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Annual General Meeting (AGM) Deadline
Due: Within 6 months of the financial year end (30 September for March year-end).
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Due date
Within 6 months of the financial year end (30 September for March year-end).
Due dates are frequently extended by notification or circular. Verify on the official portal before relying on them. Section references are to the Income-tax Act, 1961 (up to FY 2025-26); the Income-tax Act, 2025 re-numbers provisions from tax year 2026-27.
What is it?
Companies must hold an AGM, approve financial statements and appoint/reappoint auditors.
Who must comply
Companies.
Penalty / consequence of delay
Penalty under the Companies Act for delay.
How to comply
- Issue notice
- Hold AGM
- File resolutions as required
Tips to stay compliant
- Add the due date to your calendar a week early and keep documents ready.
- Reconcile books with portal data before filing; fix differences first.
- Keep acknowledgements, challans and working papers for at least the statutory retention period.
- Watch for CBDT / CBIC / MCA notifications: extensions and relaxations are common, but never assume one.
Need help?
GstMan can handle this compliance for you with reminders and filing. Contact us or message on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Is an AGM mandatory for a private company?
Yes, unless exempted; one-person companies have different rules.