Company Annual Return Due Date Extension

The MCA has extended the due date for filing company annual return for the financial year 2018-19. Normally a company's annual return must be filed on or before 31st October. However, on account of the

income tax due date extension and due to various other factors, the company annual return due date has been extended. In 2019, the due date for filing AOC-4 for FY2018-19 has been extended till 30th November 2019. The due date for filing MGT-7 has been extended till 31st December 2019. A copy of the Government circular is attached below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Company Annual Return Due Date Extension.

The due date for filing AOC-4 or the Company Annual Return for the financial year 2018-19 has been extended till 30th November 2019. Normally, the due date for filing AOC-4 is 31st October of the following year.

The due date for filing Company Annual Return has been extended due to various factors, including the extension of the income tax due date. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) recognized the need for additional time and provided the extension to ensure compliance.

The due date for filing MGT-7 or the Annual Return for the financial year 2018-19 has been extended till 31st December 2019. This extension applies to the MGT-7 form, which is a different form than the AOC-4 (Company Annual Return).

The extension of the due date for filing Company Annual Return (AOC-4) and MGT-7 (Annual Return) appears to be applicable to all companies, as the article does not mention any specific exceptions or limitations based on the type of company.

The article does not provide any information regarding penalties for filing the Company Annual Return after the extended due dates of 30th November 2019 (for AOC-4) and 31st December 2019 (for MGT-7). Companies should still aim to file the returns within the extended deadlines to avoid potential penalties or consequences.

The article mentions that a copy of the Government circular is attached below. Therefore, the official circular or notification regarding the extension of the due date for filing Company Annual Return can be found in the PDF document linked or embedded within the article.

The article specifically mentions the extension of the due date for filing the Company Annual Return (AOC-4) and MGT-7 (Annual Return). It does not provide information about the extension of any other compliance or filing requirements.

The article clearly states that the extension is for filing the Company Annual Return and MGT-7 for the financial year 2018-19. It does not mention any extension for the current financial year 2019-20 or any other financial year.

The article does not specify any limitations or exceptions based on states or regions. Therefore, it can be assumed that the extension of the due date for filing Company Annual Return is applicable across the entire country.

The article does not provide any information about potential further extensions or changes to the due dates mentioned. Companies should consider the provided due dates of 30th November 2019 (for AOC-4) and 31st December 2019 (for MGT-7) as the final deadlines for filing the respective returns for the financial year 2018-19.