ROC Compliance

Stay Compliant. Stay Credible. Stay Ahead.

In today’s highly regulated corporate environment, ROC compliance is not optional — it is essential. Every company registered in India is legally required to comply with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, by filing periodic returns and disclosures with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

Timely ROC compliance ensures:

  • Legal continuity of your company
  • Protection of directors from penalties & disqualification
  • Strong corporate governance & investor confidence
  • Smooth banking, funding, and regulatory approvals

What is Roc Compliance?

ROC (Registrar of Companies) compliance refers to the statutory obligations every company registered in India must fulfil under the Companies Act, 2013. These include periodic filings, event-based disclosures, and statutory requirements to remain legally compliant, avoid penalties and maintain good corporate governance.

Roc Filings Are Mandatory For?

ROC Applicability

ROC IS
APPLICABLE
TO:

👥
PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANIES
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PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANIES
👤
ONE PERSON COMPANIES (OPC)
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LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS (LLPs)
🏛️
SECTION 8 COMPANIES

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Annual Roc Compliance Checklist

Mandatory Filings Every Year

Compliance Item

ROC Form

Due Date

Annual Return

MGT-7

Within 60 days of AGM

Financial Statements Filing

AOC-4

Within 30 days of AGM

Director KYC

DIR-3 KYC

30th September every year

Auditor Appointment (if applicable)

ADT-1

Within 15 days from AGM

Event-Based Roc Compliance

In addition to annual filings, companies must inform ROC any time specific corporate events occur:

Event

ROC Form

Typical Due Date

Change of Directors

DIR-12

Within 30 days of change

Change of Registered Office

INC-22

Within 30 days

Increase in Authorized Capital

SH-7

Within 30 days

Resolution Filing

MGT-14

Within 30 days of Board approval

Statutory Registers & Records

Ongoing update requirement

 

Filing Process – Step By Step

ROC Filing Process

ROC FILING PROCESS

Phase 1:
Preparation
(Before Filing)

Finalisation of Accounts & Audit,
Board Meeting Approval,
Annual General Meeting (AGM), etc.
›››

Phase 2:
E-Filing on
MCA Portal

Verification & Pre-Scrutiny,
Digital Signature Authentication,
Upload & Submission,
Fee Payment, etc.
›››

Phase 3:
Post-Filing
Compliance

Record Maintenance
and others.

Annual Roc Compliance Checklist

Phase 1: Preparation (Before Filing)

  • Finalisation of Accounts & Audit (Annual Return)
  • Board Meeting Approval
  • Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • Document Compilation

 

Phase 2: E-Filing on MCA Portal

  • MCA Login / Registration
  • Download Applicable Forms
  • Form Filling & Attachments
  • Verification & Pre-Scrutiny
  • Digital Signature Authentication
  • Upload & Submission
  • Fee Payment
  • Acknowledgment Receipt

 

Phase 3: Post-Filing Compliance

Record Maintenance:  Maintain both digital and physical copies of all filed forms, challans, and acknowledgments for future reference and regulatory checks.

ENTITY TYPE

FINALISATION OF ACCOUNTS & AUDIT

BOARD MEETING APPROVAL

AGM

DOCUMENT COMPILATION & FILLIMNG FORMS

Private Limited Company

Applicable

Applicable

Applicable

AOC-4, MGT-7 / MGT-7A, ADT-1, and others.

Public Limited Company

Applicable

Applicable

Applicable

AOC-4, MGT-7, ADT-1, and others.

Section 8 Company

Applicable

Applicable

Applicable

AOC-4, MGT-7, and others.

One Person Company (OPC)

Applicable

Limited / Resolution by Sole Member

Not Applicable

AOC-4, MGT-7A, ADT-1 (if applicable), and others.

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Applicable (audit if threshold crossed)

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Form 8, Form 11, LLP and others.

 

Penalties For Non-Compliance

Failure to adhere to the filing obligations prescribed by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) in India may lead to severe legal consequences, including hefty daily penalties, disqualification of directors, operational restrictions, and risk of company strike-off.

Conclusion

Your Compliance, Our Responsibility

ROC compliance is the backbone of a legally sound and well-governed company. Missing even a single filing can lead to heavy penalties, director disqualification, and loss of corporate credibility. With changing regulations and strict enforcement under the Companies Act, 2013, staying compliant requires accuracy, consistency, and timely action.

Our ROC Compliance services are designed to take the compliance burden off your shoulders—ensuring that your company meets every statutory requirement without delays or errors. Whether you are a startup, a growing private company, or an established corporate entity, we help you stay compliant, transparent, and future-ready.

Focus on growing your business. We’ll take care of the compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. Every company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 is required to comply with ROC filing obligations, irrespective of its size or turnover.

Failure to file ROC returns may lead to daily late fees, penalties on the company and its directors, and in serious cases, disqualification of directors or striking off of the company.

Yes. Even if a company has not carried out any business during the year, ROC compliances must still be completed unless the company is officially declared dormant.

Every company is required to conduct its AGM by 30th September, which is within six months after the financial year ends on 31st March.

MSME Form 1 is filed twice yearly:

  • By 30th April for dues from October–March
  • By 31st October for dues from April–September

This applies when payments are delayed beyond 45 days.

Private Limited Companies, Public Limited Companies, and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) are required to be registered with the ROC.

The main annual ROC forms include:

  • AOC-4 for financial statements
  • MGT-7 / MGT-7A for annual return
  • DIR-3 KYC for director verification
  • ADT-1 for auditor appointment (if applicable)

The responsibility lies with both the company and its directors. Non-compliance can attract penalties on the company as well as personal liability on directors.

DIR-3 KYC must be filed by 30th September every year for all directors holding an active DIN.

Timely ROC compliance ensures legal continuity, protects directors from disqualification, and helps maintain the company’s credibility with banks, investors, and regulators.

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