MSME Form 1: The Half-Yearly Filing Every Company Forgets Until It's Too Late

Deepa Nair · Mar 14

Company Law

If your company owes money to any micro or small enterprise supplier beyond 45 days, you must file MSME Form 1 half-yearly. Here is everything you need to know.

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MCA Incorporation Update March 2026: New Company Data Released

Jayant B K CA · Apr 8

Company Law

Ministry of Corporate Affairs releases incorporation update for March 2026 with monthly data on newly incorporated companies and LLPs. Access complete details.

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AOC-4 and MGT-7 Filing: Due Dates and Penalties for Private Limited Companies

Ananya Reddy · Feb 15

Company Law

Know AOC-4 and MGT-7 due dates, late filing penalties, and director disqualification rules for private limited companies in India.

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DIR-3 KYC for Directors: New Triennial Rules from 2026

Fatima Khan · Mar 12

Company Law

MCA has moved DIR-3 KYC from an annual filing to a once-in-three-years compliance for directors with unchanged particulars. Who files when, what triggers a fresh KYC outside the cycle, the Web vs e-form split, fees, DIN-deactivation risk, and a practical checklist.

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LLP Annual Filing: Form 11 and Form 8 Due Dates Explained

Deepa Nair · Mar 8

Company Law

Every LLP must file Form 11 (annual return) by 30 May and Form 8 (accounts) by 30 October each year. Know the rules.

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DIN Application via DIR-3 or SPICe+: India MCA Rules

Ananya Reddy · Feb 24

Company Law

Learn what DIN is, who needs it, how to apply using DIR-3 or SPICe+ Part B, documents required, and key rules for directors in India.

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MCA Amends DIR-3 KYC Rules: Annual Filing Replaced With Once-in-Three-Years Compliance

Deepa Nair · Apr 1

Company Law

MCA amends DIR-3 KYC via G.S.R. 943(E) dated 31.12.2025, effective 31.03.2026. Annual filing replaced with once-in-three-years cycle. Two forms merged into single DIR-3 KYC Web (OTP-based). 30-day update rule for changes. Next deadline: 30th June 2028.

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MCA Update: DIR-3 KYC Now Once in 3 Years from 31 Mar 2026 Draft

Jayant B K CA · Apr 4

Company Law

MCA allows DIR-3 KYC filing once every 3 years from 2026, reducing compliance burden for directors.

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CCFS 2026: MCA Amnesty Scheme Offers 90% Waiver on ROC Filing Penalties

Karan Malhotra · Mar 18

Company Law

MCA launches CCFS 2026 from April 15 to July 15, 2026 — companies can clear pending ROC filings at just 10% of additional fees. Here is who qualifies and how.

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IBC Driving Faster Debt Resolution: 32,000+ Cases Settled Before Admission, Recovery at Record High

Rakesh Gupta · Apr 6

Company Law

Latest IBBI data: 32,179 cases worth Rs 14.62 lakh crore settled before NCLT admission. Recovery hit record 70% in Q4 FY2025. Liquidation ratio improving sharply. IBC is now India's most effective debt resolution tool.

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MCA Proposes Major Overhaul of Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014 — 15 Key Changes You Must Know

Deepa Nair · Apr 9

Company Law

MCA has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 via a draft notification dated 8th April 2026. Key changes include consolidation of forms into E-CHNG and E-CON, simplified OPC conversion, expanded DIN cap to 5 directors, optional EPFO/ESIC via AGILE-PRO-S

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DIR-3 KYC Overhaul: Shift to Web-Based, Event-Driven Compliance for Directors

Ananya Reddy · Apr 11

Company Law

The DIR-3 KYC compliance system is expected to move from annual filing requirement to a structured, web-based framework with filing once every three years and mandatory event-based updates. The new system focuses on stricter validations, faster processing through STP mode, and integrated compliance.

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DIR-3 KYC Web Fees Notified: NIL Within Timeline, Rs. 5,000 Late, Rs. 500 Per Change (MCA G.S.R. 300(E), 21 April 2026)

Ananya Reddy · Apr 23

Company Law

MCA has notified the DIR-3 KYC Web fee structure via G.S.R. 300(E) dated 21 April 2026. Filing within the timeline is NIL, late filing or DIN re-activation attracts Rs. 5,000, and every subsequent Web filing for a change under sub-rule (2) of Rule 12A costs Rs. 500.

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MCA Annual Filing Calendar 2026-27: Complete List of Forms, Due Dates & Late Fees

Fatima Khan · 6d

Company Law

MCA annual filing calendar for FY 2026-27: all 16 routine forms companies file under the Companies Act, 2013 — MSME-1, PAS-6, DPT-3, DIR-3 KYC (triennial), AOC-4, MGT-7, MGT-7A, MGT-8, BEN-2 and more. Due dates, late fees, who files what, and common mistakes.

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CCFS 2026: 90% Penalty Relief for Defaulting Companies – A One-Time Compliance Opportunity

Rakesh Gupta · Apr 15

Company Law

MCA’s CCFS 2026 offers a 90% waiver on additional fees for delayed ROC filings from 15 April to 15 July 2026. It enables companies to regularise compliance, opt for dormancy, or strike-off at concessional fees with limited immunity.

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