Startup Statutory Compliance Calendar: Complete Annual Filing Schedule

स्टार्टअप वैधानिक अनुपालन कैलेंडर एवं समय सीमा

Comprehensive calendar of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual compliance deadlines for Indian startups under the Companies Act 2013, Income Tax Act, and GST Acts to prevent hefty late penalties and director disqualifications.

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Published: 1st April 2026•Last Updated: 15th August 2026•Last Reviewed: 15th August 2026

Key Statutory Highlights (FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28))

Monthly Deadlines: TDS remittance by 7th, GSTR-1 by 11th, GSTR-3B by 20th of every month.

Quarterly Deadlines: Advance Tax (15th Jun, 15th Sep, 15th Dec, 15th Mar); TDS Returns 24Q/26Q (31st Jul, 31st Oct, 31st Jan, 31st May).

Director DIR-3 KYC: Due by 30th September annually for all DIN holders (₹5,000 penalty for delay).

MCA Annual Filings: Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements) within 30 days of AGM (typically 30th October); Form MGT-7 (Annual Return) within 60 days of AGM (typically 29th November). Penalty: ₹100 per day per form.

Corporate ITR-6: Due by 31st October for audited companies along with Form 3CA-3CD Tax Audit Report by 30th September.

Who is Eligible & When Does it Apply?

Applicability #1

All Private Limited Companies, One Person Companies (OPCs), and Limited Liability Partnerships.

Step-by-Step Procedure & Compliance Roadmap

Set Up Automated Monthly Tax Alerts

Schedule reminders for 7th (TDS), 11th (GSTR-1), 15th (Advance Tax), and 20th (GSTR-3B).

Hold Annual General Meeting (AGM) by 30th September

Convene shareholders to approve audited annual accounts.

File MCA Form AOC-4 & MGT-7 in October/November

Upload audited XBRL/PDF financials and annual return with Class 3 DSC on MCA portal.

Mandatory Documents Checklist

Audited Financials, Directors' Report, Notice of AGM, List of Shareholders, DIN KYC proofs

Common Mistakes & Compliance Risks to Avoid

•Missing DIR-3 KYC by 30th September, causing director DIN deactivation.

•Delaying MCA AOC-4/MGT-7 filing, incurring runaway ₹100/day penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the penalty for late filing of MCA Form AOC-4 and MGT-7?

The statutory penalty under the Companies Act 2013 is ₹100 per day per form from the due date until the actual date of filing, with no upper ceiling.

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