AOC-4 Due Date — Filing Calendar 2026-27
Due Date
29th October each year
What is AOC-4?
AOC-4 is the MCA form used to file the annual financial statements (balance sheet, P&L account) of a company with the Registrar of Companies. It must be filed within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The form includes the audited accounts and the Board's report.
Who files it?
All private limited companies and public limited companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013 must file AOC-4 annually. Companies with subsidiaries also file AOC-4 CFS for consolidated financials.
Late Fee & Penalty
Additional fees on MCA21: ₹100 per day for delay beyond due date. No cap — the penalty compounds daily, making early filing critical. If not filed for 3 consecutive years, the company risks striking off.
Frequently Asked Questions — AOC-4
What is the AOC-4 due date for FY 2025-26?
AOC-4 must be filed within 30 days of the AGM. If the AGM is held on 30th September 2026, the due date is 29th October 2026.
What documents are attached to AOC-4?
Audited financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow statement, notes to accounts), auditor's report, Board's report, and in some cases, consolidated financial statements.
What is the penalty for late filing of AOC-4?
The additional fee is ₹100 per day from the due date, with no cap. The penalty can accumulate significantly if filing is delayed for months.
What is the difference between AOC-4 and AOC-4 CFS?
AOC-4 is for standalone financial statements. AOC-4 CFS is for consolidated financial statements filed by companies that have subsidiaries, joint ventures, or associate companies.
Related Deadlines
AOC-4 CFS
AOC-4 CFS due date is 29th October for companies with subsidiaries. Consolidated financial statements filing with ROC, penalties for FY 2025-26.
MGT-7/MGT-7A
MGT-7 / MGT-7A due date is 28th November (within 60 days of AGM). Annual return with ROC, penalties, and MCA filing calendar for FY 2025-26.
DIR-3 KYC
DIR-3 KYC annual due date is 30th September. Directors must complete KYC to avoid ₹5,000 penalty and DIN deactivation for FY 2026-27.
AGM
Companies must hold AGM by 30th September each year (within 6 months of FY end). Consequences of not holding AGM and MCA compliance for FY 2025-26.