LLP Annual Filing & ROC Compliance
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Ensure annual compliance for your Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) with ROC filings.
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Compliance can be complex for private limited companies in India. The Companies Act, 2013 requires companies to address director appointments, shareholder meetings, Registrar of Companies filings, and other regulatory obligations.
LegallensIndia provides guidance and compliance solutions tailored to startups and established companies. Our team assists from incorporation through ongoing statutory obligations.
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Compliance means adhering to applicable orders, rules, and requirements. A private limited company incorporated in India must comply with the Companies Act, 2013 and its obligations to the Registrar of Companies.
The law governs the appointment, qualification, remuneration, and retirement of directors, along with board meetings and shareholder meetings.
Registrar of Companies compliance is mandatory for every private limited company, irrespective of turnover or capital.
Companies incorporated after November 2019 with share capital must obtain the commencement certificate before starting business or exercising borrowing powers. Form INC-20A must be filed within 180 days of incorporation. The supplied content states a company penalty of ₹50,000 and a director penalty of ₹1,000 per day for default.
The first auditor must be appointed within 30 days of incorporation and ratified by shareholders at the first Annual General Meeting. Form ADT-1 should be filed within 15 days after the AGM.
The first board meeting should be held within 30 days of incorporation. The company should subsequently hold at least four board meetings each year, with no more than 120 days between meetings. Seven days' notice should state the date and purpose, and minutes should be maintained at the registered office.
The first AGM should be conducted within nine months from the end of the first financial year. Later AGMs should be held within six months from the financial year end, with no more than 15 months between two AGMs.
The company's financial statements should be filed through Form AOC-4 within 30 days after the Annual General Meeting.
The annual return in Form MGT-7 should be filed within 60 days after the Annual General Meeting.
Appointments, resignations, and other directorship changes should be reported through Form DIR-12 within 30 days of the change.
A director whose DIN was allotted by 31 March and remains approved should complete DIR-3 KYC by 30 September each year. The supplied content states a ₹5,000 fee for failure to file DIN eKYC.
Companies should report deposits and specified non-deposit receipts annually through Form DPT-3 by 30 June.
| Compliance | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Business Certificate | Within 180 days of incorporation. |
| Auditor Appointment and ADT-1 | Within 15 days of the AGM. |
| Board Meetings | According to the board-meeting schedule. |
| Annual General Meeting | Within nine months from the financial year end, as stated in the supplied table. |
| INC-20A | Within 180 days of incorporation. |
| AOC-4 | Within 30 days of the AGM. |
| MGT-7A for Small Companies or OPCs | Within 60 days of the AGM. |
| DIR-12 | Within 30 days of appointment or resignation. |
| DIR-3 KYC | By 30 September each year. |
| MGT-14 | Within 30 days of passing the resolution. |
| DPT-3 | By 30 June each year. |
| Directors' Report | At least 21 days before the AGM. |
| Statutory Registers and Books | Throughout the financial year. |
| Financial Statements and Reports | At least 21 days before the AGM. |
In addition to annual filings, a company must complete the applicable forms when specified events occur. The supplied content identifies the following examples:
The relevant form should be filed with the Registrar within the specified period. Delay may attract additional fees or penalties.
These obligations are administered outside the Registrar of Companies but remain necessary for lawful business operations.
Depending on the business, compliance may arise under the Environment Protection Act, Competition Act, Factory Act, and other laws.
Non-compliance with the Companies Act can lead to penalties for the company and its defaulting members. Fines may continue for the period of default, and delayed annual filings may attract additional fees.
Companies should complete their obligations promptly to reduce penalties and financial consequences.
The LEDGERS platform helps entrepreneurs manage compliance obligations, track deadlines, and generate reports.
A dedicated Compliance Manager acts as the company's point of contact and assists with company-compliance matters.
The Compliance Manager assists with maintaining accounts and preparing financial statements at the end of the financial year.
Support includes board meetings, the Annual General Meeting, minutes, the Directors' Report, and the annual report.
The team prepares the documents needed for the Annual General Meeting and the company's MCA annual return. The supplied content refers to an MCA annual-return date of 30 September.
Company income tax returns must be filed irrespective of income, profit, or loss, including for dormant companies. The Compliance Manager prepares the documents and files the return.
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