Compliance can be burdensome, involving regular filings, documentation, and adherence to laws. This is especially difficult for small business owners without a dedicated legal team.
Process for Public Limited Company Compliances
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📞 Get in Touch with Us
Call or WhatsApp us for a free compliance consultation. We assess your company’s structure, listing status, turnover, and advise you on annual and event-based compliance requirements.
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📄 Document Collection
We collect MOA, AOA, PAN, COI, financial statements, board meeting records, statutory registers, and previous year’s filings to begin the compliance cycle.
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💳 Fee Payment
Pay our professional charges securely via UPI, bank transfer, or online payment link based on the scope of compliance (annual, quarterly, secretarial, tax, etc.).
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📊 Accounts Finalisation & Audit Coordination
We coordinate with your auditor for timely audit completion, help finalise financial statements, and ensure adherence to Schedule III and Accounting Standards/Ind AS.
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📝 ROC Filings (MCA Compliance)
We file all ROC forms, including AOC-4 (Financial Statements), MGT-7 (Annual Return), MGT-14 (Board/Shareholder Resolutions), DIR-3 KYC, ADT-1, and other event-based filings.
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📋 Board & General Meeting Compliance
We prepare notice, agenda, minutes, and resolutions for Board Meetings, AGMs, shareholder approvals, and ensure Companies Act, 2013 requirements are met.
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💼 Statutory Registers & Director Disclosures
We maintain updated Statutory Registers, MBP-1, DIR-8, and ensure DPT-3 (Loan Disclosures) and MSME Form are filed (if applicable).
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🧾 Income Tax Return Filing & TDS Compliance
We prepare and file the company’s Income Tax Return, assist in Form 3CD (Tax Audit), and manage TDS returns, Form 16/16A, and advance tax payments.
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📈 If Listed – SEBI & Stock Exchange Compliance
For listed public companies, we help with SEBI LODR filings, quarterly reports, shareholding disclosures, and coordination with Company Secretaries & RTA.
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🔧 Post-Filing Support & Advisory
We offer regular reminders, board calendar planning, compliance reports, and guidance during scrutiny, notices, or peer review audits.

Documents required for Public Limited Company Compliance
Incorporation Certificate of the Public Limited Company
PAN Card
Certificate of Incorporation of the Public Limited Company
Financial Statements of the Public Limited Company
An independent auditor must audit Financial Statements
Audit Report & Board Report of the Public Limited Company
Independent auditor’s report and Board report must be concerned
DSC of Director (Digital Signature Certificate of the Directors)
Accurate and active DSC of one of the directors must be provided and presented
Benefits of Public Limited Company Compliance
Legal protection
One of the unsaid benefits of annual compliance for a public limited Company comes with legal protection, as it is equipped with the superpowers, which protect the company against any potential legal issues or prevailing disputes. However, with compliance in place, they are assured of transparency and accountability in a way that the company does not have to bear the brunt of any legal repercussions.
Competitive advantage
One benefit of complying with regulations as a public limited company is gaining a competitive advantage in the market. This can lead customers to choose your company over others as compliance is a significant factor in earning their trust and loyalty.
Access to Capital
The public limited company requires enough capital for growth and expansion. No wonder, compliance along with adherence to the regulatory requirements are how your company can become an attraction for potential investors. And once you showcase the commitment to compliance, you attract funding or gain access to the capital markets, which contributes towards the expansion plans.
Therefore, compliance comes across as a legal obligation and needs to be fulfilled with the Public Limited Company. It assures you of protection against any legal repercussions and can contribute towards the overall growth of the company.
Disadvantages of Public Limited Company Compliance
Complex and Time-Consuming
Costly
Compliances require professional services like accountants, legal advisors, and auditors, which can be expensive for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Mandatory Audits
Private limited companies must undergo annual audits, adding to the operational costs and administrative workload.
Public Disclosure
Certain company details such as financial statements, directors, and shareholder information must be made available to the public, which reduces privacy.
Regulatory Changes
Frequent changes in compliance laws or tax regulations may require the company to keep updating its internal policies, increasing administrative costs and efforts.
Complex Winding Up Process
Closing a PLC is a long, complicated legal process requiring multiple approvals such as regulatory scrutiny, creditor settlements, and shareholder approvals.
Checklist for Public Limited Company Compliance in India
Maintain Accounts and Prepare financial statements
Mandatory at the end of each financial year.
Annual returns
Once a year before 30th September. Annual return consists of information and documents that include:
- Filing of Financial Statements with ROC
- Shareholding structure of the Company
- Registered Office Address
- Maintenance of Registers
- Compliance Certificate from CS
- Register of Member
- Company Management
- Shares and Debentures details
- Debt and charge details
- Changes in Directorship
- Details of transfers of securities / share
- Shareholding structure of the Company
Income tax return
Each Year on or before 30th of September.
Annual General Meeting
Mandatory once a year.
Board meetings
4 meetings in a year, at least one every quarter.
Director reports
Mandatory once a year.
Annual Filing of Forms
Mandatory once a year
Yearly Forms by Directors
Mandatory once a year.
Tax & Other Regulatory Compliance
such as Income Tax Returns (ITR-6)File before 30th September, Tax Audit ,TDS & GST Returns, Provident Fund (PF) & ESI Compliance etc.
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Compare with other formation types
Pick a Business Structure That Works Best For Your Business
- Applicable Law
- Registration
- Number of Owners
- Separate Legal Entity
- Liability Protection
- Statutory Audit
- Ownership Transfer
- Perpetual Existence
- Foreign Ownership
- Taxation Liability
- Compliance Requirement
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Public Limited Company Compliance
What are the documents required for public company limited compliance?
The documents required for public limited company compliance are as follows-
- Incorporation Certificate of the Public Limited Company
- PAN CARD
- Financial Statements of the Public Limited Company
- An independent auditor must audit Financial Statements
- Audit Report & Board Report of the Public Limited Company
- Independent auditor’s report and Board report must be concerned
- DSC of Director (Digital Signature Certificate of the Directors)
- Accurate and active DSC of one of the directors must be provided and presented
What are the major differences between a private limited company and a public limited company compliance requirement?
A PLC faces significantly stricter compliance standards due to the wider public access to its shares, requiring more detailed financial reporting and corporate governance practices compared to a private company.
What are the consequences of non-compliance with PLC regulations?
Non-compliance can result in penalties, legal actions, reputational damage, and potential restrictions on future fundraising activities.
Do I need to conduct an audit for my company?
Typically, annual financial statements must be filed within a specified timeframe after the end of the company’s financial year.
What is the role of a Company Secretary in a PLC compliance?
A company secretary is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining proper records, and advising the board on corporate governance matters.
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