1. Annual Compliances

📘 Annual Compliances Services

Stay Legally Sound, Financially Strong, and Professionally Compliant — All Year Round!

As a business owner, your journey doesn’t end with company incorporation — it begins there. Every registered company in India, whether Private Limited, LLP, OPC, or Public Limited, is required to follow mandatory annual compliance as per the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable laws. These compliances ensure that your business remains legally active, avoids penalties, and builds trust among stakeholders, investors, and the public.

But managing all this? It can be time-consuming and risky without expert support. That’s where we step in!

We provide end-to-end Annual Compliance Services tailored to your business type, ensuring you meet every legal requirement on time, every time.

What Are Annual Compliances?

Annual compliances are a set of mandatory filings, disclosures, and formalities that every registered entity must complete annually with regulatory authorities like MCA, ROC, Income Tax, etc.

These include:

Filing Annual Returns

Board & General Meetings Documentation

Financial Statement Filing

Director Disclosures & KYC

Statutory Registers Maintenance

Audit Report Compliance

Income Tax Return Filing

DIN & DSC Validations

Event-Based Compliance Monitoring

🔍 Levels of Compliance

Compliances can be categorized as:

Basic Compliance – Filing of annual returns, director KYC, AGM, board meetings

Event-Based Compliance – Allotment of shares, change in directors, registered office, charge creation, etc.

Regulatory Compliance – Tax filings, audit reports, CSR reporting, SEBI/Labour/Environmental laws (if applicable)

Types of Annual Compliances (Based on Business Entity Type)

1. Private Limited Company

AOC-4 – Filing of Financial Statements

MGT-7 – Annual Return Filing

DIR-3 KYC – Director KYC

Board Meetings (minimum 4/year)

Auditor Appointment/Re-appointment (Form ADT-1)

2. Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Form 8 – Statement of Account & Solvency

Form 11 – Annual Return of LLP

Income Tax Return

Audit (if turnover > ₹40 lakhs or contribution > ₹25 lakhs)

3. One Person Company (OPC)

AOC-4 & MGT-7A (Simplified Forms for OPC)

DIR-3 KYC

Income Tax Return

Lesser compliance burden, but still mandatory

4. Public Limited Company

Detailed compliance under Companies Act, SEBI (if listed)

Minimum 4 Board Meetings + Audit Committee & CSR Committee (if applicable)

Filing of AOC-4, MGT-7, MGT-14, etc.

Annual Secretarial Audit (if applicable)

Why Annual Compliance is Crucial?

✔️ Avoid Penalties & Disqualification

✔️ Maintain Active Legal Status of Company

✔️ Build Brand Credibility for Funding or Tendering

✔️ Fulfill Legal and Tax Requirements

✔️ Ensure Smooth Exit or Closure in Future

🌟 Our Annual Compliance Package Includes:

Compliance Calendar Tracking

Regular Alerts & Document Preparation

ROC Filing Assistance

Secretarial Records Maintenance

Personalized Support for Queries & Notices

Expert Guidance on Future Compliance Planning

🧑‍💼 Who Needs This?

If you are:

A Startup founder

A Business owner of Pvt Ltd/LLP/OPC

A Director seeking legal assurance

An NRI with a registered Indian entity

You must ensure annual compliance to safeguard your business interests.

🔎 Detailed Components of Annual Compliance

Each year, several compliance tasks must be performed in a structured and time-bound manner. Here's a deeper look at what they include:

1. Statutory Filings with MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)

Form AOC-4: Filing of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Audit Report).

Form MGT-7/MGT-7A: Filing of Annual Return with shareholding pattern and directorship details.

Form MGT-14: If applicable for certain resolutions passed by the board.

Form ADT-1: Auditor appointment/re-appointment.

2. Director-Related Compliance

DIR-3 KYC: Mandatory for all directors to maintain active DIN status.

Disclosure of Interest by Directors (Form MBP-1): Declaration of interest in other entities.

Declaration of Disqualification (Form DIR-8): Compliance check for director eligibility.

3. Board Meetings and Minutes

Minimum number of Board Meetings (varies based on entity type).

Notice of meetings, Agenda preparation, and Minutes Maintenance as per Secretarial Standards (SS-1 & SS-2).

Annual General Meeting (AGM) documentation.

4. Registers and Records Maintenance

Register of Members

Register of Directors & Key Managerial Personnel

Register of Charges

Register of Contracts, Loans, Investments, etc.

5. Income Tax Compliance

Filing of Annual Income Tax Return

TDS Returns (if applicable)

Form 3CA/3CB & 3CD: Tax Audit Report (if turnover exceeds threshold)

6. Other Compliances (Depending on Business)

Filing of MSME Returns

Form DPT-3: Return of deposits or exempted deposits

CSR Reporting (if CSR provisions are applicable)

Secretarial Audit (Form MR-3): For listed and certain unlisted companies

Event-Based Filings: Any change during the year like alteration in capital, director, office address, etc.

⚠️ Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failing to file annual compliances can lead to:

Heavy Penalties starting from ₹100/day for each form

Director Disqualification

Company Marked Inactive or Strike-off

Legal Notices or Prosecution from ROC

Difficulty in fundraising or applying for tenders, loans, and registrations

Benefits of Timely Compliance

Legal Standing of Your Company Remains Intact

Enhances Credibility with Investors and Banks

Avoids Late Fee, Interests, and Penalties

Easier Due Diligence in Case of M&A or Funding

Builds a Responsible and Transparent Brand Image

📝 Documentation Checklist

To execute your annual compliances, you’ll typically need:

Financial Statements (audited)

Board & AGM Resolutions

Director KYC Documents

DSC Tokens for Signing

Bank Statements and Accounting Records

Register Maintenance Files

📅 Annual Compliance Calendar (Typical)

💼 Why Choose Us?

Experienced Company Secretary Services

100% Online Process — Pan India Service

Custom Compliance Plans as per Entity Type

Support with ROC, MCA, Income Tax, GST & more

Dedicated Compliance Manager for Hassle-Free Process

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📌 Avoid Last-Minute Stress — Partner with Professionals

We take care of your annual compliance needs while you focus on growing your business. From preparing resolutions to filing ROC returns, our expert CS team ensures that no deadline is missed and no detail is overlooked.