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Latest MCA Circulars, Notifications & Updates
MCA Circulars are official communications issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013. They clarify procedural requirements, grant extensions, and amend compliance deadlines for registered companies and LLPs in India. This page tracks all latest MCA circulars, notifications, orders, consultation papers and clarifications.
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Extension of Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026) up to 31st August 2026
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MCA Extends Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 (CCFS-2026) to 31st August 2026
MCA General Circular No. 03/2026 dated 8 July 2026 extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026) validity from 15 July 2026 to 31 August 2026, citing MCA21 data center capacity restoration after a fire incident on 5 June 2026.
Extension of Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026) up to 31st August 2026
8 July 2026Eff. 8 July 2026
8 min
Instruction Kit for Form No. DIR-12
MandatoryMCAHigh impact
Form DIR-12 Complete Guide: Director & KMP Appointment, Cessation & Designation Filing Under Companies Act 2013
Form DIR-12 is mandatory for all companies to report director/KMP appointments, resignations, removals, and designation changes to MCA within 30 days (60 days for IFSC companies). Late filing attracts up to 12× normal fee plus Section 172 adjudication penalties up to ₹3 lakh on the company
Instruction Kit for Form No. DIR-12
29 June 2026
35 min
MCA
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MCA Data Centre Fire & Complete Relief Package — DPT-3, Name Reservation & CCFS-2026 (June 2026
A fire alarm at the MCA Data Centre on June 5, 2026 disrupted MCA21 services during the year's peak filing window. MCA has issued two emergency reliefs in response — covering DPT-3 (deadline: July 31) and name reservations & e-form resubmissions (deadline: July 10)
28 June 2026Eff. 19 June 2026
17 min
MCA General Circular No. 01/2026
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MCA CCFS-2026: Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme — File Pending Annual Returns at 10% Additional Fees by 31 August, 2026
MCA General Circular No. 01/2026 (Feb 24, 2026) introduces CCFS-2026 — a one-time scheme allowing companies to clear pending annual returns and financial statements by paying normal fees plus only 10% of additional fees. Active April 15 to 31 August, 20. Dormancy at 50%, strike-off at 25% of filing
MCA General Circular No. 01/2026
28 June 2026Eff. 15 April 2026
17 min
Guidelines for Corporate Mitra Scheme
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Corporate Mitra Scheme 2026 — Official Guidelines: Swayam Plus Portal, 2,000-Seat Batch, Assessment Weightage, Stipend Rules and Full Course Details
MCA releases official Corporate Mitra Guidelines — 2,000 first-batch seats on Swayam Plus, 10/50/40 assessment split, stipend-backed OJT, and Steering Committee governance. Effective 2026–27.
Guidelines for Corporate Mitra Scheme
26 June 2026Eff. 26 June 2026
24 min
Extension of time period for validity of name reservation and resubmission – reg.
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MCA Extends Name Reservation & Resubmission Deadline to July 10, 2026 — Data Centre Fire Relief
MCA has extended validity of company and LLP name reservations expiring June 21–30, 2026 automatically to July 10, 2026 due to MCA21 Data Centre fire on June 5, 2026. Expired names and cancelled e-forms eligible via Helpdesk ticket by June 30.
Extension of time period for validity of name reservation and resubmission – reg.
21 June 2026Eff. 20 June 2026
15 min
Relaxation in paying additional fees in case of delay in filing DPT-3 for Financial Year ended on 31 March 2026 up to 31st July 2026-reg.
MandatoryMCAHigh impact
MCA Extends DPT-3 Due Date to 31 July 2026 for FY 2025–26 — General Circular 02/2026
MCA General Circular 02/2026 dated June 19, 2026 extends the DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) filing deadline for FY 2025–26 from 30 June 2026 to 31 July 2026 without additional fees. Extension granted due to MCA Data Center fire incident on 05 June 2026.
Relaxation in paying additional fees in case of delay in filing DPT-3 for Financial Year ended on 31 March 2026 up to 31st July 2026-reg.
20 June 2026Eff. 19 June 2026
10 min
MCA
MCA
Form AOC‑4 Filing for FY 2025‑26: Due Dates, MCA V3 Changes and Step‑by‑Step Guide
Practical guide to Form AOC‑4 filing for FY 2025‑26 under the MCA V3 regime. Explains who must file, due dates, revised e‑forms, CSR‑2 linking, new Board’s Report disclosures and penalties so companies avoid last‑minute ROC non‑compliance.
13 June 2026
34 min
MCA Gazette Notification G.S.R. 432(E) dated June 1, 2026
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Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Amendment Rules, 2026 G.S.R. 432(E) | Dated: June 1, 2026
MCA amends Rule 12(1)(i) of the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017 via G.S.R. 432(E) dated June 1, 2026 — mandating a minimum paid-up share capital of ₹25 lakh for Registered Valuers Organisations (RVOs). Existing non-compliant RVOs get transition time until March 31, 2028.
MCA Gazette Notification G.S.R. 432(E) dated June 1, 2026
6 June 2026Eff. 3 June 2026
20 min
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018
MCA
Buy-back of Shares under Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Buy-back Regulations, 2018
Detailed guide on buy-back of shares under Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Buy-back Regulations, covering limits, approvals, tender offer, forms, CRR, penalties, restrictions and latest SEBI updates.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018
3 June 2026
29 min
MCA Gazette Notifications G.S.R. 415(E) and G.S.R. 416(E)
MandatoryMCAHigh impact
MCA Allows CSR Spending through Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments on Social Stock Exchange
MCA allows CSR spending through Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments on Social Stock Exchange, subject to 10% CSR cap, project tenure limits, Schedule VII recognition and SEBI-linked compliance.
MCA Gazette Notifications G.S.R. 415(E) and G.S.R. 416(E)
29 May 2026Eff. 27 May 2026
16 min
MCA General Circular No. 02/2026 dated 19 June 2026 — DPT-3 extension to 31 July 2026 (data centre fire)
MandatoryMCAHigh impact
Form DPT-3 Filing Guide for FY 2025–26 — Deadline, Process, Exemptions and Penalties
Complete filing guide for Form DPT-3 under Rule 16 and Rule 16A of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Covers applicability, director loans, inter-company transactions, MCA V3 filing steps, late fee slabs (2× to 12×), Section 76A penalties, and extended due date of 31 July 2026.
MCA General Circular No. 02/2026 dated 19 June 2026 — DPT-3 extension to 31 July 2026 (data centre fire)
25 May 2026Eff. 30 June 2026
31 min
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About Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) — Regulatory Guide
Stay updated with the latest MCA circulars today, including MCA notifications India, orders, consultation papers and regulatory changes issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- ✓MCA issues circulars, notifications, orders, and consultation papers.
- ✓Key compliance forms include MCA V3 portal filings such as MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR-3 KYC.
- ✓MCA circulars are binding on all companies registered under Companies Act, 2013.
- ✓Violations may lead to penalty, adjudication, or director disqualification.
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