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ROC Filing for Companies and LLPs in India

Tax Care Hub handles ROC filing online for companies and LLPs: annual filing with the Registrar, director KYC, and event-based forms, with due dates tracked for every entity.

  • Annual forms prepared from your finalised accounts
  • One team for annual, event-based, and director filings
  • A fixed fee, quoted before work begins

Last updated: September 2026

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Forms preparedAOC-4, MGT-7, Form 8, Form 11, and event-based forms
Filed onlineMCA portal filing with digital signatures
Due dates trackedA calendar for every company and LLP
Fixed fee upfrontQuoted after a short review, not after the work

Every company and LLP registered in India has to report to the Registrar of Companies (ROC), whether or not it traded during the year. A missed ROC filing brings additional fees for every day of delay, and repeated defaults can lead to director disqualification and strike-off action. Tax Care Hub files everything online, from annual returns and financial statements to director KYC and event-based forms, and tracks the due dates for you.

This page explains what ROC filing covers, what annual filing with ROC involves, which documents are required, and what a private limited company must file each year. If you already know what you need, you can book a free consultation directly.

Quick answer

ROC filing means submitting the forms, financial statements, and returns that a company or LLP must file with the Registrar of Companies under the Companies Act, 2013 or the LLP Act, 2008. Some filings are annual, such as AOC-4 and MGT-7 for companies and Form 8 and Form 11 for LLPs; others are triggered by events such as a change of director. Tax Care Hub prepares and files them all through the MCA portal.

The basics

What Is ROC Filing?

ROC filing is the submission of forms, financial statements, and returns to the Registrar of Companies, the office of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) that keeps the public record of every company and LLP. Some filings repeat every year; others are due only when something changes.

Annual filings

Due every financial year, whatever the level of activity.

  • Companies: AOC-4 (financial statements) and MGT-7 or MGT-7A (annual return)
  • LLPs: Form 8 (statement of account and solvency) and Form 11 (annual return)
  • Directors: KYC on the schedule the rules prescribe

Event-based filings

Due after a change. Many are due within 30 days of the event.

  • Director appointment or resignation (DIR-12)
  • Change of registered office (INC-22)
  • Share allotment (PAS-3) and increase in authorised capital (SH-7)
  • Special resolutions (MGT-14) and creation of a charge (CHG-1)
Every year

What Is Annual Filing With ROC?

Annual filing with ROC is the yearly pair of filings every company and LLP must make with the Registrar: its financial statements and an annual return. Companies file AOC-4 and MGT-7 (or MGT-7A), and LLPs file Form 8 and Form 11. The duty applies every financial year, even in a year with no business.

EntityFormWhat it reportsTiming
CompanyAOC-4Financial statementsGenerally within 30 days of the AGM
CompanyMGT-7 or MGT-7AAnnual return: shareholders, directors, and meetingsGenerally within 60 days of the AGM
LLPForm 8Statement of account and solvencyIts own due date after the financial year
LLPForm 11Annual returnIts own due date after the financial year

One Person Companies and small companies use MGT-7A and follow slightly different timelines, and the MCA sometimes extends due dates, so we check the current dates for each client. Our annual filing service covers both companies and LLPs.

How it works

How Does ROC Filing Online Work?

ROC filing online means preparing the e-forms, signing them with digital signatures, and submitting them on the MCA portal along with the prescribed fee. The portal issues a service request number (SRN) that you can use to track the filing.

01

Compliance review

We list every filing due for the company or LLP, with the forms and dates that apply.

02

Collect documents

You share financial statements, meeting records, and director details, and we check them against the form data.

03

Approvals

Board and shareholder approvals, such as adopting the accounts at the AGM, are recorded before filing.

04

Prepare and sign

We prepare the e-forms, and the authorised signatories sign them with digital signatures.

05

File on the MCA portal

We upload the forms, pay the prescribed fees, and note the SRN for tracking.

06

Follow up

If the Registrar raises a query, we prepare the reply and resubmit the form.

Why Do Forms Get Sent Back?

  • Figures in the form do not match the financial statements
  • A digital signature is missing or has expired
  • Director or shareholder details are out of date
  • An attachment is missing or unsigned
  • The fee was worked out or paid incorrectly

Most rejections come from small mismatches that a pre-filing check would have caught. We run that check on every form before it is submitted.

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Documents Required for ROC Filing: What to Keep Ready

The documents required for ROC filing depend on the form and on the company. For annual filing they typically include audited financial statements, the board's report, the auditor's report, AGM details, shareholder and director information, and valid digital signatures. The ROC filing documents required for event-based forms, such as a change of director, are different and usually centre on resolutions and consents.

Annual filing: AOC-4 and MGT-7

  • Audited balance sheet and profit and loss statement, with the cash flow statement where applicable
  • Board's report
  • Auditor's report
  • AGM notice and details of the meeting
  • List of shareholders and shareholding pattern
  • Details of directors and key managerial personnel

Event-based filings

  • Board or shareholder resolution
  • Director consent and declarations, for appointments
  • Proof of the new address, for a registered office change
  • Allotment or transfer details, for share changes
  • Loan or security documents, when a charge is created

Needed for every filing

  • Certificate of incorporation, with the CIN or LLPIN
  • Valid digital signature of each authorised signatory
  • Latest director and registered office details
  • Online payment of the prescribed fee

The documents required for ROC filing vary by form, company size, and year. Before we start, we give you a checklist for each filing.

For companies

ROC Filing for Pvt Ltd Company: What Must You File Every Year?

ROC filing for a Pvt Ltd company follows two tracks: filings that repeat every year and forms triggered by a change. The company files its financial statements and annual return each year, reports certain appointments and returns, and files event-based forms whenever something changes. The list below covers the recurring items for most companies.

Prefer one fixed package? Our annual compliance package for companies and LLPs bundles these filings, resolutions, and registers. Not incorporated yet? See business registration in India.

Commencement declaration (INC-20A)A newly incorporated company files it once, in its first year.
Auditor appointment (ADT-1)The company appoints an auditor and reports the appointment to the ROC after the AGM.
AOC-4 and MGT-7Financial statements and the annual return, every financial year.
DPT-3An annual return of deposits and of outstanding loans that are not deposits.
MSME-1A half-yearly return, if payments to small suppliers are outstanding beyond the allowed period.
Director KYCEvery director with a DIN completes KYC on the schedule the rules prescribe.
Meetings and registersBoard meetings, an annual general meeting, minutes, and statutory registers.
What we handle

What Do ROC and Secretarial Compliance Services Include?

Tax Care Hub handles annual filings, director KYC, event-based forms, share transfers and allotments, meeting records, and complete annual compliance packages for companies and LLPs.

Annual filings

AOC-4 and MGT-7 for companies, Form 8 and Form 11 for LLPs, prepared and filed every year.

Annual filings for companies and LLPs

Director KYC

Director KYC filed online for every director who holds a DIN.

Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC)

Annual compliance packages

Recurring filings, resolutions, and registers for a company or LLP, in one fixed-fee package.

Company and LLP annual compliance

Share transfer and allotment

Transfer deeds, board approvals, register updates, and allotment filings.

Share transfer and allotment

Event-based filings

Director changes, registered office shifts, name or object changes, and capital changes.

Catch-up filings

A review of missed filings and a plan to bring the company or LLP up to date.

Minutes and registers

Board and general meeting minutes, resolutions, and statutory registers.

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What is at stake

What Happens If You Miss a ROC Filing?

Late ROC filing costs money first and then standing: additional fees accrue daily, and prolonged non-filing can put directors and the company at risk.

Additional fees accrue for every day a form is delayed
The company and its officers in default can face penalties
Directors can be disqualified if financial statements or annual returns stay unfiled for three consecutive years
The Registrar can take strike-off action against a company that stays non-compliant
Banks, investors, and buyers may see the company as non-compliant on the MCA record
Pricing

How Much Does ROC Filing Cost?

There is no single price. The cost of ROC filing depends on whether you are a company or an LLP, how many forms and events are involved, the authorised capital on which government fees are based, how ready your accounts are, and whether earlier years are pending. Tax Care Hub reviews your position first and then quotes a fixed fee, so you know the cost before work begins.

Compare scope, not just price. Ask any provider whether the fee includes board resolutions, AGM documents, digital signatures, and replies to Registrar queries. A low fee that leaves them out is not cheaper if you pay for them separately.

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What Affects the Price?

Company or LLP
Number of forms and events
Authorised capital, for government fees
Readiness of accounts and audit
Earlier years still pending
Digital signatures needed
Avoid these

Common ROC Filing Mistakes to Avoid

1
Planning only after the AGMAnnual due dates run from the AGM, so finalise accounts and papers before it.
2
Filing figures that differ from the accountsForm data should match the adopted financial statements line by line.
3
Skipping filings in an inactive yearNo business does not mean no filing. Annual forms are still due.
4
Letting digital signatures expireAn expired signature can stall a filing on its due date.
5
Delaying event-based formsFile after every change, since many are due within 30 days.
6
Not keeping minutes and registersFilings rely on resolutions and records that must exist before you file.
Questions, answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROC filing?+

ROC filing is the submission of forms, financial statements, and returns to the Registrar of Companies by a company or LLP, under the Companies Act, 2013 or the LLP Act, 2008. Some filings are annual and others are triggered by events such as a change of director or a share allotment.

Is annual ROC filing mandatory if my company had no business?+

Yes. Every company and LLP must file its annual documents for each financial year, even if it did no business. Inactive companies that skip filings can face additional fees, penalties, and eventually strike-off action.

What is the due date for annual filing with ROC?+

For companies, AOC-4 is generally due within 30 days of the annual general meeting and MGT-7 within 60 days, and the meeting itself is generally due within six months of the year end. LLPs have their own dates for Form 8 and Form 11. The MCA sometimes extends dates, so confirm the current ones before you rely on them.

Can ROC filing be done online?+

Yes. Companies and LLPs file e-forms on the MCA portal, sign them with digital signatures, and pay the prescribed fee online. Approvals such as board resolutions or the AGM must be completed before filing.

What documents are required for ROC filing?+

The ROC filing documents required for annual filing are typically audited financial statements, the board's report, the auditor's report, AGM details, shareholder and director information, and valid digital signatures. Event-based forms need resolutions, consents, and supporting proof. We give you a checklist for each filing.

What ROC filing does a private limited company need every year?+

Usually AOC-4 and MGT-7, an auditor appointment filing after the AGM, DPT-3, MSME-1 if payments to small suppliers are outstanding, and director KYC as the rules require, plus event-based forms when things change. A new company also files a commencement declaration in its first year.

What happens if I file ROC forms late?+

Additional fees accrue for every day of delay. Prolonged non-filing can lead to penalties on the company and its officers, disqualification of directors, and strike-off action. Filing late is better than not filing.

How much does ROC filing cost?+

It depends on whether you are a company or an LLP, how many forms and events are involved, the authorised capital on which government fees are based, and how ready your accounts are. We review your position and quote a fixed fee before work begins.

Conclusion

Conclusion: Make ROC Filing a Yearly Routine

ROC filing is easiest when it is planned around the AGM, backed by finalised accounts, and tracked on a calendar. Keep your documents ready, sign filings before they are due, and file event-based forms promptly after every change. Whether you need annual ROC filing for a company or an LLP, or ROC filing online after a change of director, Tax Care Hub can handle it.

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