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Frequently asked questions

What does the Ministry of Corporate Affairs regulate?

The MCA administers the Companies Act, 2013, the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and the Competition Act, 2002. It works through the Registrars of Companies (ROC), the Regional Directors and the Official Liquidators.

What is the MCA21 V3 portal?

MCA21 V3 is the Ministry's electronic filing system for company and LLP forms. Since July 2025, company e-forms, including the annual filings, have been filed on V3.

What are the annual filing deadlines for a company?

Financial statements are filed in Form AOC-4 within 30 days of the annual general meeting (AGM), and the annual return in Form MGT-7 or MGT-7A within 60 days of the AGM. Late filing attracts additional fees of ₹100 per day, plus penalties under the Act.

How is a new company incorporated?

A company is incorporated online through the SPICe+ form on the MCA portal. The same form covers name reservation, director identification numbers, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC and, where required, GST registration.

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