Annual Compliance for Private Limited Companies: Checklist & Due Dates
Every Pvt Ltd company must meet annual MCA and tax compliances — even with zero revenue. Here's the complete checklist, forms and due dates.
Incorporating a company is just the start. Every Private Limited Company must meet annual compliances — and the penalties for missing them are steep. Here's your complete checklist.
Why it matters
ROC late-filing penalties are ₹100 per day, per form, with no upper cap. Persistent non-compliance can lead to director disqualification and the company being struck off. Crucially, these apply even if your company had no business activity.
Key annual filings
| Form | Purpose | Indicative due date |
|---|---|---|
| AOC-4 | Financial statements | Within 30 days of AGM |
| MGT-7 / 7A | Annual return | Within 60 days of AGM |
| DIR-3 KYC | Director KYC | 30 September |
| ADT-1 | Auditor appointment | Within 15 days of AGM |
| ITR-6 | Company income tax return | 31 October (audited) |
Other recurring obligations
- Hold a minimum number of board meetings during the year.
- Conduct the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
- Maintain statutory registers and minutes.
- Get accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant.
DIR-3 KYC — don't miss it
Every director with a DIN must complete annual KYC. Miss it and the DIN is deactivated, attracting a ₹5,000 reactivation fee.
Dormant or zero-revenue companies
A common and costly myth is that inactive companies are exempt. They aren't — annual returns and KYC are still mandatory. If your company is genuinely inactive, you can apply for dormant status instead.
Plan ahead: Build a compliance calendar at the start of each financial year so deadlines never sneak up on you.
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