What is ROC Compliances for Limited Company in Rajasthan

ROC stands for Registrar of Companies which is a government office under the Indian Ministry of corporate affairs that deals with the administration of the Companies Act, 2013. ROC has been appointed under rule & section 609 of the limited companies act covering the various indian States and Indian Union Territories are vested with the primary duty of registering a limited companies and LLPs floating in the respective states and the Union Territories and ensuring that such limited companies and LLPs comply with statutory requirements under the company act. The office of ROC of Indian State functions as registry records, related to the limited companies registered with them, which are available for inspection by members of the public on payment of the prescribed fee. Moreover, there are currently 22 Registrars of companies (ROC) operating from offices in all major states of India.

Besides, the central government exercises administrative control over ROC offices through the respective Regional Directors. It is important to comply with all compliances applicable to your limited company to avoid penalties and fines.

Mandatory compliances and penalty of ROC

Compliance to be done	When is this to be done?	Penalty for non-compliances
Issue of share certificate	The company must issue the share certificate to its shareholders within two months of its incorporation or new allotment.	Company: Fine from Rs.25000 which may extend to Rs.500000 Directors: Fine from Rs.10000 which may extend to Rs.100000
Statutory Registers	7 to 8 Mandatory Registers to be maintained and updated from time to time	Penalty: Rs. 50,000 which may extend to Rs. 3,00,000 and Further fine: Rs. 1,000 day for which the default continues.
Board Meeting Compliances	1st board meeting within thirty days of date of incorporation. One Board Meeting to be held in each quarter of the financial year. Minutes of meeting to be prepared, Notice of Meeting should be given Attendance Register of every meeting to be maintained.	Company: Fine from Rs. 25,000 and Director in default: liable to a penalty of Rs. 5,000. Non-compliance in Issue of Notice of Meeting, Director shall be liable to a penalty of Rs. 25,000.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Compliance	AGM to be held every year Minutes of AGM to be prepared Notice of AGM should be given in advance. Attendance Register of every General meeting to be maintained.	Default in holding AGM: Company and Directors: in default shall be punishable with fine which may extend to Rs. 1,00,000 and Rs. 5,000 for every day of delay Minutes Book Maintenance: Company: Penalty up to Rs. 25,000 Directors in default: shall be liable to a penalty of Rs. 5,000.
Annual ROC Filings w.e.f 01/04/2014 Filing Annual Return (MGT-7) Filing Financial Statements (AOC-4) ADT-1 (Auditor Appointment)	Every company is required to file its Annual Return (MGT-7) with the ROC within 60 days of AGM. The Financials (AOC-4) also to be filed within 30 days of AGM. The Auditor Appointment (ADT-1) to be filled within 15 days from the AGM.	Additional ROC Filing Fees: Up to 12 times of normal filing fees for each Form separately i.e. MGT-7, AOC-4 & ADT-1 (Depending on the Delay time) + Company: Shall be punishable with fine of Rs. 50,000 which shall extend to Rs. 5,00,000 and Director in default: shall be punishable with imprisonment up to 6 Months or with Minimum Fine of Rs. 50,000 which may extend to Rs 5,00,000 or with both.

What is ROC annual filing in Rajasthan?

As a part of Annual e-Filing, Companies incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 are required to e-file the following documents with the Registrar of Companies (ROC):

Balance-Sheet: Form 23AC to be filed by all Companies*
Profit & Loss Account: Form 23ACA to be filed by all Companies
Annual Return: Form 20B to be filed by Companies having share capital
Annual Return: Form 21A to be filed by companies without share capital
Compliance Certificate: Form 66 to be filed by Companies having paid up capital of Rs.10 lakh to Rs. 5 crores

Do private companies need to have an AGM?

Public companies must hold an AGM each year. There is no legal requirement for a private company to hold an AGM but the company's articles may require it to do so. A private company can pass resolutions of its shareholders either at a general meeting or by means of a written resolution.

Can AGM and EGM be held on the same day?

An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) is any meeting other than the AGM in which business relating to company's management are transacted. It can be held on any day excluding national holiday, in business hours only. It can be held on any day including national holiday, and any time during a day.

Can AGM be called at shorter notice?

Shorter Notice may be given to the shareholders of a Company for convening General Meeting be it Annual General Meeting (AGM) or Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). Detailed provisions under the Companies Act 2013 are described below.

What does short notice mean?

Short notice means at least 21 days clear notice to be served on to call a general meeting of shareholders of companies.

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