Mandatory MCA Compliance for Private Limited Companies

Private Limited Companies in India are required to follow a set of compliance obligations laid out by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). These compliances ensure transparency, legal standing, and smooth operation of the company. Below are the following mandatory post-registration compliance requirements for private companies:

Aspect	Compliance Requirement	Frequency	Why It’s Important
Annual Return Filing	File Form MGT-7 with details of shareholders, company name, and directors	Annually (within 60 days of AGM)	Updates MCA records and ensures transparency of the private limited company's structure
Financial Statements	File Form AOC-4 for balance sheet, P&L, and audit report	Annually (within 30 days of AGM)	Discloses paid up capital, financial status, and helps retain the company registration certificate
Board Meetings	Conduct minimum 4 meetings per year with < 120 days gap	Quarterly	Maintains governance and supports decisions like raising funds and strategic planning
Annual General Meeting	Review financials and appoint auditors	Annually (by September 30)	Legally required for all registered companies
Director KYC	File Form DIR-3 KYC to verify director identification number (DIN)	Annually	Maintains correct records with corporate affairs MCA
Income Tax Filing	File Form ITR-6	Annually	Ensures income tax compliance for company in India
Statutory Audit	Get accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant	Annually	Verifies financial health and improves creditworthiness with financial institutions
TDS Filing	File quarterly returns for TDS	Quarterly	Complies with tax rules; avoids penalties
Compliance Certificate	Obtain from Company Secretary (if applicable)	Annually	Required for companies with paid-up capital > ₹10 crore or turnover > ₹50 crore
Commencement of Business	File Form INC-20A after incorporation	Within 180 days of incorporation	Validates business operations; mandatory after company incorporation
DIN Update	Maintain updated DINs for all proposed directors	Ongoing	Needed for all changes involving foreign nationals or resident directors
GST Registration	Apply if applicable – GST is mandatory for certain companies	One-time Post Incorporation	Enables compliant financial transactions and tax invoicing

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