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Company Annual Return Filing (MGT-7 / MGT-7A)

Why Choose Our Company Annual Return Filing Services?

Filing the Company Annual Return is an important statutory compliance requirement under the Companies Act, 2013. Our Company Annual Return Filing services help businesses prepare and file Form MGT-7 or MGT-7A with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). We assist in reviewing company information, verifying statutory records, preparing the required disclosures and completing the MCA filing process to help companies maintain accurate compliance records.

Accurate Annual Return Preparation

We help compile and review company details, shareholding information, director particulars and other disclosures required for annual return filing.

MGT-7 & MGT-7A Assistance

We assist in identifying the applicable annual return form based on the company's classification and applicable MCA requirements.

Statutory Record Review

We help review relevant registers, company records, shareholder details and other information before preparing the annual return.

Filing Deadline Assistance

We help track applicable filing timelines and coordinate the annual return filing process with the MCA portal.

Compliance Support

We assist with reviewing relevant statutory requirements and identifying information or documentation gaps before submission.

End-to-End Filing Assistance

From collecting company information to preparing the form and sharing filing acknowledgements, we support the process at every stage.

Our Company Annual Return Filing Services

Form MGT-7 Filing

Preparation and filing assistance for companies required to submit the regular annual return in Form MGT-7.

Form MGT-7A Filing

Annual return filing assistance for One Person Companies (OPCs) and Small Companies eligible to use the abridged form.

Annual Return Data Compilation

Compilation of company registration details, shareholding information, director particulars and other prescribed disclosures.

Shareholding Details Review

Review of member details, share capital information, shareholding patterns and changes during the relevant financial year.

Director & KMP Information Review

Verification of director and key managerial personnel details, including relevant changes during the financial year.

MGT-8 Certification Coordination

Assistance in coordinating the applicable annual return certification by a practising Company Secretary, where required.

Late Annual Return Filing Assistance

Support in reviewing pending annual return filings, applicable additional fees and the process for completing delayed submissions.

MCA Filing & Acknowledgement

Assistance with electronic submission of the applicable form and sharing the available filing acknowledgement and SRN details.

What You Get from Our Annual Return Filing Services

Applicable Annual Return Form

Preparation assistance for the applicable Form MGT-7 or MGT-7A based on the company's eligibility.

Compiled Company Information

Organised company registration, registered office, business activity and other prescribed annual return particulars.

Shareholding & Member Details

Compiled member, share capital and shareholding information based on the records and documents provided.

Director & KMP Details

Reviewed particulars of directors and key managerial personnel along with relevant changes during the financial year.

Filing Acknowledgement

MCA submission acknowledgement and Service Request Number (SRN), subject to successful submission.

MGT-8 Coordination, Where Applicable

Assistance with the applicable certification process by a practising Company Secretary, where statutory requirements apply.

Our Company Annual Return Filing Procedure

1

Initial Consultation & Company Details

Step 1

We collect basic company information, CIN, financial year details and the status of previous annual return filings to understand the compliance requirements.

2

Document Collection & Verification

Step 2

We collect and review relevant company records, financial statements, shareholder information, director details and other supporting documents.

3

Form Applicability Assessment

Step 3

We assess whether the company is required to file Form MGT-7 or is eligible to file the abridged annual return in Form MGT-7A.

4

Annual Return Preparation & Review

Step 4

We help prepare the applicable annual return, review the disclosures and coordinate any required professional certification or supporting attachments.

5

Digital Signing & MCA Submission

Step 5

After the required review and authorisation, the form is digitally signed and submitted electronically through the MCA portal along with applicable fees.

6

Acknowledgement & Filing Record

Step 6

We share the available MCA acknowledgement and SRN details and assist in checking the filing status and maintaining the submission record.

Eligibility for Company Annual Return Filing

Annual return filing under Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 applies to companies registered under the Act. The applicable form depends on the company's legal classification and eligibility under the prescribed rules.

Private Limited Companies

Private companies are generally required to file Form MGT-7 unless they qualify as an OPC or Small Company eligible for MGT-7A.

Public Limited Companies

Public companies are generally required to prepare and file their annual return in Form MGT-7.

One Person Companies (OPCs)

An eligible One Person Company is required to file its annual return in the abridged Form MGT-7A.

Small Companies

Companies meeting the prescribed Small Company criteria are eligible to file their annual return in Form MGT-7A, subject to statutory exclusions.

Important: Form MGT-7 is generally applicable to companies other than OPCs and Small Companies. Form MGT-7A is prescribed for eligible OPCs and Small Companies. Eligibility must be checked under the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and relevant rules for the financial year concerned.

Documents Required for Company Annual Return Filing

The documents and information required may vary depending on the company type, its shareholding structure and the applicable annual return form.

Certificate of Incorporation

Company incorporation certificate containing its registration details and CIN.

Company PAN

Permanent Account Number details of the company.

Registered Office Details

Current registered office address, email ID, contact number and other required particulars.

Previous Annual Filing Details

Details and available acknowledgements of previous annual return filings, where applicable.

Register of Members

Member records, shareholding details and relevant changes during the financial year.

Directors & KMP Details

Director and key managerial personnel information, including appointments and cessations where relevant.

Share Capital Details

Authorised and paid-up share capital information and relevant changes during the year.

Board & General Meeting Records

Relevant meeting details, dates, attendance and other prescribed particulars.

Financial Statements

Relevant financial information and supporting records required for annual return preparation.

Board's Report & AGM Details

Board's Report, AGM date and related information, as applicable to the company.

MGT-8 Certification

Professional certification in Form MGT-8 where the statutory applicability criteria are met.

Digital Signature Certificate

Valid DSC of the authorised signatory and professional, as required for electronic filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Company Annual Return is a statutory filing containing prescribed details about a company's registered office, shareholding, members, directors, meetings and other particulars as at the close of the financial year. It is filed with the Registrar of Companies under Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Form MGT-7 is the regular annual return form applicable to companies other than OPCs and Small Companies. Form MGT-7A is the abridged annual return form prescribed for eligible One Person Companies and Small Companies.

Companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013 are generally required to prepare and file an annual return with the ROC. The applicable form and requirements depend on the company's classification and relevant statutory provisions.

Under Section 92(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, the annual return is generally required to be filed within 60 days from the date of the AGM. If no AGM is held, filing is generally due within 60 days from the date on which the AGM should have been held, along with a statement explaining the reasons for not holding it.

No. MGT-7A is prescribed for eligible OPCs and Small Companies. A private limited company that does not qualify as a Small Company is generally required to file Form MGT-7.

Form MGT-8 certification by a practising Company Secretary is required for a listed company or a company having paid-up share capital of ₹10 crore or more or turnover of ₹50 crore or more, as prescribed under Section 92(2) and the applicable rules.

Delayed filing may attract additional filing fees and statutory penalties under the Companies Act, 2013. The applicable amount depends on the nature and duration of the default and the provisions in force.

Where an AGM is not held, Section 92(4) provides for filing the annual return within 60 days from the date on which the AGM should have been held, together with a statement specifying the reasons for not holding the AGM. Separate AGM compliance requirements must also be considered.

An annual return generally includes company registration details, registered office information, principal business activities, share capital, members, directors, key managerial personnel, meeting particulars and other disclosures prescribed under the applicable form.

Yes. We can assist in reviewing pending annual return requirements, identifying the applicable forms and supporting documents, checking additional fees and coordinating the filing process with the MCA portal.

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