A, DIR‑3 KYC |
AGM Requirement | Yes, within 6 months of FY‑end | No AGM | No AGM (Board approval of accounts) |
Statutory Audit | Mandatory, irrespective of turnover | Mandatory if turnover > ₹40 L or contrib > ₹25 L | Mandatory |
Secretarial Audit | If paid‑up capital > ₹10 Cr / turnover > ₹250 Cr | Not applicable | Not applicable |
MCA Late Fee | ₹100 per form per day | ₹50 per day per form | ₹100 per form per day |
Whether you run a tech startup (Pvt Ltd), a consulting partnership (LLP) or a single‑founder venture (OPC), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is your corporate watchdog. Missing a filing can result in:
Late fees up to 12× the normal rate
Director disqualification for 5 years
Company strike‑off under Sec 248
Loss of investor confidence & bank lending blocks
Our single‑window compliance suite keeps every deadline, resolution, and register in sync—so your focus stays on scaling, not firefighting ROC notices.
Form | Purpose | Due Date | Attachments |
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AOC‑4 | Financial statements | 30 days from AGM | Audit report, BS, P&L, Cash Flow, notes |
MGT‑7 | Annual return | 60 days from AGM | Shareholding pattern, transfers |
DIR‑3 KYC | Director eKYC | 30 Sep | PAN, Aadhaar, DSC |
ADT‑1 | Auditor appointment | 15 days from AGM | Auditor consent |
DPT‑3 | Return of deposits/loans | 30 Jun | Auditor’s cert |
Trigger | Form | Deadline |
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Change of Director | DIR‑12 | 30 days |
Increase in Capital | SH‑7 | 30 days |
Charge Creation | CHG‑1 | 30 days |
Address Change (same ROC) | INC‑22 | 30 days |
Name Change | INC‑24 | 60 days post SR |
LLP Partner Change | LLP Form 4 | 30 days |
OPC Shareholder Nominee Change | INC‑4 | 30 days |
Month | Pvt Ltd | LLP | OPC |
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April | DIR‑3 KYC reminder | DIR‑3 KYC reminder | DIR‑3 KYC reminder |
May | – | LLP Form 11 (30 May) | – |
June | First Board Meeting | First DP meeting | First Board Meeting |
July | TDS Q1 return | – | TDS Q1 return |
August | Draft financials | Draft Statement of A/C & Solvency | Draft financials |
September | AGM + CSR report | – | Board approval of accounts |
October | AOC‑4 (30 days from AGM) | LLP Form 8 (30 Oct) | AOC‑4 (Oct 30) |
November | – | – | – |
December | Tax audit reports (if extended) | – | – |
January | MGT‑7 (60 days from AGM) | – | MGT‑7A |
February | – | – | – |
March | DIR‑3 KYC prep & asset tagging | DIR‑3 KYC prep | DIR‑3 KYC prep |
Audit Type | Applies To | Frequency | Who Certifies |
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Statutory Audit | All entities | Annual | Chartered Accountant |
Tax Audit (44AB) | Turnover > ₹1 Cr / ₹10 Cr (digital) | Annual | Chartered Accountant |
Secretarial Audit (204) | Pvt Ltd with PC > ₹10 Cr / Turnover > ₹250 Cr | Annual | Company Secretary |
LLP Audit | LLP turnover > ₹40 L or contrib > ₹25 L | Annual | Chartered Accountant |
Private Limited Companies must file AOC-4 (financials), MGT-7 (annual return), DIR-3 KYC (for directors), and ADT-1 (auditor appointment). Additional forms like DPT-3 apply if the company has accepted loans or advances.
LLPs are required to file Form 11 (Annual Return) by May 30 and Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency) by October 30 each year. DIR-3 KYC is also mandatory for all Designated Partners.
Audit is mandatory for all companies, irrespective of turnover. LLPs need an audit only if their turnover exceeds ₹40 lakhs or capital contribution exceeds ₹25 lakhs.
All directors and designated partners must file DIR-3 KYC annually by 30th September, failing which the DIN will be deactivated by MCA.
The penalty is ₹100 per day per form for Private Limited Companies and OPCs, and ₹50 per day per form for LLPs. There is no cap on the late fees.
Yes. If an entity fails to file mandatory annual forms for two consecutive financial years, it may be struck off under Section 248 of the Companies Act or LLP Act.
An OPC is exempt from holding AGMs and can file simplified forms like MGT-7A, while a Pvt Ltd company must hold an AGM and file MGT-7, AOC-4, and other standard filings.
Yes. Even if no operations occurred, the company or LLP must file nil returns and maintain basic compliance from the year of incorporation.
Yes. MCA (ROC) compliance is governed by the Companies Act or LLP Act, while income tax filings (ITR-6 for Pvt Ltd, ITR-5 for LLPs) are governed by the Income Tax Act. Both must be done independently.
We provide complete end-to-end compliance support, including document drafting, form filing, digital signature management, audit coordination, automated reminders, and penalty protection through our annual compliance plans.