What is ROC Filing?
ROC Filing refers to the process of submitting various statutory
documents and financial statements to the Registrar of Companies (ROC) under
the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India.
All companies
registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (or earlier) are legally required to
file certain forms annually with the ROC.
Benefits of ROC
Filing
·
Legal Compliance: Keeps
your company compliant with the Companies Act.
·
Avoid Penalties:
Prevents hefty late fees and penalties for non-filing.
·
Builds Credibility: Regular
filings improve your business reputation among banks, investors, and clients.
·
Transparency: Keeps
company records updated and transparent in government records.
·
Ease in Loan/Investment Approvals: ROC
records are often verified by financial institutions before approving loans or
investments.
Process of ROC Filing
Steps:
1. Hold Board Meeting to approve financials
and fix AGM date.
2. Conduct Annual General Meeting (AGM).
3. Prepare Financial Statements (Balance
Sheet, P&L, Audit Report).
4. File Forms (AOC-4, MGT-7, etc.) with MCA
Portal using DSC and professional
certification (if applicable).
5. Receive Acknowledgment from MCA after
successful filing.
Criteria for ROC
Filing
Who Should File?
·
All Private Limited Companies
·
All Public Limited Companies
·
Section 8 Companies (Non-Profit)
·
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
When to File?
·
Every financial year as per prescribed due
dates.
·
Even if the company has no transactions
(Zero Filing is mandatory).
Filing Must Include:
·
Audited financials
·
Details of directors, shareholders
· Company activities and compliance status
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Qualified professionals like Company Secretaries (CS), Chartered Accountants (CA), and ROC Consultants can assist in timely and error-free ROC compliance.
Yes, ROC Filing is 100% online via the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Portal using valid Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN).
Yes — even if no business activity occurred, every registered company must file NIL returns annually to maintain active status and avoid penalties.
Late fees of ₹100 per day per form Possible penalties for directors and the company Risk of company being marked inactive or struck off
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