AOC-4 Filing: Due Date, Late Fees, XBRL Applicability and Process for FY 2025-26
AOC-4 is the form used to file audited financial statements with the MCA/ROC every year. This guide covers the AOC-4 due date, late fees (Rs. 100 per day), XBRL applicability, documents required, and the complete step-by-step filing process on the MCA portal.
Director Disqualification Under Section 164: Grounds, Duration and How to Remove Disqualification
Section 164 of the Companies Act 2013 disqualifies directors on specific grounds, including non-filing of ROC annual returns for 3 consecutive years. This guide explains Section 164(1) and 164(2) grounds, the 5-year bar, and what a disqualified director must do.
MGT-7 Annual Return: Filing Guide, Due Date, Late Fees and MGT-7A Eligibility for FY 2025-26
MGT-7 is the Annual Return that every company must file with the ROC within 60 days of its AGM. This guide covers the MGT-7 due date, late fee structure, who qualifies for the simplified MGT-7A, mandatory CS certification, and the step-by-step filing process on MCA V3.
INC-20A Commencement of Business: What It Is, Due Date and Penalty for Non-Filing
INC-20A is the Declaration for Commencement of Business required within 180 days of incorporation for all companies incorporated on or after 2 November 2018. Non-filing means the company cannot legally operate and attracts Rs. 50,000 penalty on the company.
Private Limited Company Annual Compliance: ROC Filing, Checklist and Due Dates for FY 2025-26
Complete annual compliance checklist for a Private Limited Company for FY 2025-26 — exact due dates for AOC-4, MGT-7, AGM, DIR-3 KYC, DPT-3 and MSME-1, with late fees and Small Company exemptions explained.
International Trademark Application from India: Madrid System Complete Guide
Received the Trade Marks Registry email about the Madrid System? Complete guide for Indian businesses on filing an international trademark application — eligibility, step-by-step process, WIPO fees, timelines, and key rules for protecting your brand in 130+ countries.