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Every company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 is required to complete annual ROC compliance by filing its financial statements and annual return with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The two most important annual ROC forms for companies are AOC-4 and MGT-7 / MGT-7A.
Form AOC-4 is used for filing the company’s financial statements and related documents, whereas MGT-7 / MGT-7A is used for filing the annual return containing details of shareholding, directors, meetings, members, and other statutory disclosures.
Timely filing of these forms is essential to maintain legal compliance, avoid additional fees and penalties, and keep the company’s MCA records updated.
At CLEANFILINGS, we provide end-to-end assistance for preparation, review, and filing of AOC-4 and MGT-7 / MGT-7A for companies across India.
Form AOC-4 is the e-form filed with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) for submission of the company’s financial statements and related documents for a financial year.
It generally includes filing of:
✔ Balance Sheet
✔ Statement of Profit & Loss
✔ Cash Flow Statement, if applicable
✔ Notes to Accounts
✔ Board’s Report
✔ Auditor’s Report
✔ AOC-1, if applicable
✔ Other disclosures required under the Companies Act, 2013
AOC-4 is one of the most important annual ROC filings as it reflects the financial position and performance of the company.
Form MGT-7 is the annual return form filed by companies containing key information about the company’s management and ownership structure as on the close of the financial year.
It generally includes details of:
✔ Registered Office
✔ Principal Business Activities
✔ Share Capital & Shareholding Pattern
✔ Members & Debenture Holders
✔ Directors & Key Managerial Personnel
✔ Meetings of Members / Board
✔ Remuneration of Directors / KMP, where applicable
✔ Penalties / Compounding / Compliance Disclosures, where applicable
For One Person Companies (OPC) and Small Companies, the abridged annual return is filed in Form MGT-7A, as applicable.
These annual ROC filings are generally applicable to:
✔ Private Limited Companies
✔ Public Limited Companies
✔ One Person Companies (OPCs)
✔ Section 8 Companies
✔ Nidhi Companies
✔ Small Companies
✔ Dormant Companies, where applicable compliance exists
✔ Other companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013
Although both forms are annual ROC filings, they serve different purposes:
Used for filing financial statements and related financial disclosures of the company.
Used for filing the annual return containing company, shareholding, director, and governance-related details.
In simple terms:
Both are mandatory annual compliance forms and should be filed accurately and within the prescribed time.
Form AOC-4 is generally required to be filed within 30 days from the date of Annual General Meeting (AGM). If AGM is held on 30th September, the normal due date generally falls around 29th/30th October, subject to the manner of calculation and any MCA extension.
Since OPC is not required to hold AGM, AOC-4 is generally filed within 180 days from the closure of the financial year. For a financial year ending on 31st March, the due date generally falls around 27th September.
Form MGT-7 is generally required to be filed within 60 days from the date of AGM. If AGM is held on 30th September, the normal due date generally falls around 29th November.
For OPC and eligible Small Companies, MGT-7A is filed as the abridged annual return. In case of OPC, since AGM is not held, the due date is generally linked to the applicable annual return timeline and is commonly computed around 60 days from the relevant due date framework applicable to OPC annual return filing.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) may extend the due dates for annual filing forms from time to time through general circulars. For example, FY 2024–25 annual filing deadlines were extended through MCA circulars on the V3 portal. Therefore, actual due dates for a particular year should always be checked based on the latest MCA notification applicable for that financial year.
The following documents are generally required for filing AOC-4:
The following details / documents are generally required:
Financial statements, shareholding details, director details, and other annual records are collected.
We review whether AOC-4, AOC-4 XBRL, AOC-4 CFS, MGT-7, or MGT-7A is applicable.
Financial statement filing form is prepared with required attachments and disclosures.
Annual return form is prepared with details of shareholders, directors, meetings, and governance matters.
Important details are cross-checked between financial statements, annual return, and MCA records to reduce the risk of resubmission or mismatch.
Forms are digitally signed and filed with ROC along with professional certification, wherever required.
Filing acknowledgements and compliance support are provided for future record and reference.
Depending on the nature of company, one of the following may be applicable:
For general filing of financial statements.
For filing consolidated financial statements, where applicable.
Applicable to specified classes of companies required to file financial statements in XBRL format.
Applicable to eligible NBFCs, where required.
These forms are mandatory annual filings under the Companies Act, 2013.
MCA records reflect the company’s latest financial and annual return information.
Delayed filing results in additional filing fees and compliance exposure.
Proper annual filings help in banking, funding, due diligence, tender participation, and other regulatory compliances.
Timely annual filings indicate a professionally managed and compliant business.
Failure to file AOC-4 and MGT-7 / MGT-7A within the prescribed time may result in:
✔ Additional ROC Filing Fees
✔ Company Being Marked as Non-Compliant
✔ Delay in Other ROC Filings and Corporate Actions
✔ Practical Issues During Due Diligence / Funding / Bank Processes
✔ Risk of Penalties and Prosecution under applicable provisions
Late filing fees are generally levied on a per-day basis under the Companies Act and allied rules, and the financial impact can increase significantly if defaults continue.
Companies often face issues such as:
✔ Incomplete Financial Statements
✔ AGM Date / Due Date Confusion
✔ Incorrect Shareholding Details
✔ Missing Board’s Report or Auditor’s Report
✔ Data Mismatch between AOC-4 and MGT-7
✔ Expired DSC / Director KYC Issues
✔ Delay in Audit Completion
Professional support helps reduce these errors and filing delays.
Our AOC-4 & MGT-7 / MGT-7A Filing Services may include:
✔ AOC-4 Filing Support
✔ AOC-4 XBRL / CFS Filing Support
✔ MGT-7 / MGT-7A Filing Support
✔ Annual ROC Compliance Review
✔ End-to-End ROC Filing Assistance
✔ Experienced ROC Compliance Professionals
✔ Accurate Documentation & Filing
✔ Transparent Pricing
✔ Dedicated Support Team
✔ Pan India Service Delivery
✔ End-to-End MCA Compliance Support
Complete your annual ROC compliance smoothly while our experts handle your AOC-4 and MGT-7 / MGT-7A filing requirements with accuracy and care.
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