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Introduction and Its Compliance
Annual Return filing is mandatory for all the companies and LLPs incorporated in India under the laws of Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008. These filings require companies and LLPs to disclose vital information with regard to their financials, shareholding, management, economic and statutory compliances, etc., to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Lawfinity provide an end to the end solution for filing your annual return so that you and your business comply with your obligations accurately and in a timely manner.
Why It Is Needed
This filing of annual return is a mandatory requirement for every company as per Companies Act, 2013 and Limited Liability Act, 2008 and the company has to submit the annual return within 60 days from the date of its AGM (Annual General Meeting). It helps the business to comply with laws and at the same time, are transparent and consistent with corporate governance principles. It is important that businesses meet their Responsibility to file on time and accurately, to prevent penalties, disqualification of directors and potentially prosecution and to ensure responsible business compliance and longer-term credibility. With Lawfinity on your side, saving time and staying compliant is not an issue whenever annual statutory filings are due, without any surprise penalties or law suits that might follow you.
Benefits and Advantages
- Legal Continuity & Good Standing Timely filing ensures companies and LLPs maintain their active legal status and good corporate standing.
- Avoidance of Penalties Late or non-filing attracts substantial penalties; timely filing prevents unnecessary financial burdens.
- Transparency for Stakeholders Annual returns keep stakeholders, investors and regulators informed about the company's operations and financial health.
- Builds Business Reputation Regular compliance enhances credibility and trust with banks, investors and business partners.
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are required to file Annual Returns:
- Private Limited Company - Mandatory
- Public Limited Company - Mandatory
- One Person Company (OPC) - Mandatory
- Section 8 Company - Mandatory
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) - Mandatory
- Note: Even companies or LLPs with no business activity must file NIL returns annually.
- With Lawfinity, whether active or dormant, your business remains 100% compliant.
Documents Required
For Companies:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- PAN and TAN of the company
- Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L Account, Audit Report)
- Board Meeting and AGM Minutes
- List of Directors, Shareholders and KMPs
- Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs)
For LLPs:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- PAN and LLP Agreement
- Statement of Accounts and Solvency
- Audit Report (if applicable)
- List of Partners
- DSCs of designated partners
Steps For Filing Return
- Consultation with Lawfinity compliance experts:
- Collection and verification of financial data and statutory records:
- Preparation of necessary forms (MGT-7/7A, AOC-4 for companies; LLP Form-8 & Form-11 for LLPs):
- Review and validation of forms and attachments:
- Filing of Annual Return with MCA portal using DSC:
- Providing acknowledgment of successful filing:
- Post-filing compliance tracking and advisory:
Penalties
- Companies ₹100 per day for each form not filed.
- LLPs Maximum 15 times of regular filing fees plus 10 per day for delay beyond 360 days (for small LLPs) and maximum 30 times of regular filing fees plus 20 per day for delay beyond 360 days (for Other than Small LLPs).
- Non-compliance May lead to disqualification of directors, prosecution and removal of company name from MCA records.
Timelines
Annual Return (Company)
MGT-7A - Within 60 days from AGM
Financial Statements (Company)
AOC-4 - Within 30 days from AGM
Statement of Accounts (LLP)
LLP Form-8 - 30th October each year
Annual Return (LLP)
LLP Form-11 - 30th May each year
Timelines may vary depending on document verification and government approvals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Because every great business starts with the right answers.
All companies and LLPs registered under Companies Act, 2013 or LLP Act, 2008 must file annual returns.
Yes, even dormant or non-operational companies/LLPs must file annual returns.
Companies must file MGT-7A for Annual Return and AOC-4 for Financial Statements.
LLPs must file Form-8 (Statement of Accounts) and Form-11 (Annual Return).
Heavy penalties, director disqualification and even striking off of the company name.
Only limited corrections are permitted; hence, accurate filing is essential.
Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, audit reports and details of shareholding or partners.
Yes, Lawfinity provides complete annual compliance management, including filing, advisory and post-filing support.
Yes, Lawfinity serves clients PAN-India through its network of experienced professionals.
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