Year-1 compliance calendar
If you register today, here is every compliance obligation in your first year โ so there are no surprises.
Day 0CIN, PAN & TAN allotted
MCACertificate of Incorporation issued. Company, PAN, and TAN numbers active. Your company legally exists.
Within 30 daysAppoint first auditor (ADT-1)
MCAA Chartered Accountant must be appointed as statutory auditor and ADT-1 filed with ROC within 30 days of incorporation.
Within 180 daysFile INC-20A โ commencement of business
MCACompanies with share capital must file INC-20A (declaration of commencement of business) within 180 days or face penalties.
Monthly (7th)TDS deposit
Income Tax DeptTax deducted at source must be deposited by the 7th of the following month. Applies once you make payments to vendors, employees, etc.
Monthly / QuarterlyGSTR-1 + GSTR-3B filing
GST PortalIf GST-registered: GSTR-1 (outward supply) and GSTR-3B (summary) filed monthly or quarterly depending on your turnover.
Month 6DIR-3 KYC for all directors
MCAAll directors with a DIN must complete DIR-3 KYC annually. Due 30 September each year. Non-compliance deactivates the DIN.
September 30Income Tax Return โ ITR-6 / ITR-5
Income Tax DeptCorporate tax return for Pvt Ltd (ITR-6) and LLP (ITR-5). Tax audit report (3CD) required if turnover exceeds โน1 crore.
October 30AOC-4 โ financial statements
MCAFinancial statements (balance sheet, P&L) must be filed with ROC within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting.
November 29MGT-7 โ annual return
MCAAnnual return containing details of directors, shareholders, and share capital. Filed within 60 days of AGM.
Critical deadline โ penalties or deactivation if missed
Situational โ applies depending on revenue or structure