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LatestCorporate Compliance 13 October 2026

2026 Filing Deadlines Extended, New Rules and Dashboard Updates

The ICSI has asked the MCA to push the annual filing deadline to December 31, 2026 without extra fees, while the Bombay High Court ruled that the IT department can act on digitally signed orders without waiting for certified copies. Vesuvius India confirmed SEBI compliance for Q2 2026, and a shift from static compliance calendars to interactive dashboards is underway. Additionally, MSME Form 1 filing is now due by October 31, 2026, consolidating several compliance timelines for businesses.
  • ICSI seeks filing extension: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has requested the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to extend the annual filing due date to 31 Dec 2026 with no additional fees, citing ongoing MCA‑21 V3 portal issues. (source)
  • Bombay HC on digital orders: The Bombay High Court ruled that the Income Tax Department does not need to wait for a certified copy of a digitally signed order before proceeding, clarifying filing timelines for ROC returns. (source)
  • Vesuvius India SEBI compliance: Vesuvius India Ltd. announced it met SEBI Regulation 74(5) compliance requirements for Q2 2026, reinforcing its depository norms. (source)
  • Compliance dashboard replaces calendar: Industry commentary notes the shift from static compliance calendars to interactive dashboards, highlighted by a recent CBDT press release ahead of the 28 Sept 2026 filing deadline. (source)
  • MSME Form 1 deadline: MSME Form 1 must be filed by 31 Oct 2026, with a detailed guide covering the April‑September filing window now available. (source)

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