Corporate Compliance 25 October 2026
MCA Extends FY26 Filing Deadlines, Waives Extra Fees
India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the annual filing deadline for companies using the MCA‑21 V3 portal for the FY26 reporting period and will waive the extra fees usually imposed for late submissions. The decision is intended to reduce compliance strain on businesses during the portal transition, allowing firms more time to file statutory returns without additional charges.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) announced key relief measures for FY26 corporate filings:
- Deadline extension: Companies can now file their annual returns on the MCA‑21 V3 portal later than the original cut‑off date.
- Fee waiver: Any extra charges that would normally apply to late submissions are being waived.
These steps are aimed at easing the compliance burden as businesses adapt to the updated portal. For full details, see the MCA announcement.
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