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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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Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
MandatoryForm MGT-7 and MGT-7A: The Complete Annual Return Guide — Due Dates, Filing Process on MCA V3, Fees, Penalties and 2026 Updates
Comprehensive legal and procedural handbook on filing Annual Return in Form MGT-7 and Form MGT-7A under Section 92 on MCA V3. Covers revised Small Company limits (G.S.R. 880(E)), due dates, internal validations, Excel templates, embedded MGT-8 certification, ₹100/day fees, and Section 446B relief.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
16 September 202644 minMCA OFFICIAL GAZETTE BRIEFMinistry of Corporate Affairs
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (@MCA21India)
MCA Cautions Stakeholders Against Unauthorised SMS Messages Referencing 'MCA Signals'
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued a public stakeholder alert cautioning that SMS messages referencing "MCA Signals" and directing recipients to mcasignals.com/app/ to view company reports are not issued by MCA. Stakeholders are advised to verify message sources and avoid sharing confidential information.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (@MCA21India)
10 September 20267 min
General Circular No. 04/2026 dated 31st August 2026
MandatoryMCA Extends Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme (CCFS-2026) to 15 September 2026
MCA has further extended the validity of the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026) from 31 August 2026 to 15 September 2026 following representations received from stakeholders.
General Circular No. 04/2026 dated 31st August 2026
31 August 2026Eff. 31 August 20266 min
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN COMPANIES / SUBSIDIARY OF FOREIGN BODY CORPORATE
Foreign Company Registration in India: FC-1, Documents, Approvals and Compliance FAQs
A practical guide to the supplied FAQ on foreign company registration in India, covering FC-1, FC-2, FC-3, FC-4, permissible activities, validity, name approval, apostille, RBI/IFSCA approvals, Indian representatives, subsidiaries and CSR.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN COMPANIES / SUBSIDIARY OF FOREIGN BODY CORPORATE
25 August 202624 min
MCA
MCA Open House Session on Voluntary Strike-Off of Companies and LLPs — August 20, 2026
MCA holds an Open House webinar on Aug 20, 2026 covering voluntary strike-off of companies and LLPs — Form STK-2 and LLP Form 24 filing, resubmission/rejection reasons, pre-filing compliances, and document certification, chaired by Addl. Secretary Ansuman Pattnaik.
19 August 202619 min
The Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026
MandatoryMCA Notifies Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026 — Ind AS 101, 107, 109, 110 and 7 Amended
MCA's G.S.R. 725(E) dated 12 August 2026 amends Ind AS 101, 107, 109, 110 and 7, adding rules for green-power contracts, ESG-linked loans and e-payment settlements, mostly effective from 1 April 2026.
The Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026
17 August 2026Eff. 12 August 202620 min
MCA
MCA CHG-1 Webform Filing Guide: Complete Instructions for Charge Registration under Companies Act, 2013
Complete walkthrough of MCA's CHG-1 webform for registering creation or modification of company charges under Sections 77-79, Companies Act 2013 — covers filing steps, field-level instructions, fees, attachments, and digital signature requirements for professionals.
12 August 202624 min
Extension of Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026) up to 31st August 2026
MandatoryMCA 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 20268 min
Instruction Kit for Form No. DIR-12
MandatoryForm 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 202635 min
MCA
MandatoryMCA 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 202617 min
MCA General Circular No. 01/2026
MandatoryMCA 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 202617 min
Guidelines for Corporate Mitra Scheme
MandatoryCorporate 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 202624 minLatest MCA Circulars & Notifications
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MCA Compliance & Regulatory FAQs
Essential compliance answers for Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, and corporate legal teams.
Q.Are MCA circulars legally binding under the Companies Act, 2013?
Yes. Circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs clarify procedural requirements, statutory compliance timelines, and interpretations of the Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008. They are legally binding on all registered companies, LLPs, and directors in India.
Q.Where can compliance professionals verify official MCA notifications?
Official MCA circulars, notifications, and orders are published directly on the MCA21 portal (mca.gov.in) under the Notifications & Circulars repository. CorpLawUpdates tracks and summarizes them daily with direct links to official gazette copies.
Q.What is the difference between an MCA notification and a circular?
An MCA notification amends statutory rules, enacts new sections of the Companies Act, or modifies statutory fee schedules (published in the Gazette of India). An MCA circular provides administrative clarifications, procedural relief, or filing extensions without amending substantive statutory provisions.
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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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