MCA Grants Relief: Extended Deadline for Annual Filings till Dec 31, 2025!

MCA extends annual filing deadline for FY 2024-25 to Dec 31, 2025 via Circular 06/2025. Check applicability for MGT-7, AOC-4, NBFC forms, exclusions, and key compliance insights.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued Circular No. 06/2025, dated October 17, 2025, providing relaxation from additional fees and extending the due date for filing certain e-Forms for FY 2024-25 to December 31, 2025.

Extended Deadline Applies to:

MGT-7, MGT-7A: Annual Return

AOC-4, AOC-4 CFS: Financial Statements

AOC-4 NBFC (Ind AS), AOC-4 CFS NBFC (Ind AS): Financial Statements for NBFCs

AOC-4 (XBRL): Financial Statements in XBRL format

Important Notes:

No Extension for LLPs: Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) are not covered under this extension.

No Extension for ADT-01: Form ADT-1 (Appointment of Auditor) is not included in this relaxation.

Statutory Deadlines Unchanged: This extension does not alter the statutory deadlines for holding Annual General Meetings (AGMs) under the Companies Act, 2013.

This move aims to facilitate companies in adapting to the new e-Forms and alleviate compliance pressures, especially considering the festive season and technical challenges with the MCA-21 portal.

Sudheendra Kumar ( Mobile /WhatsApp: 91-9820088394)

Intellex Strategic Consulting Pvt Ltd

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