The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has introduced the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026), giving companies a valuable one-time opportunity to clear their pending compliance filings without facing heavy additional fees. This move is especially helpful for small companies, startups, and MSMEs that may have fallen behind on annual filings.
Under this scheme, companies can file overdue forms such as MGT-7 / MGT-7A (Annual Return), AOC-4 (Financial Statements), AOC-4 XBRL, AOC-4 CFS, ADT-1 (Auditor Appointment), as well as older forms like 20B, 21A, 23AC, 23ACA, 66, and 23B, by paying only 10% of the additional fees. Additionally, inactive companies can choose to apply for dormant status through Form MSC-1 at reduced fees or opt for strike-off by filing Form STK-2 at just 25% of the normal filing fees.
The scheme will be effective from 15th April 2026 to 15th July 2026 and is applicable to most companies, except those already under strike-off proceedings, dissolved entities, or those that have already applied for dormancy or closure before the scheme started.
Overall, this is a great chance for companies to regularize their compliance status, update their records, and avoid future penalties. Companies are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this limited-time relief, as strict action may be taken once the scheme concludes.
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