Annual Compliance for One person company (OPC)
Annual Compliance for One Person Company (OPC) includes carrying out all mandatory legal compliances with various government authorities like MCA, Income Tax Department, GST Department, etc. as per various laws.
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Annual OPC Compliance
A-One Person Company (OPC) is formed with only a single person as a member under the Companies Act 2013 which has to comply with different laws provided by authorities such as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Income Tax Department, GST Departments etc.
Annual Compliance is all about book-keeping and accounting, auditing, holding meetings of directors and members, regular filing of annual returns, financial statements, Directors KYC, payment of taxes, and other compliances as required from time to time. Every OPC incorporated in India irrespective of its size and turnover has to carry out annual compliances as applicable to it.
An OPC is required to manage various operations in day-to-day business in line with the complicated corporate and tax laws, which can be a difficult task. Therefore, it is advisable to carry out various activities under the guidance of a professional for understanding the legal requirements and timely fulfillment of the compliances so as to avoid penalties and fines.
What is the Due Date for Annual Compliance for OPC?
The due date for filing forms and returns with authorities are different for each form and returns. The below table shows the illustrative list of applicable due dates for the company.
| Purpose of Form | Due Date |
| Form DPT-3 – Return of Deposits | 30th June after the end of the financial year |
| Form DIR-3-KYC – KYC of Directors | 30th September after the end of the financial year |
| Form ADT 1 – Appointment of Auditor | Within 15 days from the date of appointment or Annual General Meeting (AGM)* |
| Form AOC – 4 – Filing of financial statement and other documents with the ROC | Within 180 days from the closure of the financial year |
| Form MGT-7A – Filing of annual return with the ROC | Within 60 days from the date of the Annual General Meeting (AGM)* or completion of 180 days from the end of the financial year |
| Income Tax Return (ITR) of the Company | 30th September of the relevant Assessment year |
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Documents Required for Annual Compliance of One Person Company (OPC)
Process of OPC Annual Compliance
Consequences of Non-Compliance by the OPC
Payment of Additional Fees on Delayed Filings
If the company fails to file Form AOC-4 or MGT-7 within the required time period, and files the same after the due date, then it shall be liable to pay the additional government fees of 100 per day per form. For other forms, it shall vary from 2 times to 12 times of the normal government fees, depending on the delayed time period.
Penalty on the Company for default in filing Annual Return and Financial Statement
If the company fails to file a financial statement and annual return in Form AOC-4 and MGT-7 within the required time period, then it shall also be liable to a penalty of Rs. 10,000 which shall extend to Rs. 2 lakhs, with a further penalty of Rs. 100 for each day.
Penalty on the Officer who is in default in filing Annual Return and Financial Statement
If the company fails to file a financial statement and annual return in Form AOC-4 and MGT-7 within the required time period, then the officer who is in default or the directors shall also be liable to a penalty of Rs. 10,000 which shall extend to Rs. 50,000, with a further penalty of Rs. 100 for each day.
Company liable for Strike Off or Closure by ROC
If the company does not file a financial statement and annual return to the ROC for a period of 2 years and if the ROC believes that the company is not carrying on any business or operation, then it shall send a notice to the company/directors and remove its name from the Register of Companies (ROC)
Disqualification of Director
If a Company does not file financial statements and annual returns for a continuous period of 3 years, then the Directors of such company shall be disqualified from being appointed as Directors in any company for a period of 5 years.
Penalty for Not Filing Income Tax Return (ITR)
As per Income Tax Laws, if a company files ITR after the due date then a penalty of Rs. 5000 to 10,000 shall be payable by the company. Further, the company won’t be able to carry forward or set off your losses to subsequent years.
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