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MCA filing

Another name for ROC Filing.

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What does MCA filing mean?

MCA filing is another name for ROC Filing. ROC filing refers to the mandatory submission of statutory documents, returns, and forms to the Registrar of Companies under the Companies Act, 2013 through the MCA portal.

The two names mean the same thing. You will see "MCA filing" in some ledgers, reports and contracts and "ROC Filing" in others. The full entry covers how it works, with examples.

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ROC filing ROC Filing ROC filing refers to the mandatory submission of statutory documents, returns, and forms to the Registrar of Companies under the Companies Act, 2013 through the MCA portal. Also called ROC annual filing, ROC compliance, MCA filing ROC filing RoC (Registrar of Companies) The government authority responsible for registering, regulating, and administering companies and LLPs across India. Also called Registrar of Companies office, company registrar ROC filing Annual Return A mandatory yearly filing submitted to the Registrar of Companies summarizing a company's financial and operational activities. Also called Form MGT-7, company annual return, ROC annual return ROC filing MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) The Government of India ministry responsible for company registration, corporate regulation, and enforcement of the Companies Act and LLP Act. Also called MCA21, corporate affairs ministry Director KYC DIN (Director Identification Number) A unique 8-digit identification number assigned by the MCA to individuals appointed as directors of Indian companies. Also called director ID number Director KYC DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) An electronic signature certificate used to authenticate the identity of signers on digital documents and government filings in India. Also called digital signature, class 3 digital signature
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MCA ROC Filing: Forms, Due Dates and Fees for Companies ROC filing is filing annual and event-based forms with the Registrar of Companies. For FY 2025-26, AOC-4 is due by 29 October and MGT-7 by 29 November 2026. OneFinOps Editorial 3 min Compliance Compliance Calendar FY 2026-27 for Private Limited Companies The FY 2026-27 compliance calendar lists every GST, TDS, advance tax, PF, ESI, income tax and ROC due date a private limited company must meet, month by month. OneFinOps Editorial 4 min MCA DIR-3 KYC: Due Date, Fees, Penalty and How to File Every DIN holder files DIR-3 KYC Web with MCA once every three years, by 30 June, from 31 March 2026. On time is free; late filing costs ₹5,000. OneFinOps Editorial 3 min
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