🧾 What is Annual Filing for OPC?

Under the Companies Act, 2013, every One Person Company (OPC) is required to file annual returns and financial statements with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), even if there has been no transaction or business activity.

Key Forms to File:

  • AOC-4 – Financial Statement
  • MGT-7A – Annual Return (simplified form for OPCs)
  • (Plus ADT-1 for auditor appointment, if applicable)

Failure to comply attracts late fees of ₹100 per day and can lead to compliance issues.

✅ Who is Required to File?

  • All OPCs registered in India, whether active or inactive
  • OPCs that have not done any transactions during the year must also file “NIL” returns
  • New OPCs: Annual filing begins from the first financial year closure

📑 Documents Required

  • Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Notes to Accounts)
  • Director’s Report
  • Company PAN and CIN
  • Copy of Incorporation Certificate
  • Auditor’s Report and ADT-1 (if a new auditor is appointed)
  • DSC of the sole director or authorized signatory
  • MCA portal login credentials

🛠️ Services Included

  • Financial and compliance review
  • Preparation and filing of AOC-4
  • Filing of MGT-7A (new format introduced by MCA for small companies and OPCs)
  • Auditor appointment filing (ADT-1, if due)
  • MCA filing and acknowledgment
  • Compliance calendar and due date reminders

📋 Timeline & Filing Due Dates

Form Due Date (FY 2023–24) Late Fee
AOC-4 30th October 2024 ₹100 per day
MGT-7A 29th November 2024 ₹100 per day

💡 Why Choose SITPakz Solution (SSPL)?

  • ✅ Dedicated support for OPC compliance
  • 🧾 Expert filing of simplified MGT-7A form
  • 🔐 DSC assistance and secure portal handling
  • 📩 Reminders before deadlines to avoid penalties
  • 💼 Add-on options: Income Tax Filing, GST Return Filing

💬 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is annual filing required if the OPC has no income?
➡️ Yes. Even if there are no transactions, annual filing is mandatory.

Q. What is MGT-7A?
➡️ It is a simplified annual return form applicable for OPCs and small companies.

Q. Can an OPC file without a CA or CS?
➡️ Financials must be certified by a Chartered Accountant. We provide full support.

Q. What if I delay filing?
➡️ Late fees of ₹100 per day per form will apply.