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Latest MCA Updates, Circulars & Notifications (2026) – Annual Filing Due Dates & ROC News
MCA Circulars and Notifications are official statutory directives issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008. They notify regulatory amendments, annual filing due date extensions (such as General Circular No. 05/2026 for AOC-4 and MGT-7), MCA21 V3 portal advisories, and procedural reliefs. This real-time tracker monitors all latest MCA circulars, annual filing due date relief, official PDF gazette copies, and statutory ROC late fee calculations.
32 updates · Last updated 31 October 2026 · We publish here whenever a new notification is issued · Ministry of Corporate Affairs Official Site ↗
Key Focus:Annual Filing 2026Due Date ExtensionsForm AOC-4 & MGT-7General Circular 05/2026MCA21 V3 PortalDIR-3 KYCROC Circulars
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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 min
Extension of time period for validity of name reservation and resubmission – reg.
MandatoryMCA 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 202615 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.
MandatoryMCA 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 202610 min
MCA General Circular No. 05/2026
Form AOC‑4 Filing for FY 2025‑26: Due Dates (Extended to 31 Dec 2026), MCA V3 Changes and Step‑by‑Step Guide
UPDATE (GC 05/2026): AOC-4 for FY 2025-26 can be filed by 31 Dec 2026 with no additional fee. Practical guide to AOC‑4 filing under MCA V3 — who must file, due dates, revised e‑forms, CSR‑2 linking, Board's Report disclosures and penalties.
MCA General Circular No. 05/2026
13 June 202636 min
MCA Gazette Notification G.S.R. 432(E) dated June 1, 2026
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 202620 min
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018
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 202629 min
MCA Gazette Notifications G.S.R. 415(E) and G.S.R. 416(E)
MandatoryMCA 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 202616 minLatest MCA Circulars & Notifications
Latest update: 31 October 2026
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MCA Compliance & Regulatory FAQs
Essential compliance answers for Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, and corporate legal teams.
Q.Has MCA extended the due date for annual filing 2026 (Forms AOC-4 and MGT-7)?
Yes. Vide General Circular No. 05/2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs granted statutory relief for FY 2025-26 annual filings: Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements, CFS, and XBRL) can be filed up to 31 December 2026, and Form MGT-7/MGT-7A (Annual Return) can be filed up to 31 January 2027 without payment of additional late filing fees. Detailed circular analysis and ROC fee calculators are available on CorpLawUpdates.
Q.What are the additional late fees if MCA annual filing due dates are missed?
Under Section 403 read with the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014, delay in filing Form AOC-4 or Form MGT-7 beyond statutory or extended deadlines attracts an additional statutory fee of ₹100 per day of delay without an upper cap. Small companies and OPCs may claim relief under Section 446B where applicable.
Q.Where can compliance professionals verify official MCA notifications and download circular PDFs?
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 in real time with direct official PDF links and statutory guidance.
Q.What is the due date for DIR-3 KYC and what is the penalty for late filing?
The annual statutory due date for DIR-3 KYC (e-Form or Web) is 30 September of each financial year. Failure to complete KYC by the cutoff results in the Director Identification Number (DIN) being deactivated on the MCA V3 portal with the status "Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC". Reactivation requires filing DIR-3 KYC with a flat statutory late fee of ₹5,000.
Q.What is the statutory deadline for filing Form MSME-1 half-yearly return?
Form MSME-1 must be filed half-yearly: by 31 October for the half-year period April to September, and by 30 April for the period October to March, reporting outstanding dues to Micro and Small Enterprises exceeding 45 days along with reasons for delay under Section 405(4) of the Companies Act, 2013.
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.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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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 under Companies Act, 2013.
- ✓MCA General Circular No. 05/2026 grants filing extensions for FY 2025-26: Form AOC-4 till 31 Dec 2026 and Form MGT-7/7A till 31 Jan 2027 without additional late fees.
- ✓Key annual compliance filings include Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements), Form MGT-7 (Annual Return), DIR-3 KYC, and Form MSME-1.
- ✓Delay beyond statutory or extended cutoffs attracts an uncapped additional statutory late fee of ₹100 per day under Section 403.
- ✓MCA circulars are binding on all registered Indian companies, LLPs, and foreign corporate branches.
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