MCA Extends Deadline For Filing Financial Statements, Annual Returns Under Companies Act Till January 31, 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, on 30th December, 2025, extended the deadline for filing Financial Statements and Annual Returns under the Companies Act, 2013, up to 31st January, 2026. Initially, the due date for filing financial statements and annual returns for F.Y. 2024-25 was till 31st December, 2025. The decision was taken after representations were received from...
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, on 30th December, 2025, extended the deadline for filing Financial Statements and Annual Returns under the Companies Act, 2013, up to 31st January, 2026.
Initially, the due date for filing financial statements and annual returns for F.Y. 2024-25 was till 31st December, 2025.
The decision was taken after representations were received from stakeholders expressing difficulties in completing the filings within the prescribed timeline.
As per the circular, companies may submit their annual filings, including e-Forms MGT-7, MGT-7A, AOC-4, AOC-4 CFS, AOC-4 NBFC (Ind AS), AOC-4 CFS NBFC (Ind AS), AOC-4 (XBRL), without payment of any additional fees
The Circular further clarified that all other requirements specified in General Circular No. 06/2025 shall remain unchanged.