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Navigating the labyrinth of compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 demands a clear understanding of statutory timelines. This editorial elucidates the due dates of various compliances for different types of companies, shedding light on forms, timelines, and reporting authorities.

In this Editorial Author shall cover the following Companies:

i. One Person Company

ii. Small Company

iii. Non-Small Private Company

iv. Public Company

v. Listed Company

vi. Nidhi Company

vii. Section 8 Company

Due Date Applicable to Companies Under Companies Act 2013

Section
Compliance
Statutory Time Line
Due Date
Forms
Reporting Authority
Type of Company
10A
Declaration of commencement of business
Within 180 Days from the incorporation date.
Within 180 Days from the incorporation date
INC- 20A
ROC
All Companies
12
Intimation of Change in the Registered Office
Within 30 days of the change of the address
Within 30 days of the change of the address
INC-22
ROC
All Companies
Section 89(6)
Intimation of declaration received under Section 89
Within 30 days from the receipt of declaration by the company
Within 30 days from the receipt of declaration by the company
MGT-6
ROC
All Companies – If they fall under the section
Section 90(4)
Intimation of declaration received under Section 90
Within 30 days from the receipt of declaration by the company
Within 30 days from the receipt of declaration by the company
BEN- 2
ROC
All Companies – If they fall under SBO.
Rule 12A of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014
Directors’ KYC by every Individual who holds a DIN
Within 6 months from end of the financial year
30th September
DIR – 3 KYC
ROC
All Companies
Section 139
Intimation regarding appointment of Statutory Auditor.
Within 15 days of appointment of an auditor
Within 15 days of appointment of an auditor
ADT – 1
ROC
All Companies every 5 year.
Section 140
Intimation regarding resignation of Statutory Auditor
Within 30 days from the date of the resignation.
Within 30 days from the date of the resignation.
ADT – 3
ROC
All Companies, If Auditor Resign
Section 117
Filing of Resolution and agreements as specified in Section 117 (3)
Within 30 days of the passing of resolution/ entering into agreement
Within 30 days of the passing of resolution/ entering into agreement
MGT – 14
ROC
Not required for Private Limited Companies
Order dated 22 January, 2019 issue under Section 405
Return in respect of outstanding payments to Micro or Small Enterprise
Within 1 month from the conclusion of each half year.
31st October (For April-Sep) 30th April (For Oct-Mar)
E-Form MSME-1
ROC
All Companies
Rule 16 of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014
Return of deposit or particulars of transaction not considered as deposit or both
On or before 30th June of every year
30th June
DPT-3
ROC
All Companies – Except NBFC
Section 137
Filing of annual accounts
30 days from the date of AGM.
Within 30 days from the date of AGM
Form AOC-4/AOC-4 CFS/AOC-4 XBRL
ROC
All Companies
Section 92
Filing of annual return
To be filed within 60 days from the conclusion of AGM.
Within 60 days from the date of AGM
E – Form MGT – 7A
ROC
All Companies
Section 184
Disclosure of Interest by Director.
In the First Board Meeting of the Financial Year and whenever there is a change in the disclosures already made.
1st Board Meeting of the F.Y. and whenever there is a change the disclosures already made
MBP-1
No need to file
All Companies
Rule 5 (8) of IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016
Statement of unclaimed and unpaid amounts as specified in section 125.
Within a period of 60 days after the holding of AGM
Within a period of 60 days after the holding of AGM
IEPF -2
IEPFA
All Companies
Section 179 (3) (g)
Adoption of Financials and Director Report
Within 30 days of Board Meeting approving the Financial Statement and Board Report
Within 30 days of Board Meeting approving the Financial Statement
MGT – 14
ROC
All Companies Except Private Company
Rule 9A of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules,2014
Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report (Half- Yearly)
Within 60 days from the conclusion of each half year.
30th May (For Oct-Mar)
29th November (For April-Sep),
PAS – 6
ROC
All Companies Except Small Company and Listed
Section 121
Report on Annual General Meeting
Within 30 days from the date of AGM
Within 30 days from the date of AGM
MGT-15
ROC
Only for Listed Company
Rule 5(2) of Nidhi Rules, 2014
Return of Statutory Compliance
Within 90 days from the close of the first financial year after its incorporation and where applicable, the second financial year.
Within 90 days from the close of the first financial year after its  incorporation and where applicable, the second financial year.
NDH-1
ROC
Applicable on Nidhi Company
Rule 5(3) of Nidhi Rules, 2014
Application for extension of time
This form is filled in the following cases:
The company fails to add at least 200 members within 1 year of incorporation or
Failure to maintain the Net owned Fund to deposit ratio of 1:20
Within 30 days from the close of the first financial year.
Within 30 days from the close of the first financial year.
NDH-2
Regional Direct
Applicable on Nidhi Company
Rule 10(3) of Nidhi Rules, 2014
Obtaining prior permission of the RD for opening more than 3 branches within the district or any branch outside the district,
Prior to opening of branch
Prior to opening of branch
NDH-2
Regional Director
Applicable on Nidhi Company
Rule 10(6) of Nidhi Rules, 2014
Obtaining Prior permission of the RD for the closing of any branch
At least 60 days prior to the closure
At least 60 days prior to the closure
NDH-2
Regional Director
Rule 10(6) of Nidhi Rules, 2014
Intimation to Registrar after the closure of the Branch
Within 30 days from the date of the closure of the branch
Within 30 days from the date of the closure of the branch
NDH-2
ROC
Rule 10(7) of Nidhi Rules, 2014
Intimation about the closure of any place, not being a registered office or a branch, where a Nidhi carries on its operation.
Post-closure intimation to ROC
Post-closure intimation to ROC
NDH-2
ROC
Rule 21 of Nidhi Rules, 2014
Half Early return
Within 30 days from the conclusion of each half year
Within 30 days from the conclusion of each half year
NDH-3
ROC
Rule 3A of Nidhi Rules, 2014
Application form for declaration as Nidhi Company
For the companies incorporated after Nidhi (Amendment) Rules, 2022, within a period of 120 days of its incorporation for declaration as Nidhi.
For the companies  incorporated after Nidhi (Amendment) Rules, 2022, within a period of 120 days of its incorporation for declaration as Nidhi.
NDH-1
ROC
Rule 3B of Nidhi Rules, 2014
Application form for declaration as Nidhi Company
For the companies incorporated before Nidhi (Amendment) Rules, 2022, within sixty days from the date of expiry of:-
(a) 1 year from the date of its incorporation; or
(b) the period up to which extension of time has been granted by the Regional Director, whichever is later.
For the companies incorporated before Nidhi (Amendment) Rules, 2022, within sixty days from the date of expiry of:-
(a) 1 year from the date of its incorporation; or
(b) the period up to which extension of time has been granted by the Regional Director, whichever is later.

Conclusion

Adherence to due dates stipulated under the Companies Act, 2013, is paramount for corporate governance and legal compliance. From declaration of business commencement to filing of annual returns, each compliance carries its own deadline and requisite forms. Companies, irrespective of their size or nature, must diligently fulfill these obligations to avoid penalties and ensure smooth operations within the regulatory framework.

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 Author – CS Divesh Goyal, GOYAL DIVESH & ASSOCIATES Company Secretary in Practice from Delhi and can be contacted at csdiveshgoyal@gmail.com).

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