The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced the rollout of the final set of 38 company forms—including 13 Annual Filing and 6 Audit/Cost Audit forms—on its V3 portal, scheduled to go live on 14 July 2025 at 12:00 AM.
This marks a major milestone in the MCA’s digital transformation initiative aimed at streamlining regulatory compliance for small, medium an large businesses in India. Stakeholders are urged to comply with these directives for uninterrupted regulatory adherence.
The new forms include vital annual returns such as Annual Return (MGT-7, MGT-7A), Financial Statements (AOC-4 series), Audit and Cost Audit Forms (ADT and CRA series), and others related to CSR, XBRL, and company structure.
To ensure a seamless transition, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, through its vide notification, has issued a detailed schedule with important deadlines and actions required by stakeholders. Below is a summary of the changes:
Discontinuation of e-Filings in MCA V2 Portal Shutdown from 18 June 2025
All company filings on the V2 portal will be disabled starting from 18 June 2025 (12:00 AM).Stakeholders must ensure that no SRNs (Service Request Numbers) are pending for payment or resubmission before this date.Any incomplete filings or unresolved SRNs may lead to non-compliance issues or delays in processing.
2. Discontinuation of Offline Payments from 8 June 2025
The option to make offline payments using the “Pay Later” feature on the V2 portal will be discontinued starting 8 June 2025 (12:00 AM).Action Required: Only online payments (via credit/debit card or net banking) will be accepted after this date. This move aims to promote a fully digital and secure payment environment.
3. V3 Portal Downtime: 9 July – 13 July 2025
The V3 portal will remain unavailable from 9 July to 13 July 2025 (from 12:00 AM on 9 July to 11:59 PM on 13 July), in preparation for the launch of the new forms. Stakeholders are advised to file or resubmit V3 forms well in advance of this downtime. Any delays could result in missed deadlines or late filing penalties.
4. Mandatory V2 to V3 User ID and DSC Updates
Users must ensure that their V2 login credentials are upgraded or merged into the V3 portal by registering as a Business User. Additionally, all users must associate their Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) with the V3 account. Failure to update credentials and DSC association may restrict access to essential filing functions.
5. SRNs Requiring Investor/Subsidiary Details
SRNs requiring updates regarding investor or subsidiary information must be completed by 17 June 2025.SRNs not updated with the necessary details will be marked “Not to be Registered (NTBR)”.Stakeholders should verify and upload required documents to avoid complications.
Conclusion: Immediate Action Required
The MCA’s upcoming changes are a significant step towards a more robust and user-friendly corporate compliance ecosystem. However, these updates also require timely action from all stakeholders. Early preparation and proactive compliance will ensure smooth operations and avoid potential disruptions. For detailed guidance or assistance in navigating the transition to the V3 portal, companies are encouraged to consult their legal or compliance advisors.
ICSI has conducted a live webinar on MCA-21 V3 on 02nd June 3, 2025, specifically focusing on the launch of 38 new company forms on the V3 portal. This webinar aimed to educate stakeholders about the technical aspects, transition phase, and logic behind these new forms, ensuring smooth functioning and minimizing compliance errors. The webinar also covered the use of Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and related issues under the MCA V3 portal.
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