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Annual Compliance for Private Limited Company in India


❊ Overview

Running a Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) in India comes with several annual compliance obligations across different legal frameworks including the Companies Act, 2013, Income Tax Act, 1961, Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, and PF & ESI regulations.

These compliances are crucial not just for regulatory adherence but also for maintaining credibility, attracting investors, securing loans, and avoiding penalties. Missing deadlines can lead to hefty fines, disqualification of directors, and even legal action.

❊ Annual Compliances Under Companies Act, 2013

Compliance Description Due Date Penalty for Delay
Appointment of Auditor (Form ADT-1) Appoint a statutory auditor for 5 years Within 30 days of AGM ₹300 per day
Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Details of shareholders, directors, capital Within 60 days of AGM ₹100 per day
Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) Filing audited financials with ROC Within 30 days of AGM ₹100 per day
Board Meetings Minimum 4 meetings/year with prescribed gap Throughout the year ₹25,000 per defaulting officer
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Mandatory for companies other than OPC Within 6 months of financial year-end ₹1 lakh + ₹500 per day for directors
Director’s Report Must be attached with financial statements Before filing AOC-4 NA

❊ Annual Compliances Under Income Tax Act, 1961

Compliance Description Due Date Penalty
Income Tax Return (ITR-6) Mandatory filing for Pvt Ltd Companies 31st October ₹5,000–₹10,000
Tax Audit (if applicable) If turnover exceeds ₹1 crore (or ₹10 cr for digital payments) 30th September ₹1,50,000 or 0.5% of turnover
Advance Tax Payments Quarterly tax payments if tax liability > ₹10,000 15th June, 15th Sept, 15th Dec, 15th Mar 1% interest per month (234C)

❊ Annual GST Compliances

Compliance Description Due Date Penalty
GSTR-1 (Sales Return) Monthly/Quarterly outward supply return 11th of next month / 13th of quarter ₹50 per day (₹5000 max)
GSTR-3B (Summary Return) Monthly/Quarterly tax payment return 20th/22nd/24th of next month ₹50 per day (₹5000 max)
GSTR-9 (Annual Return) Annual consolidated GST return 31st December following FY ₹200 per day
GSTR-9C (Audit Report) If turnover exceeds ₹5 crore 31st December following FY ₹200 per day

❊ PF & ESI Compliances

Compliance Description Due Date Penalty
PF Return (EPFO) Monthly return and challan 15th of every month Interest @12% p.a. + ₹5,000–₹25,000
ESI Return Bi-annual return filing May 11th & November 11th Interest @12% p.a. + penalty

❊ Why Is Annual Compliance Important?

  • Avoid government penalties and prosecution
  • Protect directors from disqualification
  • Improve business reputation with clients & banks
  • Ensure smooth fundraising and investment processes
  • Fulfill legal obligations under Indian corporate laws

❊ Summary Compliance Calendar

Month Compliance
April – March Board Meetings (June 15, Sept 15, Dec 15, Mar 15)
June 15, Sept 15, Dec 15, Mar 15 Advance Tax
July AGM (if not first year)
30th Sept Tax Audit (if applicable)
31st Oct ITR-6 Filing
Every 11th, 13th, 20th, 24th GST Returns
31st Dec GSTR-9, 9C
15th every month PF Return
May 11th, Nov 11th ESI Return

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FAQs on Annual Compliance for Private Limited Company

Yes, irrespective of turnover or business activity.

Minimum 4 in a financial year.

Within 6 months from the end of the financial year.

Yes — a NIL return must still be filed.

30th September every year.

Shareholders at the AGM.

Only if annual turnover crosses ₹40 lakh (goods) / ₹20 lakh (services).

31st December following the end of financial year.

₹100 per day per form without limit.

Yes — if turnover is under ₹5 crore.

PF: 20+ employees, ESI: 10+ employees (with salary <₹21,000).

12% interest + damages up to 25%.

Penalty of ₹1 lakh + ₹5,000/day on directors.

Yes — under Section 164 of Companies Act, 2013.

No — only if turnover exceeds ₹5 crore.

Form AOC-4.

If tax liability exceeds ₹10,000.

Yes — mandatory even for zero activity.

Yes — by applying to ROC before due date.

Legal immunity, good market standing, easy funding, and smooth expansion.

At SparkMyVenture, we handle end-to-end annual compliance for Private Limited Companies — from ROC filings to ITR, GST, PF, and ESI — ensuring zero penalties, timely submissions, and 100% legal adherence.

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