The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has launched CCFS-2026 (Company Compliance Fresh Start Scheme 2026) to help companies clear long-pending ROC filings without paying huge penalties.

This is a limited-time compliance relief scheme that gives defaulting companies an opportunity to regularise their records at a significantly reduced cost.

What is MCA CCFS-2026?

CCFS-2026 allows companies to:

• File old pending Annual Returns

• File overdue Financial Statements

• Submit other delayed ROC forms

• Reduce additional/late fees

• Clean up compliance records

It is particularly beneficial for companies burdened with high additional fees due to delayed filings.

Key Benefits Huge Savings

• Pay Only 10% of Late Fees (Save 90%)

Companies can file pending:

1. MGT-7 / MGT-7A (Annual Return)

2. AOC-4 (Financial Statements)

3. Other delayed ROC forms

By paying:

1. Only 10% of additional/late fees

2. Save 90% on delay charges

3. Normal filing fees remain applicable

Many companies stuck with lakhs of extra fees can now regularise compliance at a fraction of the cost.

• Relief for Inactive / Defunct Companies

If your company is not operational, you have two affordable options:

• Become Dormant (MSC-1 Form)

1. Pay only 50% of normal filing fee

2. Reduce ongoing compliance burden

• Apply for Strike Off / Closure (STK-2 Form)

1. Pay only 25% of filing fee

2. Close the company at minimal cost

This provides an economical way to restructure or exit the business.

Immunity and Protection

• No penalties on many past delays if filings are completed under the scheme

• Immunity in most cases if filed before any notice or prosecution

• Relief from heavy additional fee burden

After 15 July 2026, normal heavy penalties and strict enforcement actions will restart.

Scheme Dates

• Start Date: 15 April 2026

• End Date: 15 July 2026

• Duration: 3 Months Only

Companies must complete filings within this period to avail benefits.

Who Can Use It?

Almost all companies with old pending filings, including:

• Private Limited Companies

• OPC (One Person Companies)

• Small Companies

• MSMEs

• Other eligible registered companies

Not Applicable To

• Companies already in strike-off process

• Vanished companies

• Companies that had dormancy or strike-off applications prior to the scheme.

• Cases where final prosecution orders have already been passed (subject to official notification)

Why This is a Golden Opportunity

Many small and new companies are burdened with:

• Lakhs of rupees in additional fees

• Compliance defaults

• Risk of legal action

• Director disqualification issues

CCFS-2026 is a one-time opportunity to clean company records at minimal cost and avoid future compliance trouble.

Final Advice

• If your company has pending ROC filings, act between 15 April 2026 and 15 July 2026.
• Check the official MCA portal of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for detailed notifications, forms, and filing procedures before applying.
• This scheme can help save significant money and protect your business from serious legal and financial consequences.

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