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ROC Compliance refers to the statutory filings and obligations that companies and LLPs must meet with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), governed by the Companies Act, 2013 and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008.
All entities registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) are mandatorily required to comply with ROC filing requirements.
| Form | Purpose | Due Date | Applicability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form AOC-4 | Filing of financial statements | Within 30 | All companies |
| Form MGT-7 | Annual return | Within 60 | All companies |
| Form MGT-7A | Annual return (for small & OPCs) | Within 60 | OPCs & Small Cos |
| Form DIR-3 KYC | Director KYC | By 30th September | Every director with DIN |
| Form DPT-3 | Return of deposits | By 30th June | All companies |
| Form MSME-1 | Details of MSME payments due > 45 days | Half-yearly | If applicable |
| Form MGT-14 | Filing of resolutions (special/reserved matters) | Within 30 days of resolution | If applicable |
AGM for companies must be held within 6 months of F.Y. end (i.e., by 30th September if F.Y. ends on 31st March).
| Form | Purpose | Due Date | Applicability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 11 | Annual return of LLP | 30th May | All LLPs |
| Form 8 | Statement of Account & Solvency | 30th October | All LLPs |
| DIR-3 KYC | Director KYC | 30th September | Designated Partners |
| Delay | Penalty |
|---|---|
| ROC Forms | ₹100 per day per |
| DIR-3 KYC | ₹5,000 per DIN |
| Non-Holding of AGM | ₹1 lakh + ₹5,000/day for default |
| DPT-3 | ₹5,000 + ₹500/day for continuing default |
| Task | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Maintain Statutory Registers | Ongoing |
| Hold Board Meetings | Minimum 4/year (for Pvt Ltd) |
| Hold AGM | Yearly (not applicable to OPCs) |
| File Financial Statements (AOC-4) | Yearly |
| File Annual Return (MGT-7 / 7A) | Yearly |
| Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC) | Yearly |
| MSME Form | Twice a year |
| DPT-3 | Yearly |
| Update ROC for changes (Form 3, MGT-14, etc.) | Event-based |
| Event | Form | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment of Director | DIR-12 | Within 30 days |
| Resignation of Director | DIR-12 | Within 30 days |
| Change in Registered Office | INC-22 | Within 15-30 days |
| Change in Share Capital | SH-7 | Within 30 days |
| Allotment of Shares | PAS-3 | Within 15 days |
| Change in Company Name | INC-24 | After approval of special resolution |
Avoid penalties and legal actions
For Companies (Private Ltd, Public Ltd, OPC, Section 8)
| Due Date | ROC Form | Purpose | Applicability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | DPT-3 | Return of deposits/loans not considered deposits | All companies (except government) |
| 30 September 2025 | DIR-3 KYC / KYC-Web | Director KYC | Every director having DIN as of 31 March |
| 30 September 2025 | AGM | Annual General Meeting | All companies (except OPCs) |
| 30 October 2025 | AOC-4 / AOC-4 XBRL | Filing of financial statements | Within 30 days of AGM |
| 28 November 2025 | MGT-7 / MGT-7A | Annual return filing | Within 60 days of AGM |
| 30 April 2025 | MSME Form I (Half-Yearly) | Details of outstanding dues to MSMEs (Oct–Mar) | If payments due > 45 days |
| 31 October 2025 | MSME Form I (Half-Yearly) | Details of outstanding dues to MSMEs (Apr–Sep) | If payments due > 45 days |
| Within 15–30 Days of Event | Various (e.g., DIR-12, PAS-3, MGT-14) | Event-based compliance (e.g., director change, share allotment) | As applicable |
For LLPs
| Due Date | ROC Form | Purpose | Applicability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Form 11 | Annual Return of LLP | All LLPs |
| 30 October 2025 | Form 8 | Statement of Account and Solvency | All LLPs |
| 30 September 2025 | DIR-3 KYC / KYC-Web | Partner/Designated Partner KYC | All individuals with DIN/DPIN |
Annual Filings
| Form | Company Type | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| AOC-4 | All companies | Within 30 days of AGM (usually by 30 Oct) |
| MGT-7 / MGT-7A | All companies | Within 60 days of AGM (usually by 28 Nov) |
| Form 11 | LLP | 30 May |
| Form 8 | LLP | 30 October |
| DIR-3 KYC | All DIN holders | 30 September |
Half-Yearly / Special Filings
| Form | Period | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| MSME Form I | Apr–Sep | 31 Oct |
| MSME Form I | Oct–Mar | 30 Apr |
| DPT-3 | FY 2024–25 | 30 June |