Form MGT-7 & MGT-7A Annual Return Filing
File your company's annual return on shareholding pattern, board meetings, and corporate governance. SNB Consultancy prepares and submits Form MGT-7 (for medium/large companies) and Form MGT-7A (for Small Companies & OPCs) under Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Under Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013, every company must file its annual return in Form MGT-7 (or Form MGT-7A for Small Companies and One Person Companies) with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) within 60 days of holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The annual return provides a legal snapshot of the company's registered office, principal business activities, shareholding pattern, director remuneration, and board meetings conducted during the year.
Our MGT-7 / MGT-7A Filing Services Include:
- Form MGT-7A drafting for Small Companies & OPCs (Simplified annual return)
- Form MGT-7 drafting for Public Limited & Large Private Limited Companies
- Shareholding pattern reconciliation, promoter vs. non-promoter share transfer audit
- Practicing Company Secretary (PCS) certification (Form MGT-8 for companies with paid-up capital ≥ ₹10 Crore or turnover ≥ ₹50 Crore)
- Director attendance tracking & Board/Committee meeting compliance verification
Difference Between MGT-7 and MGT-7A Annual Forms
MCA mandates specific annual return formats based on company size and classification:
MGT-7 vs. MGT-7A Comparison
| Filing Criteria | Form MGT-7A (Small Co / OPC) | Form MGT-7 (Standard Co) |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible Entities | One Person Companies (OPCs) & Small Companies (Paid-up capital ≤ ₹4 Cr & Turnover ≤ ₹40 Cr). | All other Private Limited, Public Limited, & Section 8 Companies exceeding small company limits. |
| PCS Certification (Form MGT-8) | Not required | Mandatory Form MGT-8 PCS Certificate required for listed or large companies. |
| Statutory Filing Deadline | Within 60 days of AGM date (On or before November 29) | Within 60 days of AGM date (On or before November 29) |
| Late Penalty Fee | ₹100 per day of delay under Section 92(5) | ₹100 per day of delay under Section 92(5) |
Documents Required for MGT-7 / MGT-7A Filing
- Copy of AGM Notice & Minutes: Minutes of the Annual General Meeting approving annual returns.
- Cap Table & Share Transfer Details: List of equity/preference shareholders and share transfers during FY.
- Director Remuneration & Meeting Records: Dates of Board meetings held and director attendance records.
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