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After Public Limited Company incorporation, next legal complication from ROC (Registrar of Companies) is annual compliances. It is mandatory for all Public Limited companies to file annual compliances on time as per dates defined by ROC. Failure in filing compliance on time leads to heavy penalties on business.

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    Process for Public Limited Company Compliances

    • 📞 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.

    • 📄 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.

    • 💳 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.).

    • 📊 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.

    • 📝 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.

    • 📋 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.

    • 💼 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).

    • 🧾 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.

    • 📈 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.

    • 🔧 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

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      Incorporation Certificate of the Public Limited Company

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      PAN Card

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      Certificate of Incorporation of the Public Limited Company

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      Financial Statements of the Public Limited Company

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      An independent auditor must audit Financial Statements

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      Audit Report & Board Report of the Public Limited Company

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      Independent auditor’s report and Board report must be concerned

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      DSC of Director (Digital Signature Certificate of the Directors)

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      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

    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.

    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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    • Applicable Law
    • Registration
    • Number of Owners
    • Separate Legal Entity
    • Liability Protection
    • Statutory Audit
    • Ownership Transfer
    • Perpetual Existence
    • Foreign Ownership
    • Taxation Liability
    • Compliance Requirement

    Private Limited Company

    • Companies Act, 2013
    • Mandatory
    • 2 – 200
    • Yes
    • Limited
    • Mandatory
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • Allowed
    • Moderate
    • High

    Limited Liability Partnership

    • Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
    • Mandatory
    • 2 – Unlimited
    • Only 1
    • Limited
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • Allowed
    • High
    • Moderate

    Limited Liability Partnership

    • Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
    • Mandatory
    • 2 – Unlimited
    • Only 1
    • Limited
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • Allowed
    • High
    • Moderate

    Limited Liability Partnership

    • Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
    • Mandatory
    • 2 – Unlimited
    • Only 1
    • Limited
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • Allowed
    • High
    • Moderate

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