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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
All MCA Regulatory Updates and Circulars
MCA General Circular No. 02/2026 dated 19 June 2026 — DPT-3 extension to 31 July 2026 (data centre fire)
MandatoryForm 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 202631 min
Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026| PRS Legislative Research + Official Bill (Lok Sabha)
MandatoryCorporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 — Complete Analysis of Companies Act & LLP Changes
The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduces major changes to the Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008, including IFSC reforms, NFRA overhaul, small company threshold increase, AGM flexibility, buy-back liberalisation, and valuation regulation.
Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026| PRS Legislative Research + Official Bill (Lok Sabha)
5 May 202632 min
MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 31st December, 2025
MandatoryDIR-3 KYC 2026 Complete Guide: New 3-Year Filing Cycle, Deadline, Fees, Step-by-Step Process & Consequences of Non-Filing
MCA has restructured Director KYC compliance effective 31 March 2026 — replacing annual filing with a triennial cycle. Directors must now file Form DIR-3 KYC Web once every 3 financial years by 30 June. Two old forms merged into one. G.S.R. 943(E)
MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 31st December, 2025
3 May 2026Eff. 31 March 202620 min
Advisory for Stakeholders for Name Reservation and Incorporation of Company and LLP
MandatoryMCA Advisory 2026 – Complete Guide on Name Reservation and Incorporation of Company and LLP
MCA issues advisory on name reservation and incorporation of Company and LLP. Covers 2026 CRC rejections, NOC rules, trademark checks, registered office documents, SPICe+ compliance, LLP norms, and scenario-wise document requirements for subscribers
Advisory for Stakeholders for Name Reservation and Incorporation of Company and LLP
1 May 2026Eff. 12 March 202625 min
G.S.R. 169(E) — Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026
Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026 – AS 22 Updated for OECD Pillar Two Model Rules
MCA amends AS 22 via Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026 to incorporate OECD Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax rules — adding deferred tax exception and new disclosure requirements.
G.S.R. 169(E) — Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2026
29 April 2026Eff. 10 March 202612 min
MCA General Circular No. 01/2026 – Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026)
MCA Introduces Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 (CCFS-2026) – Big Relief for Defaulting Companies
MCA has introduced the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026), giving companies a one-time opportunity to complete pending annual filings, apply for dormant status, or strike off inactive companies with significantly reduced fees. The scheme is effective from 15/04 to 15/07/2026
MCA General Circular No. 01/2026 – Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026)
24 April 20266 min
Source Name: MCA Public Notice – Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2026
MCA Proposes Major Changes in Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 – Key Highlights of Draft Amendment Rules, 2026
MCA has issued a public notice proposing major amendments to the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. The draft amendment aims to simplify company incorporation, reduce compliance burden, merge multiple forms, and improve Ease of Doing Business.
Source Name: MCA Public Notice – Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2026
24 April 20267 min
MCA Official Notification – G.S.R. 300(E)
MCA Amends Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2026 – Revised DIR-3 KYC Web Filing Fees Notified
MCA has notified Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2026. Review revised DIR-3 KYC Web fee slabs, timely NIL fee rules, ₹5,000 DIN reactivation penalties, and compliance procedures.
MCA Official Notification – G.S.R. 300(E)
23 April 20262 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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