MCA21 Portal to Go Dark for 26 Days: Govt Waives All Late Fees

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced that its MCA21 portal will be unavailable for a period of 26 days, from June 27 to July 22, 2025. This shutdown is necessary to facilitate a major system upgrade and transition. In light of this extended downtime, the government has waived all late fees for any corporate filings that fall due during this period. This is a significant relief for companies and professionals, as it ensures that they will not be penalized for their inability to file various forms, such as annual returns and financial statements, due to the portal's non-availability. The waiver of late fees is a proactive and taxpayer-friendly measure by the MCA to ensure a smooth transition and to avoid causing any undue hardship to the stakeholders during the system upgrade.