Apr
Start of Financial Year
Review board composition, DIN status, DIR-3 KYC / abridged KYC requirements, authorised capital, shareholding structure and proposed corporate changes for the year, wherever applicable.
04 / Advisory Practice
Timely Corporate Compliance Reduces Avoidable Filing Risk
Companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013 and LLPs registered under the LLP Act, 2008 are subject to recurring statutory, governance and filing requirements.
The firm provides structured support in relation to incorporation, MCA / RoC filings, board and shareholder documentation, statutory registers, share capital matters, annual compliance and restructuring-related compliance, based on the nature, size and legal form of the entity.
Why corporate compliance requires timely review
Timely Corporate Compliance Reduces Avoidable Filing Risk
Companies and LLPs are subject to recurring statutory, governance and filing requirements under applicable corporate laws. These may include annual filings, board and shareholder documentation, statutory registers, charge registration, share capital filings, CSR-related compliance, XBRL filing and RBI / FEMA reporting, wherever applicable.
The firm assists with structured RoC / MCA compliance support, compliance calendar monitoring, board and AGM documentation, share capital transaction support, charge-related filings, annual filing support and restructuring-related compliance, based on the nature and requirements of the entity.
Engagements are generally supported by formal engagement scope, documented deliverables and review by qualified professionals in accordance with applicable professional and ethical requirements.
- Annual MCA filing support — AOC-4, MGT-7 / MGT-7A and related forms, where applicable
- Board and AGM documentation support — notices, agenda, minutes and resolutions
- Share capital transaction support — allotments, transfers, buybacks, ESOPs and related RoC filings
- FEMA / RBI compliance support for FDI, ODI and cross-border transactions, where applicable
- Corporate restructuring compliance support — mergers, demergers, conversions and winding-up related matters, where applicable
Incorporation Support
RoC / MCA Filings
Board Governance
Secretarial Compliance Coordination
Share Capital Matters
CSR — Section 135
FEMA / FDI Support
Restructuring Support
Documented Engagements
MCA V3 Filing Support
8
Service modules
Corporate compliance calendar
Annual Corporate Compliance
Lifecycle
Private limited companies are generally subject to recurring statutory, governance and filing requirements under the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable rules. Delay or non-compliance in specified filings may attract additional fees, higher additional fees or penalties, as applicable.
Sep
AGM Window
Hold AGM within prescribed timelines, generally within six months from the end of the financial year. Approve financial statements, auditor-related matters, shareholder resolutions and dividend-related matters, where applicable.
Oct
Post-AGM Filings
File applicable post-AGM forms such as AOC-4, AOC-4 XBRL where applicable, MGT-7 / MGT-7A and ADT-1, within prescribed timelines.
Dec
MCA Maintenance & Event-Based Filings
Maintain statutory registers, minutes books and company records. File event-based forms such as DIR-12, SH-7, CHG-1 and MGT-14, wherever applicable.
Mar
Year-End Closure Review
Review books of account, audit readiness, CSR applicability under Section 135, board and committee meeting records, statutory registers and FEMA / FDI filings, wherever applicable.
Scope of Services
Eight Corporate Compliance
& Structuring Service Modules
Each module is handled by qualified Chartered Accountants and relevant professionals under a documented scope of engagement, with structured deliverables and professional responsibility in accordance with applicable professional and ethical requirements.
Modules 01 & 02
Incorporation Advisory & Annual RoC Compliance Programme
Entity selection is an important governance decision and may affect compliance requirements, liability exposure, fundraising flexibility and tax treatment.
Registered companies are generally required to complete annual MCA filings from the year of incorporation, subject to applicable law, exemptions and procedural requirements.
Entity Selection & Incorporation Support
Support in evaluating suitable legal structures such as Private Limited Company, LLP, OPC and Section 8 company, with review of compliance requirements, liability considerations, fundraising needs and tax treatment. Incorporation support may include SPICe+ / FiLLiP filing coordination, DIN / DSC coordination, name reservation, MOA / AOA preparation support, registered office documentation and PAN / TAN / GST registration support, where applicable.
AOC-4 — Annual Financial Statements Filing
Support for filing Form AOC-4 or AOC-4 XBRL, where applicable, within prescribed timelines after AGM. This may include coordination of financial statements, audit report, board report and related attachments.
MGT-7 / MGT-7A — Annual Return Filing
Support for filing annual return forms MGT-7 or MGT-7A, as applicable, with shareholding pattern, registered office details, director details and other required particulars. Certification by a Practising Company Secretary may be coordinated wherever required.
ADT-1, DIR-3 KYC & Ongoing MCA Maintenance
Support for ADT-1 filing where auditor appointment / reappointment reporting is required, DIR-3 KYC / abridged KYC requirements, and event-based MCA updates such as address changes, registered office changes and name changes, wherever applicable.
Modules 03 & 04
Board Governance, AGM Management & Share Capital Transactions
The Companies Act, 2013 contains requirements relating to board meetings, shareholder meetings, minutes, resolutions, statutory registers and share capital matters. These requirements should be documented, maintained and filed with MCA wherever applicable.
Non-compliance or incomplete documentation may create compliance, governance or evidentiary issues for the company and its officers.
Board Meeting Governance — Notices, Agenda and Minutes
Companies are required to comply with the applicable provisions relating to board meetings, including notice, agenda, quorum, minutes and recording of resolutions. We assist in preparing board meeting notices, agendas, draft minutes and transaction-specific resolutions, with reference to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, including Sections 173, 118 and 119, wherever relevant.
AGM Compliance Support & Shareholder Resolutions
Every company is required to hold its Annual General Meeting within the prescribed statutory timelines. We assist in preparing AGM notices, explanatory statements for special business, proxy-related documentation, dividend declaration documentation, auditor appointment resolutions and applicable post-AGM filings, including Form MGT-14 where required.
Share Allotment, Transfer & Transmission
Share allotments, transfers and transmission of shares require proper approvals, documentation, maintenance of statutory records and filing of applicable forms, wherever prescribed. We assist in preparing documentation relating to share allotment, private placement procedures, share transfer deeds, transmission documentation, issue of share certificates, register-related records and applicable ROC filings such as Form PAS-3 and other relevant forms.
Authorised Capital & Share Capital Restructuring
Increase in authorised share capital, bonus issue, rights issue, subdivision or consolidation of share capital and buyback of shares involve specific statutory procedures, approvals, documentation and filing requirements. We assist in reviewing the procedural sequence, preparing relevant documentation and supporting the filing of applicable MCA forms, including Form SH-7, wherever applicable. Where tax implications arise, the matter is reviewed in coordination with the relevant tax advisory team.
Modules 05 & 06
Charge Registration, Statutory Registers & CSR Compliance Support
These matters require proper documentation, timely review, maintenance of records and filing of applicable forms with the Registrar of Companies, wherever prescribed.
Our firm provides professional assistance in relation to charge-related documentation, statutory register maintenance support and CSR compliance documentation, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and related rules.
Charge Registration — CHG-1, CHG-4 and Related Filings
Every charge created by a company on its property, assets or undertaking is required to be registered with the Registrar of Companies within the prescribed statutory timeline. We assist in reviewing charge-related documents, preparing applicable MCA filing documentation and maintaining charge-related records. Professional assistance may include documentation support for creation, modification and satisfaction of charges, including Form CHG-1 and Form CHG-4, wherever applicable.
Statutory Registers & Records Maintenance
Companies are required to maintain prescribed statutory registers and records under the Companies Act, 2013 and related rules. These may include the Register of Members, Register of Debenture-holders, Register of Directors and KMP, Register of Charges, Register of Loans / Guarantees / Securities / Investments and Register of Contracts or Arrangements in which Directors are interested, wherever applicable. We assist in setting up, reviewing and updating statutory registers based on the company's transactions and applicable legal requirements.
CSR Compliance — Section 135, Companies Act, 2013
Companies meeting the prescribed thresholds under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 are required to comply with CSR-related provisions. These include CSR policy documentation, CSR expenditure review, CSR reporting, annual action plan documentation and treatment of unspent CSR amounts, wherever applicable. Where required, we assist with CSR Committee constitution documentation.
Unspent CSR Amounts — Transfer and Reporting Support
Unspent CSR amounts are required to be reviewed based on whether they relate to an ongoing project or other CSR obligations. We assist in reviewing CSR transfer timelines, supporting documentation, Board-level records and applicable reporting requirements, including CSR-related disclosures and Form CSR-2 support, wherever applicable.
Modules 07 & 08
FEMA / FDI Compliance & Corporate Restructuring Advisory
Depending on the nature of the transaction, coordination with company law, legal, secretarial, valuation or other professionals may also be required.
Our firm provides professional assistance in relation to FEMA reporting, FDI documentation, overseas investment reporting support and corporate restructuring advisory, in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.
FDI Reporting & FC-GPR / FC-TRS Filing Support
Issue of capital instruments to persons resident outside India and transfer of shares between resident and non-resident parties may require reporting under FEMA and RBI regulations within prescribed timelines. We assist with FEMA reporting documentation, FIRMS portal-related filing support, data compilation, review of transaction documents and preparation support for Form FC-GPR and Form FC-TRS, wherever applicable.
Overseas Investment Reporting & APR Support
Indian entities making overseas investment in foreign entities may be required to comply with overseas investment reporting requirements under FEMA and RBI regulations. We assist in reviewing overseas investment documentation, reporting requirements, APR-related information and coordination with the authorised dealer bank, as required.
Corporate Restructuring — Mergers, Demergers & Conversions
Corporate restructuring transactions may include mergers, demergers, conversion of one form of entity into another, internal restructuring and other arrangement-based transactions. We assist in reviewing the proposed transaction structure, documentation requirements, procedural sequence and tax-related considerations. Where required, the matter may be coordinated with company secretarial, legal, valuation or other professionals.
Strike-off, Closure & Dissolution Support
Companies that are no longer operational may consider available closure routes, subject to satisfaction of applicable legal and regulatory conditions. We assist in reviewing the appropriate route, preparing supporting documentation and coordinating filing-related requirements, wherever applicable.
How We Work
How a Corporate Compliance
Engagement Is Structured
A corporate compliance engagement is structured through documented scope, calendar-based planning and periodic compliance monitoring, based on the nature, size and requirements of the entity.
01
Compliance Status Review
Review of the company's current MCA status, pending filings, DIN / KYC status, charge records, statutory registers and prior-period filing matters, wherever applicable, to establish a documented starting point.
02
Engagement Letter
A formal engagement letter defines the scope, deliverables, timelines, professional fees and responsibilities before filing or advisory work begins.
03
Annual Compliance Calendar
Preparation of an annual compliance calendar covering applicable MCA / RoC filings, board matters, register updates and statutory deadlines, with internal timelines for execution and review.
04
Execution & Monitoring Support
Support for applicable compliance filings, documentation, acknowledgements / SRNs and periodic monitoring based on the agreed scope of engagement. Regulatory updates from MCA, Companies Act amendments and SEBI / FEMA updates are reviewed where relevant and applicable.
Our Professional Approach
Structured Compliance Support for
Corporate Governance
Corporate compliance requires timely documentation, statutory records, internal approvals and filing of applicable forms within prescribed timelines. A structured compliance process helps companies maintain organised records and support governance, regulatory and due diligence requirements.
01
Compliance Calendar Support
We assist in maintaining engagement-specific compliance calendars with internal review milestones before statutory due dates. Applicable filings and documentation requirements are tracked based on the scope of the engagement and the relevant statutory provisions.
02
Multi-Disciplinary Review Approach
Certain corporate compliance matters may have related implications under company law, income tax, GST, FEMA and accounting. Our approach considers relevant cross-functional aspects, wherever applicable, so that documentation and reporting are reviewed in a coordinated manner.
03
Formal Engagement Documentation
Professional assignments are documented through written engagement letters or scope documents, defining the nature of services, responsibilities, timelines and deliverables. This supports clarity of professional obligations and engagement-level documentation.
04
FEMA / FDI Compliance Support
Foreign investment transactions may require timely reporting, documentation and coordination under FEMA and RBI regulations. We assist with review of transaction documents, reporting requirements, filing support and coordination with authorised dealer banks, wherever applicable.
05
MCA Portal Filing Support
We assist in preparing and filing applicable MCA forms for companies and LLPs, including company law forms, charge-related forms, XBRL-related filings and DIN-related services, wherever applicable. Filing support is provided with review of available documentation and applicable procedural requirements.
06
Records for Due Diligence Review
Companies seeking funding, restructuring or acquisition-related transactions may be required to provide statutory records for due diligence review. Properly maintained registers, minutes, charge records and ROC filing records may support an organised due diligence process.
Knowledge & insights
Corporate compliance perspectives
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