Service ID: V02-SVC-004 Direct Regulatory Service Section 137, Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12(1) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014

Form AOC-4 Financial Statements Filing

Mandatory public filing of the company's annual financial accounts, directors' report, and auditor's report with the ROC to maintain corporate transparency and financial standing.

Statutory Authority

Section 137, Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12(1) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014

Governing Jurisdiction

Republic of India (Central Portal)

Execution SLA

3 to 5 Business Days

Why This Statutory Filing Is Required

Mandatory public filing of the company's annual financial accounts, directors' report, and auditor's report with the ROC to maintain corporate transparency and financial standing.

Statutory Mandate: Section 137, Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12(1) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014

Who This Service Is For & Statutory Eligibility

Every private limited, public limited, and OPC registered under the Companies Act, 2013.

Prerequisites & Mandatory Documents Checklist

  • Audited Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account signed by 2 directors and statutory auditor
  • Cash Flow Statement (unless classified as Small Company or OPC under Section 2(40))
  • Comprehensive Notes to Accounts and Significant Accounting Policies
  • Board's Report signed under Section 134 with management discussion and state of affairs
  • Auditor's Report and CARO 2020 annexures (where applicable)
  • Form AOC-1 (Statement of subsidiary, associate, and joint-venture accounts)

Step-by-Step Portal Execution Procedure

  1. Step 1: Convene AGM and adopt audited financial statements within 6 months of financial year close
  2. Step 2: Complete electronic Form AOC-4 web-form on the MCA V3 portal
  3. Step 3: Enter balance sheet values, CSR spend particulars, and attach signed financial reports
  4. Step 4: Pre-scrutinize form; affix Class 3 DSC of Director and practicing professional (CA/CS)
  5. Step 5: Submit form within 30 days of AGM date and pay statutory filing fee via Bharatkosh

Transparent Pricing & Statutory Cost Architecture

Government Fees & Disbursements

Base ROC fee: ₹200 to ₹600 based on share capital; Statutory Late Fee: ₹100 per day flat under Section 403 without upper cap.

Statutory Penalties for Non-Compliance

Company liable to penalty of ₹10,000 + ₹100/day (up to ₹2,00,000); Director liable to ₹10,000 + ₹100/day (up to ₹50,000). Non-filing for 3 consecutive years triggers 5-year Director Disqualification under Section 164(2).

Dedicated operational desk: Alappuzha, Kerala • Pan-India MCA V3 / Income Tax / GST e-Filing Infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the company does not hold an AGM?
Even if an AGM is not held, financial statements along with reasons for not holding the AGM must be filed within 30 days of the last date on which the AGM should have been held.
What is the definition of a Small Company for AOC-4?
Paid-up capital not exceeding ₹4 Crores AND turnover not exceeding ₹40 Crores. Small companies are exempt from cash flow statements and benefit from reduced penalties.