Annual Compliances for Public Limited Company
Comprehensive annual compliance management for Public Limited Companies — MGT-7, AOC-4, AGM within 6 months, SEBI obligations for listed entities, and board governance requirements.
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What are Annual Compliances for a Public Limited Company?
A Public Limited Company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 carries significantly higher compliance obligations than a Private Limited Company due to its ability to invite public investment. It must file Form MGT-7 (Annual Return) and Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements) with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) each year. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) must be held within 6 months of the financial year end. Listed Public Companies face additional obligations under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, including quarterly financial disclosures, corporate governance reports, and related party transaction disclosures. The board must have a minimum of 3 directors and comply with audit committee, nomination & remuneration committee, and stakeholder relationship committee requirements under the Companies Act and SEBI regulations.
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Key Annual Compliance Obligations
AGM Within 6 Months
Public Limited Companies must hold the AGM within 6 months of financial year end. First AGM must be held within 18 months of incorporation.
MGT-7 & AOC-4 Filing
File Annual Return (MGT-7) within 60 days of AGM and Financial Statements (AOC-4) within 30 days with detailed disclosures.
SEBI LODR Compliance
Listed companies must submit quarterly financials, corporate governance reports, shareholding patterns, and reconciliation of share capital to stock exchanges.
Board & Committee Meetings
Minimum 4 Board Meetings annually, mandatory Audit Committee, NRC, and Stakeholder Relationship Committee for prescribed categories.
Eligibility & Requirements
How to Complete Annual Compliances for Public Ltd.
Public Limited compliance is time-sensitive and multi-layered. Our team of CA, CS and legal experts manages the entire annual cycle.
1Step 1: Statutory Audit & Directors Report
Complete the statutory audit by a CA firm. Prepare Directors Report with mandatory disclosures under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013.
2Step 2: Board Meeting for Financial Approval
Hold a board meeting to approve audited financials and the Directors Report. Issue AGM notice at least 21 clear days before the meeting date.
3Step 3: Conduct AGM & File AOC-4
Hold the AGM, adopt financials, appoint/reappoint auditor. File AOC-4 on MCA within 30 days of AGM with XBRL data for prescribed companies.
4Step 4: File MGT-7 & SEBI Reports
File the Annual Return (MGT-7) within 60 days of AGM. Submit Corporate Governance Report and Annual Report to stock exchanges if listed.
We maintain a year-round compliance calendar ensuring every deadline — ROC, SEBI, Income Tax — is met without any default.
Documents Required
Incorporation Documents
- Certificate of Incorporation
- MOA and AOA
- PAN, TAN of the company
Financial & Audit Documents
- Audited Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow Statement
- Auditor Report (CARO if applicable)
- Directors Report with annexures
Governance Documents
- Board Meeting minutes for the year
- AGM notice and minutes
- Shareholding pattern and register of members
Post-Registration Compliance
Quarterly SEBI Filings
Listed companies must submit shareholding pattern, financial results, and corporate governance reports to BSE/NSE every quarter.
XBRL Filing Requirement
Listed companies and those with paid-up capital above ₹5 crore or turnover above ₹100 crore must file AOC-4 in XBRL format.
Secretarial Audit
Companies with paid-up capital above ₹10 crore or turnover above ₹250 crore must conduct Secretarial Audit and file Form MR-3.
Cost Audit
Manufacturing or service companies above prescribed thresholds must conduct Cost Audit under Section 148 and file CRA-4 with MCA.
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