Late fees on MCA forms
| Delay | Company forms (additional fee) | Repeat delays (SH-7, PAS-3, CHG) | Small LLP | Other LLP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 15 days | 1x (ADT-1, DIR-3 only) | — | 1x | 1x |
| Up to 30 days | 2x | 3x | 2x | 4x |
| 30–60 days | 4x | 6x | 4x verify | 8x |
| 60–90 days | 6x | 9x | 6x | 12x |
| 90–180 days | 10x | 15x | 10x | 20x |
| Over 180 days | 12x | 18x | 15x (to 360 days) | 30x (to 360 days) |
AOC-4 and MGT-7/7A carry ₹100 a day with no cap instead of the multiple. LLP Forms 8 and 11 add ₹10 a day (small LLP) or ₹20 a day after 360 days; other LLP forms go to 25x / 50x. "x" means times the normal filing fee. Work out an exact figure with the ROC filing fee calculator. Penalties under the Act are separate and, for OPCs and small companies, halved under s.446B.
Notes
- DIR-3 KYC moved to once every three years from 31 March 2026; the fee is nil on time and ₹5,000 if late (G.S.R. 300(E), 21 April 2026).
- INC-22A is not a recurring filing; only older companies that never filed it need to.
- NFRA-2 is the auditor's return. It is listed so you can check your auditor has it in hand.
- One-off relief circulars (for example DPT-3 extended to 31 July 2026 after the MCA21 data-centre fire) are on the updates page under MCA; this calendar shows the normal statutory dates.
- Listed and SME-listed companies also have SEBI filings: see the full compliance chart.