LatestCorporate Compliance 5 November 2026
2026 ROC Filing Deadlines and Procedural Updates for Indian Companies
The Registrar of Companies (ROC) has issued a series of 2026 deadlines and procedural changes affecting Indian firms. Companies must follow new steps for changing registered offices, meet filing timelines to avoid penalties, and can apply for penalty waivers under specific conditions. Majestic Research Services secured ROC approval to extend its AGM deadline to December 31, 2026. A practical guide details rights‑issue compliance dates, while the MCA21 V3 portal now hosts the final set of 38 company forms, prompting employers to revise gratuity calculations for fixed‑term employees.
Key ROC Updates for 2026
- *Change of registered office*: New ROC approval steps, MCA form requirements, filing timelines and penalty waiver conditions for 2026. Details here.
- *AGM deadline extension*: Majestic Research Services received ROC nod to push the annual general meeting to Dec 31, 2026. Read more here.
- *Rights issue guidance*: Practical guide outlines ROC filing calendar for private limited companies and related compliance dates. See full guide here.
- *Gratuity for fixed‑term staff*: MCA21 V3 portal launches final 38 company forms; employers must update gratuity calculations and exit processes. Full article here.
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