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WHAT I CAN DO IF I AM NOT FILE THE AOC – 4?

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WHAT I CAN DO IF I AM NOT FILE THE AOC – 4?

INTRODUCTION

Form AOC-4 is a form used by companies in India to file their annual financial statements with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). It is a mandatory form that must be filed by all companies within 30 days of the annual general meeting (AGM).

THE FORM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• The name of the company
• The company’s registration number
• The financial year for which the statements are being filed
• The balance sheets
• The profit and loss statement
• The cash flow statement
• The notes to accounts
• The auditor’s report

If you do not file Form AOC-4 within the due date, you will be subject to a penalty of Rs. 100 per day, up to a maximum of Rs. 1 lakh.

The penalty will be imposed by the Registrar of Companies (ROC). The ROC may also take other action against the company, such as issuing a show-cause notice or suspending the company’s registration.

If you have not filed Form AOC-4, you should file it as soon as possible. You can file the form online through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) website.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO AVOID LATE FILING OF FORM AOC-4:

1. Go to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) website.
2. Click on the “Forms” tab.
3. Select “Form AOC-4”.
4. Click on the “Download Form” button.
5. Fill in the form and save it.
6. Sign the form in wet ink.
7. Scan the form and save it as a PDF file.
8. Go to the MCA website and login to your account.
9. Click on the “E-Forms” tab.
10. Select “Form AOC-4”.
11. Click on the “Upload Form” button.
12. Select the PDF file of the form and upload it.
13. Click on the “Submit” button.

DISADVANTAGE

1. Penalty – You will be liable to a penalty of Rs. 100 per day, up to a maximum of Rs. 1 lakh.
2. Suspension of registration – The Registrar of Companies (ROC) may suspend the company’s registration. This means that the company will not be able to carry on business.
3. Disqualification of directors – The directors of the company may be disqualified from being directors of any company for a period of five years.
4. Damage to reputation – Not filing Form AOC-4 can damage the company’s reputation and make it difficult to attract investors or do business with other companies.
5. Legal action – The ROC may take legal action against the company, such as filing a case in court.

CONCLUSION

If you are applying for condonation of the delay, you will need to submit an application to the ROC along with supporting documents. The ROC will consider your application and decide whether to condone the delay. If the delay is condoned, you will not be liable to any penalty.