Service ID: V02-SVC-008 Direct Regulatory Service Section 92, Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 11 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014

Form MGT-7 Annual Return Filing

Mandatory annual statutory snapshot of the enterprise: shareholding pattern, transfers, promoter holdings, directorships, board meetings, and KMP remuneration.

Statutory Authority

Section 92, Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 11 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014

Governing Jurisdiction

Republic of India (Central Portal)

Execution SLA

3 to 5 Business Days

Why This Statutory Filing Is Required

Mandatory annual statutory snapshot of the enterprise: shareholding pattern, transfers, promoter holdings, directorships, board meetings, and KMP remuneration.

Statutory Mandate: Section 92, Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 11 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014

Who This Service Is For & Statutory Eligibility

Every company registered under the Companies Act. Small companies and OPCs file simplified Form MGT-7A.

Prerequisites & Mandatory Documents Checklist

  • Register of members, debenture holders, and share transfer records as of financial year close
  • List of board meetings, committee meetings, and general meetings held with attendance logs
  • Remuneration details of directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
  • Details of penalties, fines, or compounding of offenses during the year
  • Form MGT-8 secretarial certification (for companies with paid-up capital ≥ ₹10 Cr or turnover ≥ ₹50 Cr)

Step-by-Step Portal Execution Procedure

  1. Step 1: Reconcile annual register of members and calculate shareholding percentages
  2. Step 2: Access Form MGT-7 (or MGT-7A for small firms/OPCs) on the MCA V3 portal
  3. Step 3: Enter meeting counts, director details, and attach shareholder list CSV/PDF
  4. Step 4: Pre-scrutinize web-form; affix Director Class 3 DSC and certifying PCS DSC
  5. Step 5: Submit within 60 days of AGM date and pay fee via Bharatkosh

Transparent Pricing & Statutory Cost Architecture

Government Fees & Disbursements

Base ROC fee: ₹200 to ₹600 based on share capital; 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 under Section 92(5); every officer in default liable to ₹10,000 + ₹100/day up to ₹50,000. Contributes to 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 is the difference between Form MGT-7 and MGT-7A?
MGT-7A is a simplified annual return exclusively for One Person Companies (OPCs) and Small Companies, signed solely by a director without requiring PCS certification.
What is the statutory deadline for filing MGT-7?
Within 60 days from the date on which the Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held.