Public Limited Company Annual Filing

Ensure complete compliance with our expert annual filing services tailored for public limited companies. Avoid penalties and maintain corporate reputation with timely filings.

What is Public Limited Company Annual Filing?

Mandatory compliance requirements for all public limited companies to maintain legal status and transparency

Annual filing for public limited companies is a comprehensive statutory requirement that involves submitting financial statements, annual returns, and other compliance documents to regulatory authorities like the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and stock exchanges (if listed).

Financial Statements

Submission of audited balance sheet, profit & loss account, cash flow statement, and director's report.

Includes notes to accounts and auditor's report as per Companies Act and Accounting Standards.

Annual Returns

Filing of Form MGT-7 with details of shareholding pattern, changes in directorship, and other corporate information.

Additional disclosures required for listed companies under SEBI regulations.

Regulatory Compliance

Compliance with Companies Act 2013, SEBI regulations (if listed), and stock exchange requirements.

Secretarial audit report (Form MR-3) for certain class of companies.

Why Annual Filing is Crucial?

Protect your company from penalties and maintain corporate governance standards

01

Legal Requirement

Mandatory under Companies Act 2013 for all public limited companies, with strict deadlines.

Non-compliance can lead to striking off of company name from ROC register.

02

Avoid Heavy Penalties

Late filing attracts penalties up to ₹1,000 per day (for company) and ₹10,000 per director.

Additional fees increase with the duration of delay in filing.

03

Director Disqualification

Defaulting directors can be disqualified for 5 years under Section 164(2) of Companies Act.

May lead to vacating office in other companies as well.

04

Investor Confidence

Timely filings enhance credibility with investors, shareholders and financial institutions.

Essential for listed companies to maintain stock exchange compliance.

05

Credit Rating

Regular compliance improves creditworthiness and loan approval chances.

Banks and financial institutions check MCA21 portal for compliance status.

06

Legal Protection

Proper filings provide legal protection against potential disputes with stakeholders.

Maintains limited liability protection for shareholders.

Our 6-Step Annual Filing Process

Streamlined approach to ensure seamless compliance for your public limited company

1

Document Collection

We collect financial statements, board resolutions, audit reports, and other compliance documents from your company.

2

Comprehensive Review

Our experts verify all documents for accuracy and compliance with Companies Act and SEBI regulations.

3

Form Preparation

Preparation of MGT-7 (Annual Return), AOC-4 (Financial Statements), and other required forms with disclosures.

4

Board Approval

Draft filings are shared with board members for review and approval through board resolution.

5

Signing & Certification

Documents are signed by directors and certified by practicing professionals (CA/CS).

6

ROC Submission

Final submission to Registrar of Companies with digital signatures and payment of fees.

Required Documents

Essential documents needed for public limited company annual filing

Financial Statements

Audited balance sheet, profit & loss account, cash flow statement with schedules and notes to accounts.

Board Reports

Director's report, auditor's report, secretarial audit report (if applicable), and corporate governance report.

Shareholder Details

List of shareholders, shareholding pattern, changes in share capital, and details of beneficial ownership.

Tax Documents

Income tax returns, tax audit reports, proof of tax payments, and transfer pricing documentation (if applicable).

Board Resolutions

Approved board resolutions for financial statements, dividend declaration (if any), and other material decisions.

Stock Exchange Filings

For listed companies - copies of disclosures made to stock exchanges during the financial year.

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