ROC Filing Due Date for FY 2023-24

ROC Filing Due Dates for FY 2023-24

Here’s the ROC compliance calendar for FY 2023-24. Refer to this calendar to track the ROC filing due dates applicable for the financial year 2023-24.

Every company registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is required to furnish its annual accounts and annual returns as per the Companies Act, 2013.

Therefore, the ROC filing due date refers to the deadline for companies to file their Annual Return (Form MGT-7) and Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

Companies need to ensure that the ROC forms/returns are filed accurately and within the stipulated deadline. Non-compliance can result in penalties and legal repercussions. So, companies should seek the assistance of practicing CA’s to ensure compliance with the filing requirements.

ROC Return Filing Due Dates for FY 2023-24

Here are the due dates for filing ROC returns for the financial year 2023-24:

ROC Forms/ReturnsDescriptionDue Date
[FY 2023-24]
Form ADT-1Form for Appointment of Auditor15th October 2024
Form AOC-4 / Form AOC-4 CFS (Consolidated financial statements)Form for Filing of Annual accounts29th October 2024
(27th Sep 2024 for OPC)
Form MGT-7 Form for Filing Annual Return 29th November 2024
Form MGT-7AForm for filing Annual Return by OPCs and Small Company29th November 2024 for OPC
Form CRA-4Filing of Cost Audit Report30 days from the receipt of Cost Audit Report
Form MGT-14Filing Statement of Accounts of LLP30 days from the receipt of the Cost Audit Report
MSME Form 1Filing of resolutions with MCA regarding Board Reports and Annual Accounts30th April (October- March) Period 31st October (April-September) Period
Form-11Filing of annual returns of LLPForm for filing the Director’s annual KYC
Form-830 days from the date of the Board Meeting30th October 2024
DIR-3 KYCForm for filing the Director’s annual KYC30th September 2024

AOC-4 Due Date and Penalty

The due date for filing AOC-4 with the MCA is 30 days from the conclusion of the company’s annual general meeting (AGM). The AGM should be held within six months from the end of the financial year.

However, in the case of One Person Company (OPC), form AOC-4 due date will be within 180 days from the close of the financial year.

MGT-7 Due Date and Penalty

The due date for filing form MGT-7 with the MCA is 60 days from the conclusion of AGM. The AGM should be held within six months from the end of the financial year.

Form MGT-7A due date

MGT-7A is an electronic form for filing annual returns by One Person Company (OPC) and Small company.

The due date for filing form MGT-7A with the MCA is 60 days from the conclusion of the AGM. The AGM should be held within six months from the end of the financial year.

Meaning of Small Company

As per Section 2(85) of the Companies Act, 2013 “small company” means a company, other than a public company whose-

  • Paid-up share capital equal to or below Rs. 4 crores or such a higher amount specified not exceeding more than Rs.10 crores.
  • turnover equal to or below Rs. 40 crore or such a higher amount specified not exceeding more than Rs.100 crore.

Thus, the current threshold (w.e.f. 15.09.2022) for defining a Small Company is: Paid up Capital – Rs. 4 Cr, Turnover- Rs. 40 Cr

Form MGT-14 due date

MGT-14 due date is 30 days from the date of financial statements and Board Report by the Board of Directors

Penalty for Non-filing of AOC-4 and MGT-7

As per Section 92 and Section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013, every company is required to file their-

  • annual return (MGT-7 or 7A) within 60 days from the date of the AGM, and
  • financial statement (AOC-4) within 30 days from the date of the AGM.

Non-compliance with Sections 92 and 137 attracts a penalty.

The Company shall be liable

  • to a penalty of Rs. 10,000/- and
  • in case of continuing failure, with a further penalty of Rs. 100 for each day during which such failure continues, subject to a maximum of Rs. 200,000/-

The MD and CFO of the Company, if any, and in the absence of MD & CFO, any other director who is charged by the Board, and, and in the absence of any such director, all the Directors of the company shall be liable-

  • to a penalty of Rs. 10,000/- and
  • in case of continuing failure, with a further penalty of Rs. 100 for each day during which such failure continues, subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000/-

MSME Form-1 due date and penalty

MSME form-1 is a form for filing half-yearly returns with the ROC in respect of outstanding payments to Micro or Small Enterprise (MSME) exceeding 45 days.

Due dates for filing Form MSME-1:

For April 2023 – September 2023: 31st October 2023

For October 2023 – March 2024: 30th April 2024

Penalty for Non-filing of MSME-1

If any company fails to file the MSME-1 form then –

  • the company and every officer in default will be liable to a penalty of Rs.20,000.
  • In case of continuing failure, the company and every officer in default will be liable for a further penalty of Rs.1,000 for each day the failure continues, subject to a maximum of Rs.3 Lakhs.

Form CRA-4

30 days from the receipt of Cost Audit Report

DIR-3 KYC due date and penalty

All Directors must file their KYC form DIR-3 KYC (e-KYC) annually. The due date for this year (2023-24) is 30th Sep 2024.

Penalty for non-filing of DIR-3 KYC form


On Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC or Web KYC by 30.09.2024 (for 2024), the Director’s DIN will be marked as “Deactivated” and to activate the DIN, every Director will be required to pay Rs. 5,000 as penalty.

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LLP Annual Filing Due Date

LLPs are required to file their Statement of Account & Solvency (Form-8) within thirty (30) days from the end of the 6 months of the financial year and Annual Return (Form-11) within 60 days from the end of the financial year.

LLP’s are required to get their audit done only if, the capital contributions of the LLP exceed Rs. 25 lakhs, or the annual turnover of the LLP exceeds Rs. 40 lakhs (as the case may be).

LLP Compliance Calendar for FY 2023-24

The due date for Annual filing for LLP for the financial year 2023-24:

Form-11: 30th May 2024

Form-8: 30th October 2024

Income Tax Return (ITR) – 31st July 2024

Income Tax Return (Tax Audit Case): 30th September, 2024

Private Limited Company RegistrationTrademark Registration
GST RegistrationLLP Registration
One Person Company RegistrationGST Return Filing
TDS Return FilingProprietorship Registration
Partnership Firm RegistrationAnnual Compliance for Company

GST Registration City wise

GST Registration in NoidaGST Registration in Ghaziabad
GST Registration in DelhiGST Registration in Mumbai
GST Registration in PuneGST Registration in Bangalore
GST Registration in LucknowGST Registration in Chennai
GST Registration in PatnaGST Registration in Bhopal

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