MCA Waives Late Fees for 13 e-Forms

Businesses, this is your final reminder.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has given companies and LLPs a rare opportunity — no additional or late fees for filing 13 important e-Forms affected during the portal upgrade from V2 to the new V3 system. The waiver ends tomorrow, 15th August 2025.

Why Is This Happening?

The MCA is moving to a faster, smarter, and more user-friendly filing platform, the V3 portal.

During the shift from 18th June to 13th July 2025, some forms were unavailable for filing. To ensure businesses aren’t punished for delays beyond their control, the MCA allowed extra time to file without penalties.

Who Can Benefit?

If your due date or resubmission date for any of the forms below fell between 18th June and 31st July 2025, you can still file them by tomorrow, 15th August 2025 without paying late fees.

Forms Covered:

AOC-4 – Financial Statements
AOC-4 NBFC – NBFC Financials
AOC-4 CFS – Consolidated Financials
AOC-4 CFS NBFC – Consolidated Financials for NBFCs
AOC-4 XBRL – XBRL Statements
MGT-7 / MGT-7A – Annual Return
MGT-15 – AGM Report
GNL-1 – AGM Extension Application
LEAP-1 – Prospectus Submission
ADT-1 – Auditor Appointment
ADT-3 – Auditor Resignation
CRA-2 – Cost Auditor Appointment
CRA-4 – Cost Audit Report

What Happens After 15th August?

From 16th August 2025, late fees will apply as per normal MCA rules.
For some filings, this could mean thousands of rupees in penalties.

Why You Should Act Now

Avoid Last-Minute Portal Rush: Tomorrow’s filings may cause heavy portal traffic and delays.
Ensure Document Accuracy: Verifications take time — filing in a hurry can lead to errors or rejections.
No Second Chances: This is a one-time MCA waiver. Once it’s gone, late fees will apply without exception.

Quick Action Plan

Identify Due Filings – Check your compliance tracker or ask your company secretary.
Gather Documents Today – Financial statements, AGM reports, auditor letters, etc.
File Early Tomorrow – Avoid evening rush or server issues.
Get Professional Help – If unsure, contact an IndiaFilings compliance expert immediately.

Example

A Pune-based LLP had to file AOC-4 and MGT-7, whose due dates fell in June. Typically, missing the deadline would cost them nearly ₹12,000 in late fees. Thanks to this waiver, they filed in August at zero penalty — saving time and money.

Final Word

This is your last chance. If your filings fall under this waiver, submit them before midnight tomorrow, 15th August 2025. After that, there’s no turning back — penalties will kick in.

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