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MGT-7 / MGT-7A: Annual Return of the Company
Due: Within 60 days of the AGM.
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Due date
Within 60 days of the AGM.
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?
Annual return with shareholding, directors and meeting details.
Who must comply
Companies.
Penalty / consequence of delay
Additional fee of ₹100 per day.
How to comply
- Compile shareholding and director data
- Certify (if applicable)
- File MGT-7 / 7A
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
Who files MGT-7A?
One-person companies and small companies file the simplified MGT-7A.