What is the due date for MCA annual filings?

AOC-4 (financial statements) is due within 30 days of the AGM, and MGT-7 (annual return) within 60 days. For most companies with an AGM by 30th September, both are due by 30th November.

What happens if I don't file MCA returns on time?

Late fees accrue daily at ₹100–200 per form. Additionally, the company cannot file any other forms, directors may be disqualified for repeated defaults, and the ROC can strike off the company for 2+ years of non-filing.

Are small companies and OPCs charged lower late fees?

Yes. Small companies and One Person Companies (OPCs) get a 50% reduction on late fees — ₹100/day for AOC-4 (instead of ₹200) and ₹50/day for MGT-7 (instead of ₹100).

How is the MCA late fee calculated for AOC-4 and MGT-7?

It is a flat per-day charge multiplied by the number of days late, with no upper cap. AOC-4 is ₹200/day and MGT-7 is ₹100/day for a standard company; small companies and OPCs pay half. This calculator multiplies the daily rate by your days late for each form you select.

Does the MCA late fee keep growing the longer I wait?

Yes — unlike some penalties, the MCA daily late fee has no upper cap, so it accrues every single day until you actually file. Filing as soon as possible is the only way to stop the meter, which is why a long-pending filing can run into very large amounts.

Which company qualifies as a small company for the reduced MCA late fee?

Small company status (and OPC status) is what unlocks the 50% reduction in late fees in this calculator. The thresholds for paid-up capital and turnover that define a small company are revised from time to time, so confirm your current classification with your CA before assuming the lower rate — it varies, check the current schedule.

Do I still have to file MCA returns if my company had no business or transactions?

Yes. Annual filing of AOC-4 and MGT-7 is mandatory even for a dormant or zero-revenue company, and the same daily late fees apply if you miss the deadline. Many founders wrongly assume a non-operating company is exempt and accumulate large late fees as a result.

Can directors be personally affected by late MCA filings?

Yes. Repeated non-filing can lead to director disqualification under Section 164(2), and directors of a defaulting company can face personal liability for the company's compliance failures. A company that fails to file for two or more consecutive years can also be struck off by the ROC.

MCA Late Filing Fee Calculator

Calculate the MCA late fee for delayed annual filing — AOC-4 (financial statements) and MGT-7 (annual return). Small companies and OPCs get 50% reduction.

Days late

Days after the due date the filing was made.

Company type

Small companies and OPCs have lower late fees. One Person Companies get additional concessions.

Forms filed late

Most companies file both forms together. Each form has a separate late fee.

Total MCA late filing fee

₹9,000

Small companies & OPCs get 50% reduction on standard late fees.

AOC-4 late fee₹6,000

MGT-7 late fee₹3,000

Additional penalty riskUp to ₹5,000 per default

Under Section 159/162, the ROC can levy additional penalties for continued default. Directors may also face personal liability for compliance failures.

Estimates only — not financial, tax or legal advice. Figures vary by state, capital and individual circumstances.

How to use this calculator

Enter how late you filed and your company type to see the MCA late fee for AOC-4 and MGT-7.

1
Enter days late. Count the days from the due date (usually 30th November for annual filings) to the actual date of filing.
2
Select company type. Small companies and OPCs get a 50% reduction in late fees. Other companies pay the standard rate.
3
Select the forms filed late. Choose AOC-4 (financial statements), MGT-7 (annual return), or both — each has its own late fee.
4
Read your total fee. See the total late fee due, plus a note on potential additional penalties from the ROC.

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Annual MCA filing requirements

Every registered company in India must file two annual documents with the Registrar of Companies (ROC):

AOC-4 (Financial Statements): Contains the balance sheet, profit & loss account, cash flow statement, and director's report. Filed within 30 days of the AGM, typically by 30th November each year.
MGT-7 (Annual Return): Contains company details — shareholders, directors, registered address, and shareholding pattern. Filed within 60 days of the AGM. The due date is also typically 30th November.

Private companies must also file form DIR-12 for director changes and AOC-5 if the accounts are not adopted at the AGM. Missing the annual filing deadline blocks all other MCA filings until resolved.

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Late fee structure for annual filings

The MCA charges a daily late fee for delayed filing. Rates differ by company type and form:

AOC-4 (standard company): ₹200/day — no upper cap.
AOC-4 (small company/OPC): ₹100/day — 50% reduction.
MGT-7 (standard company): ₹100/day — no upper cap.
MGT-7 (small company/OPC): ₹50/day — 50% reduction.
Additional fee of ₹100/day per form if both forms are filed late together.

For example, if a standard company files both forms 60 days late: AOC-4 = ₹12,000 + MGT-7 = ₹6,000 = ₹18,000 total.

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Consequences of late filing

Beyond late fees, persistent non-compliance carries escalating consequences:

The company cannot file any other forms with the MCA until the backlog is cleared.
Directors may be disqualified for repeated non-compliance under Section 164(2).
The ROC can impose additional penalties up to ₹5,000 per default under Section 159/162.
Strike-off proceedings can be initiated if the company fails to file for 2+ consecutive years.
Directors of defaulting companies may face personal liability for the company's compliance failures.

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How to avoid late filing

Set a calendar reminder for 1st November — the AGM must be held by 30th September, and filings follow 30–60 days later.
Prepare financial statements and annual return in advance of the AGM.
Use an MCA-compliant filing service or CA to handle the submissions.
File digitally through the MCA21 portal — physical filing is no longer accepted for most forms.
If you've already missed the deadline, file as soon as possible to stop the daily late fee from accruing further.

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