Completing Private Limited Company Registration is only the beginning of running a compliant business. After receiving the Certificate of Incorporation, directors must ensure that the company fulfils its statutory obligations under the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable laws.

Missing deadlines can lead to financial penalties, additional filing fees and, in serious cases, regulatory action. Here are the key post-incorporation compliance requirements every director should know.

1. Complete These Essential Compliances After Company Registration

Newly incorporated companies should prioritise the following:

• First Board Meeting: Hold the first Board meeting within 30 days of incorporation.
• Appointment of Auditor: Appoint the first statutory auditor within 30 days, as prescribed under the Companies Act.
• Commencement of Business: File Form INC-20A within 180 days of incorporation, where applicable, after the subscribers have paid their share subscription money.
• Share Certificates: Issue share certificates within the prescribed period and complete applicable stamping formalities.
• Statutory Records: Maintain registers, minutes, accounting records and director disclosures as required by law.

Businesses planning incorporation should also read our guide to Private Limited Company Registration Online in India.

2. Annual ROC Filing and Compliance Requirements

Even if a company has not started operations or generated revenue, it should not automatically assume that its compliance obligations disappear.

Key annual requirements generally include:

• Holding the Annual General Meeting (AGM) within the applicable statutory timeline.
• Filing financial statements in Form AOC-4, generally within 30 days of the AGM.
• Filing the annual return in Form MGT-7 or the applicable form, generally within 60 days of the AGM.
• Filing income-tax returns and applicable GST and TDS returns.
• Completing director KYC and other applicable disclosures.

Board meeting frequency and other requirements can vary depending on the company’s circumstances and applicable exemptions.

For more details, read our guide to Private Limited Company Compliance.

3. What Penalties Should Directors Know About?

Non-compliance can have consequences for both the company and officers responsible for the default.

Failure to file INC-20A: Under Section 10A, the company may face a penalty of ₹50,000, while every officer in default may face a penalty of ₹1,000 for each day of continuing default, subject to the statutory provisions. Failure to file can also restrict the company from commencing business or exercising borrowing powers.

Late annual filings: Under Sections 92 and 137, delayed annual returns and financial statements can attract statutory penalties. For example, the general penalty provisions for certain defaults can include ₹10,000 initially and additional daily penalties, subject to the applicable statutory maximums.

Other defaults: Failure to maintain required records, make disclosures or complete event-based filings may also attract penalties, additional fees or other regulatory consequences.

The exact amount depends on the relevant provision, the nature of the default and applicable exemptions.

4. Important Compliance Updates for 2026

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduced the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026, a time-limited opportunity for eligible companies to regularise certain overdue filings at reduced additional fees. The scheme ended on 15 July 2026; companies should check for any subsequent applicable relief rather than assume the scheme remains open.

Directors should also monitor MCA notifications and filing requirements, as statutory procedures and forms can change.

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Disclaimer: This article is for general information and is not a substitute for professional legal, secretarial or tax advice. Verify applicable deadlines and penalties with the latest MCA rules and notifications.