MCA Filing Deadline: Official Update Expected Monday

New Delhi | December 29, 2025

Businesses across India are waiting for an official announcement to push back the December 31 deadline for yearly government filings. After meetings between the ICAI and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), experts believe a formal extension will be announced by Monday.

The request for more time comes as many users face technical errors on the government’s new V3 filing portal.

Current Situation & Forms Covered

The current last date is December 31, 2025. The expected extension would cover:

  • AOC-4: Yearly financial balance sheets.
  • MGT-7 & MGT-7A: Yearly business activity summaries.
  • Specialized Forms: Versions for large groups or financing companies (NBFCs).
Important Warning: Be careful of "fake news" on social media. A fake document (Circular No. 08/2025) has been circulating. Always check the official website at mca.gov.in for real updates.

Why More Time is Needed

Professional groups have highlighted three main challenges:

  1. Website Errors: Users are seeing "failure" messages when uploading.
  2. Slow Performance: High traffic is causing the site to lag.
  3. New Rules: Mandates like office photos with GPS data have increased the workload.

MCA Filing Deadline & Tax Updates

Professional groups are currently waiting for an official update on the December 31 deadline. Here is the current status of key filings:

Type of Filing Current Deadline Status
Financial Statements Dec 31, 2025 Awaiting Update
Annual Returns Dec 31, 2025 Awaiting Update
Yearly Meeting (AGM) Sept 30, 2025 Finished

Prepare Now

Even if an extension is likely, have your documents ready for immediate upload once the portal stabilizes.