What We Need for Your ROC Filings
With these in hand, we prepare and file everything accurately. Here’s what we typically need.
Incorporation Documents
- Mandatory: Yes
- Purpose: Entity details for filings
- Notes: COI, MOA/AOA or LLP agreement
Financial Statements
- Mandatory: Yes
- Purpose: AOC-4 / Form 8
- Notes: Audited where applicable
Audit Report
- Mandatory: If Applicable
- Purpose: Accompanies the financials
- Notes: Via our associated CA
Director / Partner Details
- Mandatory: Yes
- Purpose: Annual return & KYC
- Notes: DIN/DPIN, addresses and ID
Shareholding Details
- Mandatory: Companies
- Purpose: MGT-7/7A
- Notes: Members and shareholding
Board / AGM Records
- Mandatory: Companies
- Purpose: Board report & AGM
- Notes: Minutes and resolutions
DSCs
- Mandatory: Yes
- Purpose: Sign e-filings
- Notes: Directors' or partners' DSCs
Prior Filings
- Mandatory: If Any
- Purpose: Continuity
- Notes: Last year's ROC forms
Our ROC Filing Process
Step 1 – Review Your Entity
We identify your entity type and map every filing due and its deadline.
Step 2 – Build a Compliance Calendar
We set out the year's filings so nothing is missed.
Step 3 – Finalise the Accounts
We prepare/finalise the financial statements for the year.
Step 4 – Coordinate the Audit
Our associated CA audits the accounts where required.
Step 5 – Prepare Board Report & AGM
For companies, we prepare the board report and support the AGM.
Step 6 – Prepare the Forms
We complete AOC-4, MGT-7/7A or LLP Form 8 and Form 11.
Step 7 – Complete DIR-3 KYC
We file each director's/partner's annual KYC.
Step 8 – Obtain Signatures
We arrange the digital signatures and any certification.
Step 9 – File with the ROC
We file every form on the MCA portal within the deadlines.
Step 10 – Confirm & Document
We confirm acceptance and keep the acknowledgements on record.
Step 11 – Handle Event-Based Filings
We file director/capital changes as they arise through the year.
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Annual ROC Filings in Vasai Virar - Keep Your Company Compliant
Run a private limited company or an LLP? Then you have mandatory annual filings with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and missing them is expensive. Unlike many penalties, late ROC filing fees keep climbing day by day with no upper cap and persistent default can disqualify directors or strike off the company. Digital Vasai Tax handles your annual ROC filings in Vasai Virar, AOC-4, MGT-7, LLP Form 8 and 11, DIR-3 KYC and more accurately and on time, so your company stays in good standing and you never face those penalties.
Every company and LLP registered in India is a creature of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and in exchange for the benefits of incorporation limited liability, a separate legal identity, it must file certain returns with the Registrar of Companies every year, regardless of whether it did much business or none at all. These annual filings tell the ROC who the company’s directors and shareholders are, what its financial position is, and that it remains a going concern. For companies, the core filings are the financial statements (AOC-4) and the annual return (MGT-7 or MGT-7A); for LLPs, the Statement of Account & Solvency (Form 8) and the Annual Return (Form 11). Directors also have their own annual KYC (DIR-3 KYC).
What catches many small companies out is that these obligations are non-negotiable and the penalties for missing them are unusually harsh. The additional fee for late filing of company forms accrues per day and, unlike most late fees, is not capped, so a filing left for months can attract a penalty many times the normal fee. Worse, continued non-filing can lead to directors being disqualified and the company being struck off the register. A dormant company with no revenue still has to file. Getting the annual filings done correctly and on time is therefore essential compliance hygiene for every company and LLP. We track your due dates, prepare and file every required form accurately, and keep your entity compliant year after year. This page explains annual ROC filings in full – what they are, which apply to you, the due dates, penalties, our process, costs, common mistakes and the questions Vasai-Virar businesses ask us. Read on or jump to the section you need.
Annual ROC Filings for Companies
A private limited company’s core annual filings with the ROC are:
| Form | What it is | Broad timing |
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AOC-4
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Filing of the financial statements & board report
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Within 30 days of the AGM (indicative)
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MGT-7 / MGT-7A
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The annual return (MGT-7A for small cos/OPCs)
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Within 60 days of the AGM (indicative)
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DIR-3 KYC
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Annual KYC of every director with a DIN
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Typically by 30 September (indicative)
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AGM
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Holding the Annual General Meeting
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Within the statutory period after year-end
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Board report & audit
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Directors’ report and audited accounts
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Prepared before the AGM
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Event-based forms
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Changes in directors, capital, etc.
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As and when events occur
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Behind these forms sits a chain of work: the accounts must be finalised and audited (through our associated chartered accountant), the board report prepared, the AGM held and then the forms filed within their deadlines. Each has its own timeline tied to the AGM and the financial year-end. We manage the whole sequence.
Annual ROC Filings for LLPs
An LLP’s annual filings are lighter than a company’s, but equally mandatory:
| Form | What it is | Broad timing |
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Form 11 |
The LLP’s Annual Return
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Typically by 30 May (indicative)
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Form 8 |
Statement of Account & Solvency
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Typically by 30 October (indicative)
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DIR-3 KYC
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KYC of designated partners with a DIN/DPIN
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Typically by 30 September (indicative)
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Income tax return |
The LLP’s own ITR
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As per income-tax due dates
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Audit (if applicable)
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Where turnover/contribution crosses limits
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Via our associated CA
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LLPs must file Form 11 and Form 8 every year regardless of activity and late filing attracts an additional fee that, as for companies, can mount up. We handle both filings, the designated partners’ KYC and the LLP’s income-tax return, keeping the LLP fully compliant.
The Penalties for Missing ROC Filings
ROC late-filing penalties are unusually severe, which is exactly why timely filing matters so much. The key risks of delay or default:
- Uncapped daily additional fee: for company forms, the late fee accrues at a fixed amount per day with no upper limit, so it grows relentlessly.
- LLP late fees: additional fees also apply to late Form 8 and Form 11, mounting over time.
- Director disqualification: persistent non-filing can disqualify directors, across all their companies.
- Company strike-off: the ROC can strike a non-compliant company off the register.
- DIN deactivation: missing DIR-3 KYC deactivates the director's DIN until regularised, with a fee.
- Loss of good standing: affecting banking, borrowing, tenders and credibility.
- Additional penalties: specific penalties under the Companies Act for particular defaults.
Benefits of Professional ROC Filing
Handing your ROC compliance to professionals protects your entity and your peace of mind. Here’s what it delivers.
| Benefit | Description |
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Avoid uncapped penalties |
On-time filing prevents the daily late fee spiralling. |
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Protect directors |
Avoid disqualification from persistent default. |
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Prevent strike-off |
Keep the company on the register and legally alive. |
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Never miss a due date |
We track and file within every deadline. |
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Accurate filings |
Correct forms that don’t get rejected or queried. |
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Full sequence handled |
Accounts, audit, board report, AGM and forms managed. |
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DIR-3 KYC done |
Directors’ KYC completed, keeping DINs active. |
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Good standing |
The entity stays credible for banks and tenders. |
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Dormant-company cover |
Inactive entities kept compliant too. |
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Compliance calendar |
A clear schedule of what’s due when. |
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CA-backed audit |
Audited accounts via our associated CA. |
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Peace of mind |
Corporate compliance simply handled. |
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Clean records |
Filings and acknowledgements kept for proof. |
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Event-based filings |
Director/capital changes filed on time too. |
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Reduced risk |
Fewer defaults, penalties and notices. |
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Time saved |
Compliance off your plate entirely. |
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Expert on MCA |
The portal and forms navigated correctly. |
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Linked to tax |
ROC filings coordinated with ITR and audit. |
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Advance reminders |
You’re prompted well before deadlines. |
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Regularisation help |
Past defaults sorted out where they exist. |
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Scalable |
Compliance that grows with your group. |
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One-stop partner |
ROC plus your tax, GST and accounting. |
What Are Annual ROC Filings?
Annual ROC filings are the returns that every company and LLP registered in India must submit to the Registrar of Companies (ROC) each year, under the Companies Act, 2013 (for companies) and the LLP Act, 2008 (for LLPs). ‘ROC’ is the office of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs that maintains the register of companies and LLPs and these filings keep that register up to date, recording the entity’s financial statements, its list of directors/partners and shareholders, and confirmation that it’s still operating. They’re filed electronically through the MCA portal, using the digital signatures of the directors and where required, certification by a professional.
These filings are mandatory and recurring, and importantly they apply irrespective of turnover or activity. A company that did no business during the year or an LLP that’s dormant, still has to complete its annual filings; there’s no exemption for inactivity. They’re separate from income-tax filings (though related) and separate from GST, this is corporate-law compliance with the MCA. Because the register is public and the penalties for default are severe, keeping these filings current is a basic, non-negotiable responsibility of running a company or LLP and one that’s easy to overlook amid day-to-day business, which is exactly why professional handling matters.
ROC filings vs income tax vs GST
| Filing | With whom | About what |
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Annual ROC filings
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MCA / Registrar of Companies
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Corporate-law: financials, directors, members
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Income tax return
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Income Tax Department
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The entity’s income and tax
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GST returns
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GST authorities
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Indirect tax on supplies
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Why ROC filings matter for a Vasai-Virar company
For a private limited company or LLP in Vasai-Virar, whether a busy trading company or a quiet holding entity annual ROC compliance is the price of keeping the entity in good standing. The consequences of neglect are unusually serious: the late fee for company forms accrues at a fixed amount per day with no ceiling, so procrastination compounds quickly; directors can be disqualified from all companies for persistent default and the company itself can be struck off the register, losing its legal existence. Even for a dormant company, the filings are due. Keeping them current protects the entity’s status, its directors and its ability to bank, borrow and do business, which is why we make sure they’re never missed.
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Who Needs Annual ROC Filings?
Every entity registered with the MCA must file, whatever its size or activity. This includes:
Private Limited Companies
Annual ROC compliance.
One Person Companies
Mandatory yearly filings.
LLPs
Form 8, Form 11 & partner compliance.
Public Companies
Complete annual ROC filings.
Dormant & New Companies
Annual compliance from day one.
Directors with DIN
Annual DIR-3 KYC filing.
25 ROC Filing Mistakes to Avoid
These errors cause heavy penalties, director disqualification and strike-off. We prevent every one.
| Mistakes | Description |
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Missing due dates |
Letting the uncapped daily late fee accrue. |
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Assuming a dormant company needn’t file |
Skipping filings that are due regardless of activity. |
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Ignoring DIR-3 KYC |
Deactivating a director’s DIN and incurring a fee. |
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Late AOC-4 |
Filing the financials after the deadline. |
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Late MGT-7 |
Filing the annual return late. |
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Missing LLP Form 8/11 |
Letting LLP filings lapse with additional fees. |
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Not holding the AGM |
Missing the meeting the filings depend on. |
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Wrong form or version |
Using an incorrect or outdated MCA form. |
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Errors in the forms |
Mistakes causing rejection or resubmission. |
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No board report |
Filing without the required directors’ report. |
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Unaudited accounts |
Filing financials that should have been audited. |
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Ignoring first-year compliance |
Missing initial filings after incorporation. |
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No commencement filing |
Skipping the commencement-of-business filing. |
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DSC problems |
Expired or missing digital signatures delaying filing. |
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No compliance calendar |
No system tracking what’s due when. |
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Wrong shareholding details |
Errors in the annual return’s member data. |
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Ignoring event-based filings |
Not filing director/capital changes on time. |
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Mismatched financials |
ROC financials not tying to the ITR. |
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No professional certification |
Missing required certification on forms. |
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Letting defaults pile up |
Multiple years’ non-filing compounding penalties. |
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Risking director disqualification |
Ignoring the personal consequences for directors. |
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Risking strike-off |
Letting the company be removed from the register. |
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Poor record-keeping |
No proof of filings/acknowledgements. |
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DIY MCA errors |
Portal mistakes an expert avoids. |
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No professional guidance |
Compliance handled without proper support. |
Why Choose Digital Vasai Tax for Annual ROC Filings
We’re a local Vasai-Virar practice handling company compliance, income tax, GST, accounting and business registration under one roof, with audit and certification via our associated chartered accountant. For ROC filings specifically, here’s what sets us apart.
Complete sequence
Company & LLP expertise
Accurate MCA filings
Penalty protection
Compliance calendar
Transparent fees
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Why Customer Trust Us
Directors trust us because their company or LLP simply stays compliant , every filing done accurately and on time, DINs kept active and the heavy penalties and strike-off risk kept firmly at bay, year after year, without them having to track a single due date. We handle the full accounts-to-forms sequence, coordinate the audit, keep a clear compliance calendar, sort out any past defaults, and connect ROC to the rest of their compliance. Taking a high-penalty, easy-to-forget obligation and making it reliably handled is what earns lasting trust.
Entities We Help
We handle annual ROC compliance for every kind of MCA-registered entity.
| Enitity | Typical filings |
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Private limited companies
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AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC, AGM
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One Person Companies (OPCs)
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AOC-4, MGT-7A, DIR-3 KYC
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LLPs |
Form 8, Form 11, DIR-3 KYC
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Small companies
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AOC-4, MGT-7A, DIR-3 KYC
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Startups
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Full annual compliance from year one
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Dormant companies
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Mandatory filings despite inactivity
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Newly incorporated entities
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First-year and initial compliances
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Family-owned companies
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Ongoing annual compliance
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Holding/investment companies
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Annual filings even if low-activity
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Companies with past defaults
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Regularisation and current filings
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How We've Helped - Representative Examples
1. A Vasai company with piled-up defaults
Problem:
A private limited company had missed its ROC filings for a couple of years, with penalties mounting and directors at risk of disqualification.
Solution:
We finalised and audited the accounts, prepared the pending AOC-4, MGT-7 and DIR-3 KYC filings and regularised the entity with the ROC.
Outcome:
The company was brought back into compliance and a proper calendar put in place to keep it there.
2. A Nalasopara dormant company
Problem:
An owner assumed a company with no business activity didn’t need to file and was unaware penalties were accruing.
Solution:
We completed the required annual filings for the dormant company and advised on either maintaining it compliantly or formally closing it.
Outcome:
The company was made compliant and the owner chose an informed path forward.
3. A Virar LLP keeping up with Form 8 and 11
Problem:
A growing LLP kept leaving its Form 8 and Form 11 to the last minute and had incurred late fees the previous year.
Solution:
We took over the LLP’s annual compliance, filing Form 11 and Form 8 and the partners’ KYC well within the deadlines.
Outcome:
On-time filings with no further late fees and a clear compliance schedule.
ROC Filing Myths and the Truth
Myth 1
"A company with no business needn't file."
Truth
Annual filings are due regardless of activity.
Myth 2
"DIR-3 KYC is optional."
Truth
It's mandatory; missing it deactivates the DIN.
Myth 3
"Only big companies must file."
Truth
Every company and LLP must, whatever its size.
Myth 4
"A new company can start filing later."
Truth
Compliance begins from the first financial year.
Myth 5
"Missing a filing is a minor issue."
Truth
It can lead to disqualification and strike-off.
Myth 6
"LLPs have no annual filings."
Truth
LLPs must file Form 8 and Form 11 every year.
Myth 7
"The AGM doesn't affect filings."
Truth
Key filings are tied to the AGM.
Myth 8
"Directors aren't personally affected."
Truth
Persistent default can disqualify directors.
Myth 9
"Past defaults can't be fixed."
Truth
They can be regularised, though penalties apply.
Myth 10
"ROC filing is quick and needs no prep."
Truth
It follows a full accounts-audit-AGM sequence.
Conclusion
Annual ROC Filing is a mandatory compliance requirement for companies and LLPs, ensuring that statutory information and financial details are reported to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) within the prescribed timelines. Timely and accurate filing helps maintain your company’s legal standing, avoids additional fees and penalties and reflects a strong commitment to corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Our Annual ROC Filing services provide complete assistance, from preparing and reviewing the required documents to filing the applicable MCA forms and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements. We carefully monitor due dates, verify information, and handle the filing process with accuracy, helping you avoid delays, errors and unnecessary compliance issues.
Whether you are a private limited company, public company, One Person Company (OPC) or LLP, our experienced professionals offer reliable support tailored to your compliance needs. Partner with us for hassle-free Annual ROC Filing services and ensure your business remains fully compliant while you focus on managing and growing your organisation.
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What are annual ROC filings?
Annual ROC filings are the returns that every company and LLP registered in India must submit to the Registrar of Companies (ROC) each year, under the Companies Act, 2013 (for companies) and the LLP Act, 2008 (for LLPs). The ROC is the office of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) that maintains the register of companies and LLPs and these filings keep that register up to date, recording the entity’s financial statements, its list of directors/partners and shareholders and confirmation that it’s still operating. For companies, the core forms are AOC-4 (financial statements) and MGT-7/MGT-7A (annual return), plus DIR-3 KYC for directors; for LLPs, Form 8 and Form 11. They’re filed electronically on the MCA portal and are mandatory regardless of turnover. We handle them across Vasai-Virar.
What does your ROC filing service include?
We handle the whole sequence: we review your entity and map every filing due with its deadline, build a compliance calendar, finalise the financial statements, coordinate the audit (through our associated CA where required), prepare the board report and support the AGM for companies, prepare and file AOC-4, MGT-7/7A or LLP Form 8 and Form 11, complete each director’s/partner’s DIR-3 KYC, arrange the digital signatures and certification, file every form on the MCA portal within the deadlines, confirm acceptance and keep the acknowledgements and handle event-based filings (director/capital changes) as they arise. Corporate compliance, simply taken off your plate.
Why do ROC filings matter so much?
Because they’re mandatory and the penalties for missing them are unusually harsh. Every company and LLP must file certain returns with the ROC every year, regardless of whether it did much business or none at all in exchange for the benefits of incorporation (limited liability, a separate legal identity). Unlike most penalties, the late fee for company forms keeps climbing day by day with no upper cap and persistent default can disqualify directors or strike the company off the register. Getting these filings done correctly and on time is basic, non-negotiable compliance hygiene for every company and LLP and exactly what we make sure never slips.
Why use a professional for ROC compliance?
Because it’s a high-penalty, easy-to-forget obligation that follows a full, technical sequence: accounts, audit, board report, AGM, then the forms, each with its own deadline, filed on the MCA portal using digital signatures and where required, professional certification. DIY errors (wrong form, unaudited accounts, DSC problems, missed DIR-3 KYC) cause rejections and a missed deadline triggers an uncapped daily fee. We track your due dates, manage the whole sequence, file accurately and on time, keep the acknowledgements and sort any past defaults, so your entity stays in good standing without you tracking a single date.
What makes Digital Vasai Tax right for ROC filings?
We keep your company or LLP simply compliant, every filing done accurately and on time, DINs kept active and the heavy penalties and strike-off risk kept firmly at bay, year after year, without you tracking a single due date. We handle the full accounts-to-forms sequence, coordinate the audit through our associated CA, keep a clear compliance calendar with advance reminders, regularise any past defaults and connect ROC to your income tax, GST and accounting. We’re a local Vasai-Virar practice handling company compliance, tax, GST, accounting and registration under one roof. Taking a high-penalty, easy-to-forget obligation and making it reliably handled is what we do.
Who is the ROC and what is the MCA?
The “MCA” (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) is the government ministry that administers company and LLP law in India; the “ROC” (Registrar of Companies) is its office that maintains the register of companies and LLPs. Every company and LLP registered in India is, in effect, “a creature of the MCA”, it exists on that register and in exchange for the benefits of incorporation, it must file certain returns with the ROC every year. Your annual ROC filings keep the MCA’s public register current. We file them electronically on the MCA portal on your behalf.
What do the annual filings actually tell the ROC?
They keep the public register up to date on three things: who the company’s directors and shareholders (or the LLP’s partners) are, what its financial position is and confirmation that it remains a going concern (still operating). So the filings are how the register knows your entity’s current ownership, management, financials and status. Because the register is public and relied on by banks, investors and others, keeping it current and accurate matters, which is what the annual filings do.
Are ROC filings the same as my income tax return?
No, they’re separate obligations with different authorities. “ROC filings” are corporate-law compliance with the MCA (through the Registrar of Companies), reporting the entity’s financials, directors/partners and shareholders to keep the public register current. The “income tax return” is filed with the Income Tax Department and reports the entity’s income and tax. They’re related, the audited financial statements underpin both but they’re distinct filings with distinct deadlines and consequences and doing one doesn’t satisfy the other. GST returns are a third, separate stream. Because we handle all three, we coordinate them so everything ties up.
How do ROC filings differ from GST returns?
They’re entirely different streams. GST returns go to the GST authorities and concern indirect tax on your supplies (sales and purchases). ROC filings go to the MCA/Registrar of Companies and concern corporate-law matters, your financials, directors and members. One is about the tax on what you sell; the other is about keeping the corporate register current. A company typically has all three obligations running in parallel, ROC, income tax and GST, each separate. We handle them together so nothing falls between them and the numbers reconcile across all three.
Are ROC filings really mandatory even in the first year?
Yes, compliance begins from the first financial year and ignoring first-year compliance (missing the initial filings after incorporation) is a listed mistake. It’s a myth that a new company can start filing later. From incorporation, your entity is on the register and subject to annual filings, plus certain initial compliances (like the commencement-of-business filing for companies). We set up your compliance calendar from day one, so a newly incorporated company or LLP doesn’t miss its first-year obligations, a common and costly early slip.
Which ROC filings does my company need?
A private limited company’s core annual filings are “AOC-4” (filing the audited financial statements and board report, generally within 30 days of the AGM), “MGT-7 or MGT-7A” (the annual return, generally within 60 days of the AGM — MGT-7A applies to small companies and OPCs) and “DIR-3 KYC” for each director holding a DIN (generally by 30 September). Behind these, the company must finalise and audit its accounts, prepare the board report and hold its AGM within the statutory period. There may also be event-based filings for changes in directors or capital. We map out exactly which apply to your company and their deadlines.
What is AOC-4?
AOC-4 is the form through which a company files its “financial statements and board report” with the ROC, generally within 30 days of the AGM. It puts your audited accounts (balance sheet, profit & loss, notes) and the directors’ report onto the public register. Filing it late (or filing unaudited accounts that should have been audited) is a listed mistake that triggers the uncapped daily fee. Because we finalise and audit the accounts and prepare the board report first, AOC-4 is filed correctly and on time as part of the sequence. (Date indicative; we confirm the current one.)
What is MGT-7 / MGT-7A?
MGT-7 is the company’s “annual return”, filed generally within 60 days of the AGM, giving details of the company, its directors and its shareholding/members. “MGT-7A” is the simplified version for small companies and One Person Companies. Filing it late or with wrong shareholding/member details, is a listed mistake. It’s distinct from AOC-4 (which files the financials); the two are separate forms with separate deadlines, both due after the AGM. We prepare MGT-7/7A with accurate member and shareholding data and file it within the deadline. (Date indicative; we confirm the current one.)
What is the AGM and why do the filings depend on it?
The “AGM” (Annual General Meeting) is the yearly meeting at which the company’s members adopt the audited accounts and it must be held within the statutory period after the financial year-end. It matters because the key filings are tied to it: AOC-4 is due generally within 30 days of the AGM and MGT-7/7A generally within 60 days. It’s a myth that the AGM doesn’t affect filings, not holding the AGM (a listed mistake) means missing the meeting the filings depend on. We support you in holding the AGM properly, so the filing clock starts correctly.
What is the sequence before filing AOC-4 and MGT-7?
There’s a chain of steps before these forms can be filed. First, the financial statements for the year are finalised and audited (through our associated CA). Then the board approves the accounts and the directors’ report (board report). The company then holds its AGM within the statutory period, at which members adopt the accounts. After the AGM, AOC-4 (financials) is filed generally within 30 days and MGT-7/7A (annual return) generally within 60 days. Each step has its own timeline tied to the year-end and the AGM. It’s a myth that ROC filing is quick and needs no prep, we manage the full sequence so it flows correctly and on time.
Does my company's accounts need to be audited before filing?
Yes, a company’s financial statements must be audited (a company is audited regardless of turnover) and the audited accounts are what get filed via AOC-4. Filing unaudited accounts that should have been audited is a listed mistake. The audit is conducted by an independent Chartered Accountant, through our associated CA, with the accounts prepared audit-ready so it’s smooth. We coordinate the audit as part of the sequence, so the financials are properly audited before they’re filed and the board report and AGM follow correctly.
What is a board report and is it required?
The board report (directors’ report) is a required document that accompanies the financial statements, the directors’ formal report on the company’s affairs for the year, approved by the board before the AGM and filed with AOC-4. Filing without the required board report (a listed mistake) leaves the AOC-4 incomplete. We prepare the board report as part of the sequence, so your financials are filed with the directors’ report they legally need alongside them.
What are event-based ROC filings?
Beyond the annual filings, certain events trigger their own filings during the year, changes in directors (appointments, resignations), changes in share capital and other specified events must be filed with the ROC as and when they occur, not just at year-end. Ignoring event-based filings (not filing director/capital changes on time) is a listed mistake that leaves the register out of date and can attract penalties. We handle event-based filings as they arise through the year, so your entity’s records stay current, not just at annual-filing time. (We offer share allotment and board-resolution services for the underlying events.)
What ROC filings does an LLP need?
An LLP’s annual filings are “Form 11” (the Annual Return, generally due by 30 May) and “Form 8” (the Statement of Account & Solvency, generally due by 30 October), both filed every year regardless of the LLP’s activity. In addition, designated partners holding a DIN/DPIN must complete “DIR-3 KYC” (generally by 30 September) and the LLP files its own “income tax return”. A tax or statutory audit applies where turnover or contribution crosses the prescribed thresholds, handled through our associated CA. LLP filings are lighter than a company’s but equally mandatory. We manage the whole set. (Dates indicative; we confirm current ones.)
What is LLP Form 11?
Form 11 is the LLP’s “Annual Return”, generally due by 30 May each year giving details of the LLP and its partners. It must be filed every year regardless of whether the LLP did any business. Missing LLP Form 8/11 (letting the filings lapse) is a listed mistake that attracts additional fees. We prepare and file Form 11 within its deadline as part of your LLP’s annual compliance. (Date indicative; we confirm the current one.)
What is LLP Form 8?
Form 8 is the LLP’s “Statement of Account & Solvency”, generally due by 30 October each year declaring the LLP’s financial position and its solvency. Like Form 11, it’s mandatory every year regardless of activity and late filing attracts additional fees that mount over time. We prepare and file Form 8 within its deadline, alongside Form 11 and the partners’ KYC, so the LLP’s whole annual set is covered. (Date indicative; we confirm the current one.)
Are LLP filings really lighter than a company's?
Yes, an LLP’s annual ROC filings (Form 8, Form 11, plus partners’ DIR-3 KYC and the ITR) are lighter than a company’s full AOC-4/MGT-7/AGM/board-report chain. But importantly, they’re ‘equally mandatory’ and it’s a myth that LLPs have no annual filings. An LLP must file Form 8 and Form 11 every year regardless of activity, with the same kind of mounting late fees for default. So “lighter” doesn’t mean “optional.” We handle the LLP’s lighter-but-mandatory set reliably, so it’s never neglected on the assumption there’s nothing to file.
Does an LLP need an audit for its ROC filings?
Only above thresholds. An LLP requires a tax or statutory audit where its turnover or contribution crosses the prescribed limits; below those, no audit is required and Form 8 is filed on that basis. Where an audit does apply, it’s conducted through our associated CA, with the accounts prepared audit-ready. We monitor whether your LLP crosses the thresholds and arrange the audit where needed, so Form 8 is filed correctly whether or not an audit applies. (We offer LLP annual compliance as a dedicated service.)
What are the penalties for late ROC filing?
They’re unusually severe, which is why timely filing matters so much. For company forms, the additional fee for late filing accrues at a “fixed amount per day of delay with no upper cap”, so a filing left for months can attract a penalty many times the normal fee. LLP forms similarly attract additional fees that mount over time. Beyond fees, persistent non-filing can lead to “directors being disqualified” across all their companies and to the “company being struck off” the register and missing DIR-3 KYC “deactivates the director’s DIN” until it’s regularised with a fee. The consequences compound, so we ensure everything is filed well within the deadlines.
What does "uncapped daily late fee" actually mean?
It means that, for company forms, the late-filing additional fee accrues at a fixed amount “for every day” of delay, with “no upper limit”, so unlike most penalties (which cap out), this one grows relentlessly the longer you wait. A filing left for months can end up costing many times the normal fee. This is the single most important thing to understand about ROC compliance: procrastination compounds quickly and expensively. It’s precisely why we file well within deadlines and if you’re already late, act fast because every additional day literally adds to the bill.
Can directors really be disqualified for missing filings?
Yes, persistent non-filing can lead to “director disqualification” and it applies ‘across all the director’s companies’, not just the defaulting one. It’s a myth that directors aren’t personally affected. This is one of the most serious consequences: a director disqualified for one company’s persistent default can be barred from acting as a director elsewhere too. Risking director disqualification (ignoring the personal consequences) is a listed mistake. Because the stakes are personal, we prioritise keeping filings current and if directors are already at risk from past defaults, prompt regularisation is especially important.
Can my company be struck off for not filing?
Yes, the ROC can “strike a non-compliant company off the register”, meaning it loses its legal existence. Risking strike-off (letting the company be removed from the register) is a listed mistake and it’s a myth that missing a filing is a minor issue, it can lead to disqualification and strike-off. A struck-off company can’t legally operate, bank or contract. This is the ultimate consequence of persistent ROC default and it’s entirely avoidable with timely filing. We keep your company on the register and legally alive by filing everything on time.
What happens if I miss DIR-3 KYC?
Missing DIR-3 KYC “deactivates the director’s DIN” until it’s regularised and a deactivated DIN prevents that person acting as a director or making filings until it’s reactivated by completing the KYC along with a fee. It’s a myth that DIR-3 KYC is optional; it’s mandatory and missing it has this direct, disruptive consequence (it can also hold up the company’s other filings). We complete DIR-3 KYC for all your directors and partners as part of the annual compliance, so no DIN lapses. (We offer director KYC as a dedicated service too.)
How does ROC default affect my company's standing?
Beyond the direct penalties, ROC default causes a”*loss of good standing”, which affects your ability to bank, borrow, bid for tenders and your general credibility. Because the MCA register is public, a company showing overdue filings or default flags looks unreliable to banks, lenders and prospective partners doing due diligence. So the cost of non-compliance isn’t just fees and disqualification risk, it’s commercial, in lost access to finance and opportunities. Keeping filings current protects your entity’s standing as much as its legal status. We keep you credible and in good standing.
Do I have to file if my company did no business this year?
Yes, this is one of the most costly misconceptions. A company (or LLP) that did no business during the year or is dormant, must still complete its annual ROC filings. AOC-4, MGT-7 and DIR-3 KYC for a company and Form 8 and Form 11 for an LLP, are due regardless of turnover or activity, there’s no exemption for inactivity. It’s a myth that a company with no business needn’t file. An inactive entity that skips them accrues the same penalties and faces the same strike-off risk as an active one. We keep dormant entities compliant too.
I have a dormant company I don't use, what should I do?
You have two sensible options and we can do either. You can keep it compliant with its annual filings (so it stays on the register in good standing, ready to use later) or you can formally close it (if you no longer need it, a proper closure ends the filing obligation cleanly). What you shouldn’t do is simply ignore it because the filings keep falling due and penalties keep accruing regardless. A Nalasopara owner came to us assuming a no-activity company didn’t need to file, unaware penalties were mounting; we made it compliant and advised on the path forward. We’ll help you choose and handle whichever suits you.
Why would a dormant company still accrue penalties?
Because the filing obligation is tied to the entity’s existence on the register, not its activity, so a dormant company’s AOC-4, MGT-7 and DIR-3 KYC (or an LLP’s Form 8 and Form 11) keep falling due every year and each missed one accrues the same uncapped daily fee and strike-off risk as for an active company. The register doesn’t distinguish “inactive” from “active” for filing purposes. This is exactly why dormant companies are a common penalty trap, owners assume inactivity means no obligation. We keep inactive entities filed, so they don’t quietly rack up penalties.
Do holding or investment companies with low activity still file?
Yes, a holding or investment company, even with low activity, still has its full annual ROC filings due, just like any other company. Low activity is not inactivity and even genuine inactivity wouldn’t exempt it. So a quiet holding entity needs its AOC-4, MGT-7 and DIR-3 KYC filed every year. We handle annual compliance for holding and investment companies, keeping low-activity entities current so they don’t fall into the same trap as neglected dormant companies.
Can you fix past ROC defaults?
Yes. If your company or LLP has missed filings for one or more years, they can be regularised by preparing and filing the pending forms, though the accrued additional fees (which, for companies, are uncapped and grow with time) will apply. The sooner it’s done, the lower the penalty, because the daily fee keeps accruing. We assess the extent of the default, finalise and audit the pending accounts, prepare and file the overdue AOC-4/MGT-7 or Form 8/11 and any DIR-3 KYC, bring the entity back into good standing and put a compliance calendar in place so it doesn’t fall behind again. It’s a myth that past defaults can’t be fixed, they can.
My company has missed a couple of years, is it too late?
No, but act quickly. Multiple years’ non-filing compounds the penalties (letting defaults pile up is a listed mistake) and with the uncapped daily fee, every day of further delay adds to the bill. We’ve regularised companies exactly in this position: a Vasai company that had missed its ROC filings for a couple of years, with penalties mounting and directors at risk of disqualification, we finalised and audited the accounts, prepared the pending AOC-4, MGT-7 and DIR-3 KYC and brought it back into compliance with a proper calendar to keep it there. The longer you wait, the worse it gets, so prompt regularisation is key, especially if disqualification is a risk.
Will regularising past defaults remove the penalties?
No, regularising means “filing the overdue forms and paying the accrued additional fees” to bring the entity back into good standing; it doesn’t erase the penalties already accrued (the uncapped daily fee that built up during the default period still applies). What it does is stop the meter once filed, the daily fee stops growing and remove the ongoing disqualification and strike-off risk. So the value of acting now is halting the compounding and restoring standing, not avoiding what’s already accrued. That’s exactly why delay is so costly and prompt action so worthwhile.
What if my directors are at risk of disqualification?
Then prompt regularisation is especially important. Since persistent default can disqualify directors across all their companies, the priority is filing the overdue returns to bring the entity current before disqualification crystallises. We move quickly in these cases, finalising and auditing the pending accounts, filing the overdue AOC-4/MGT-7 and DIR-3 KYC to protect the directors as well as the company. If you’re worried about disqualification from a building default, the safest thing is to act now and we can assess and regularise your position.
Who needs to file annual ROC returns?
Every entity registered with the MCA must file, whatever its size or activity: private limited companies, One Person Companies (OPCs), LLPs, public companies, dormant companies, newly incorporated entities (from day one), family-owned companies, holding/investment companies and companies with past defaults (needing regularisation). Directors holding a DIN also have their own annual DIR-3 KYC. It’s a myth that only big companies must file, every company and LLP must, whatever its size. We handle annual ROC compliance for every kind of MCA-registered entity.
What documents do you need for my ROC filings?
The core set: your incorporation documents (COI, MOA/AOA or LLP agreement), the financial statements for the year (audited where applicable), the audit report (via our associated CA where required), director/partner details (DIN/DPIN, addresses, ID for the annual return and KYC), shareholding details (for a company’s MGT-7/7A), board and AGM records (minutes and resolutions, for companies), the directors’/partners’ DSCs (to sign the e-filings) and any prior-year ROC filings (for continuity). With these in hand, we prepare and file everything accurately. We give you a clear checklist based on your entity type.
How does your ROC filing process work?
Eleven steps: we review your entity and map every filing due with its deadline; build a compliance calendar so nothing is missed; finalise the financial statements; coordinate the audit (via our associated CA where required); prepare the board report and support the AGM (for companies); prepare the forms (AOC-4, MGT-7/7A or LLP Form 8 and 11); complete each director’s/partner’s DIR-3 KYC; obtain the digital signatures and any certification; file every form on the MCA portal within the deadlines; confirm acceptance and keep the acknowledgements on record and handle event-based filings (director/capital changes) as they arise through the year.
Why does the AGM/audit sequence need managing as a whole?
Because each step feeds the next and each has its own deadline tied to the year-end and AGM, the accounts must be finalised and audited before the board report, which comes before the AGM, which starts the clock for AOC-4 (30 days) and MGT-7 (60 days). Miss or delay one step and the whole chain slips, risking the uncapped late fee. It’s a myth that ROC filing is quick and needs no prep, it follows a full accounts-audit-AGM-forms sequence. We manage the entire sequence as one coordinated process, so every dependency is met in order and on time.
Do you keep records of the filings?
Yes, we confirm acceptance of every filing and keep the acknowledgements on record. Poor record-keeping (no proof of filings/acknowledgements) is a listed mistake, because you may need to demonstrate compliance to banks, auditors, during due diligence or if a query arises. We maintain clean records of your filings and acknowledgements as part of the service, so you always have proof that your ROC compliance is current and complete.
When are ROC filings due?
The due dates are tied to the financial year-end and for companies, the AGM. Broadly: a company files “AOC-4 within ~30 days of its AGM” and “MGT-7/7A within 60 days of the AGM”, with the AGM held within the statutory period after year-end and “DIR-3 KYC by 30 September”. An LLP files “Form 11 by 30 May” and “Form 8 by 30 October”. These dates can be revised by the MCA and specific circumstances can affect them, so we always work to the current, confirmed deadlines for your entity and file well within them to keep a safety margin and avoid any risk of the daily late fee.
Will you remind me before deadlines?
Yes, we keep a compliance calendar and give advance reminders, so you’re prompted well before deadlines rather than scrambling at the last minute. No compliance calendar (no system tracking what’s due when) is a listed mistake and it’s how most defaults happen. Because we track your due dates and prompt you in advance, you don’t have to hold any of it in your head, we tell you what’s coming and handle it. A Virar LLP that kept leaving Form 8 and 11 to the last minute came to us for exactly this: on-time filings with a clear schedule and no further late fees.
How do ROC filings coordinate with my tax and audit?
Closely, the audited financial statements underpin both your ROC filings (AOC-4) and your income tax return, so it makes sense to handle them together. Mismatched financials (ROC accounts not tying to the ITR) is a listed mistake that invites scrutiny. Because we handle ROC filing, income tax, GST and the audit (via our associated CA) under one roof, we coordinate them so the financials tie up across all filings and every deadline is met. This joined-up approach avoids the mismatches and gaps that arise when separate providers handle each piece.
Can you handle a whole group of companies?
Yes, our ROC compliance is scalable, so we can handle annual filings for a single entity or a group of companies and LLPs together, keeping each one’s calendar and filings current. For an owner with several entities (a company and an LLP or a group), managing them in one place means one team tracking every entity’s deadlines and coordinating the filings, rather than juggling separate providers. We scale the compliance to your group, so growth doesn’t multiply the risk of a missed filing.
How much does ROC filing cost?
It’s priced by entity type and the forms due, a company (with AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC and the AGM chain) involves more than an LLP (Form 8, Form 11, KYC) plus the MCA government filing fees per form, any audit through our associated CA and DIR-3 KYC per director, all at a professional fee agreed upfront with 18% GST. Because the filings recur every year, an “annual compliance package” covering everything on time is usually the most cost-effective option and far cheaper than the uncapped penalties of a missed deadline. We give a clear quote upfront, with no hidden charges and can bundle ROC with your tax, GST and accounting.
Isn't it cheaper to just file it myself?
Rarely, once you weigh the risk. DIY MCA filings are prone to errors (wrong form or version, DSC problems, unaudited accounts, missed DIR-3 KYC) that cause rejection or resubmission and a single missed deadline triggers the uncapped daily fee that quickly dwarfs any professional fee, while persistent slips risk disqualification and strike-off. No professional guidance (compliance handled without proper support) and DIY MCA errors are both listed mistakes. Against penalties with no ceiling and personal consequences for directors, professional handling is a small, predictable cost that protects far more than it costs.
Can you handle ROC filing for an entity outside Vasai-Virar?
Yes. ROC filings are done entirely online through the MCA portal, so we handle annual compliance for companies and LLPs across the Vasai-Virar and Palghar region, the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region and beyond. You share your entity’s documents and financial data digitally, we finalise and audit the accounts (via our associated CA), prepare and file every form, complete the directors’ KYC and confirm acceptance, all remotely, guiding you throughout. For local clients we’re also happy to meet in person at our office on Mahatma Gandhi Road, near T.B. College. Wherever your entity is registered, we keep its ROC compliance current and coordinated with its tax and GST. Distance is no barrier.
Why should I trust Digital Vasai Tax with my ROC filings?
Because your company or LLP simply stays compliant, every filing done accurately and on time, DINs kept active and the heavy penalties and strike-off risk kept firmly at bay, year after year, without you tracking a single due date. We handle the full accounts-to-forms sequence, coordinate the audit through our associated CA, keep a clear compliance calendar with advance reminders, sort out any past defaults, keep clean records and connect ROC to the rest of your compliance. We reply quickly on call and WhatsApp. Taking a high-penalty, easy-to-forget obligation and making it reliably handled, that’s what earns lasting trust.
