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MGT-7 Annual Return — The Company's Annual Snapshot Filed with the RoC.

Every company must file its Annual Return (MGT-7 or MGT-7A) within 60 days of the AGM. We compile shareholding and director data, manage CS certification where required, and file within the statutory deadline.

Form MGT-7 is the Annual Return that every company must file with the Registrar of Companies, capturing a comprehensive snapshot of the company's shareholding structure, directorship, key managerial personnel, registered office, indebtedness, and governance events as at the last day of the financial year (31 March). It is distinct from the financial statements filed via AOC-4 — MGT-7 is an ownership and governance document, not a financial one.

The Annual Return must be filed within 60 days of the Annual General Meeting. For One Person Companies and small companies, a simplified form — MGT-7A — is applicable. For companies with a paid-up capital of ₹10 crore or more, or a turnover of ₹50 crore or more, the Annual Return must be certified by a practicing Company Secretary. Companies that are required to have a whole-time Company Secretary must have the CS sign the Annual Return.

Late filing of MGT-7 attracts additional fees of ₹100 per day per form with no maximum cap — making timely filing critical, particularly for companies whose AGMs fall in September (the deadline for most companies with a March financial year end). We compile all required data, prepare the form in the correct version (MGT-7 or MGT-7A), coordinate CS certification where required, and file within the deadline.

Our Annual Return Services

MGT-7 / MGT-7A Preparation

Drafting the Annual Return form with shareholding pattern, director details, and key corporate governance information.

Shareholding Pattern Compilation

Compiling complete shareholding data as at 31 March of the financial year for all classes of shares.

Director & KMP Information

Compiling details of all directors and KMPs including appointments, resignations, and changes during the year.

Register of Members Reconciliation

Reconciling the Register of Members against transfer and allotment records before filing.

CS Certification Coordination

Coordinating a practicing Company Secretary's certification for companies above the prescribed thresholds.

Board Resolution & Authorisation

Preparing the board resolution authorising the Annual Return filing and director signing.

MCA Filing & SRN Tracking

Filing on the MCA portal within 60 days of the AGM and tracking the SRN to acknowledgement.

Late Filing & Penalty Management

Filing overdue returns with applicable additional fees and advising on penalty mitigation.

Our Process

Data Compilation

We compile shareholding, director, KMP, and corporate event data as at 31 March of the financial year.

MGT-7 / 7A Drafting

Annual Return drafted with all required details including changes during the year (appointments, transfers, allotments).

Review & Signing

Draft reviewed and signed by the director; CS certification coordinated where applicable.

MCA Filing

MGT-7 or MGT-7A filed on MCA within 60 days of the AGM date.

Acknowledgement & Record

SRN tracked to acceptance; filed copy retained for statutory records and audit trail.

Why It Matters

✓Complete shareholding, director, and KMP data compiled accurately as at 31 March

✓Correct form version (MGT-7 vs MGT-7A) identified based on company classification

✓Register of Members reconciled before filing to eliminate discrepancies

✓Annual Return filed within 60 days of AGM to avoid ₹100/day additional fees

✓CS certification coordinated for companies where it is mandatory

✓All corporate events — transfers, allotments, appointments — captured in the return

✓Late filing penalty risk assessed and mitigated where possible

✓Filed copy and SRN retained for audit and statutory records

Frequently Asked Questions

MGT-7 is the Annual Return that every company (other than small companies and OPCs) must file with the RoC within 60 days of the AGM, capturing shareholding structure, director and KMP details, and key governance events as at 31 March.

MGT-7A is a simplified Annual Return applicable to One Person Companies (OPCs) and small companies. MGT-7 is the full Annual Return for all other companies. The applicable form depends on the company's classification at the financial year end.

MGT-7 must be filed within 60 days from the date of the AGM. For companies not required to hold an AGM (such as OPCs), the deadline is 60 days from the last date on which the AGM ought to have been held.

MGT-7 must be certified by a Company Secretary in practice for companies with paid-up capital of ₹10 crore or more, or a turnover of ₹50 crore or more. Companies required to have a whole-time CS must have the CS sign the return.

Late filing attracts additional fees of ₹100 per day per form with no cap on accumulation. Persistent default can also expose the company and officers in default to prosecution under Section 92 of the Companies Act.

No — MGT-7 is the Annual Return covering ownership and governance information. AOC-4 covers financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, notes). Both are mandatory annual filings but are entirely separate forms covering different information.

Need to file your company's Annual Return?

We'll compile your shareholding and director data, coordinate CS certification where required, and file MGT-7 or MGT-7A within the 60-day deadline.