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12+ Compliance Areas Covered
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MCA/ROC Filing Support (MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR-3 KYC)
GST Compliance Monitoring
Labour Law Guidance (PF, ESI, Professional Tax)
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Package includes first-year compliance services: auditor appointment, annual filings, and related obligations.
Compliance advisory is a professional service where qualified CA and CS experts help businesses identify applicable regulations, implement compliance processes, execute regulatory filings, and monitor legislative changes to maintain continuous adherence across all central and state-level requirements. It is governed by multiple Acts including the Companies Act 2013, SEBI LODR 2015, RBI Master Directions, and DPDP Act 2023.
Compliance advisory services encompass the full spectrum of regulatory compliance management for businesses operating in India. Unlike one-time annual filing services that only handle MCA forms, compliance advisory provides year-round monitoring, proactive risk assessment, and strategic guidance across 12+ regulatory areas. These areas include the Companies Act 2013 (MCA/ROC filings), GST Act 2017, Income Tax Act 2025, SEBI LODR 2015 for listed companies, RBI Master Directions for NBFCs and fintechs, Labour Codes 2020 (PF, ESI, Professional Tax), FEMA 1999 for foreign subsidiaries, DPDP Act 2023 for data protection, PMLA 2002 for anti-money laundering, and environmental regulations. India's regulatory environment changes 15 to 20 times annually through MCA notifications, SEBI circulars, and GST council updates. A dedicated compliance advisory service tracks these changes and adjusts your compliance calendar in real time, preventing penalties that start at ₹100 per day per form with no upper cap.
Ongoing monthly advisory with dedicated compliance manager
Starting Price
₹2,499/month (government filing fees separate)
Initial Setup Time
7 to 14 working days
Government Filing Fees
₹200 to ₹600 per MCA form (separate from advisory fees)
Types of Compliance for Businesses in India
Indian businesses face 12+ compliance categories depending on their entity type, industry, turnover, and foreign investment exposure. Each compliance area has distinct filing obligations, deadlines, and penalty structures. Here is every major compliance type that our advisory services cover:
MCA/ROC Compliance
Annual returns (MGT-7), financial statements (AOC-4), DIR-3 KYC filing, ADT-1, and board meeting minutes under the Companies Act 2013.
GST Compliance
GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual return GSTR-9, e-invoicing, and input tax credit reconciliation. GST registration and GST return filing covered end-to-end.
Income Tax Compliance
ITR-6 filing, TDS returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q), advance tax, tax audit, and transfer pricing documentation. Income tax return filing under Income Tax Act 2025.
Quarterly financial results (Regulation 33), corporate governance reports (Regulation 27), shareholding patterns (Regulation 31), and event disclosures for listed companies on SEBI (www.sebi.gov.in).
DPDP Act 2023
Consent management (Section 4), data principal rights (Section 8), data fiduciary obligations (Section 9), breach notification SOPs. Penalties up to ₹250 crore per violation.
Industry-Specific
CDSCO for pharma, RBI for NBFCs/fintech, NABH for healthcare, UGC/AICTE for edutech, RERA for real estate, and CERT-In cybersecurity rules for IT/SaaS companies.
Environmental
Consent to Establish (CTE), Consent to Operate (CTO) from State Pollution Control Boards, hazardous waste returns, green credit rules 2024, and CSR compliance guide.
AML/PMLA
Customer identity verification (Section 12AA), suspicious transaction reporting (Section 12), and 5-year record maintenance under PMLA 2002. Penalties: ₹10 lakh to ₹5 crore.
ESG/BRSR
SEBI's Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting for top 1,000 listed companies. Carbon disclosure, diversity metrics, and stakeholder engagement reporting from FY 2023-24.
Labour Codes 2020
4 new codes replacing 29 laws: Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, and Occupational Safety Code. Labour Codes 2020 guide for employers.
Compliance Advisory Services We Offer
IncorpX provides end-to-end compliance management covering all regulatory areas. Each service is backed by qualified professionals who handle filings through official government portals. Our secretarial compliance services, ROC annual filing, and virtual CFO services integrate with the advisory package:
Service
What's Included
Key Forms/Regulations
MCA/ROC Compliance
Annual return filing, financial statements, director KYC, statutory register maintenance
Every IncorpX compliance advisory client gets a named point of contact, not a ticket system. Your dedicated compliance manager has direct WhatsApp and email access, and provides monthly status reports covering all 12+ compliance areas.
Compliance Calendar and Regulatory Monitoring
A compliance calendar is a comprehensive deadline tracking system covering 50+ regulatory filing dates across MCA, GST, income tax, labour, and industry-specific regulators, customized to each company's specific obligations. Our calendar tracks key deadlines including Q1 (DPT-3 by June 30, PF/ESI monthly), Q2 (DIR-3 KYC and AGM by September 30), Q3 (AOC-4 by October 30, MGT-7 and ITR-6 by October 31), and Q4 (GSTR-9 by December 31, advance tax by March 15).
Beyond deadline tracking, our regulatory change monitoring service covers 15 to 20 changes annually from MCA notifications, SEBI circulars, RBI master directions, and GST council updates. The MCA V3 portal launch in 2025-26 introduced 38 new company forms, requiring all compliance calendars to be updated. Explore our compliance calendar 2026-27 and ROC compliance calendar for detailed deadline breakdowns.
IncorpX sends automated alerts at 30, 15, and 7 days before each deadline. Clients report zero missed deadlines since onboarding. Our DIR-3 KYC filing alerts alone save directors ₹5,000 per late filing.
50+ deadlines customized to your entity type. Free with consultation.
Compliance Risk Assessment
A compliance risk assessment evaluates your current regulatory status across all applicable frameworks, identifies gaps, and scores each risk by penalty exposure and operational impact. Our assessment covers MCA risk (₹100 to ₹200/day per form, Section 164(2) disqualification for 5 years), DPDP risk (up to ₹250 crore), SEBI risk (up to ₹25 crore or 3x profit), FEMA risk (up to 3x amount involved), and labour risk (₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh per offence).
Regulation
Penalty Range
Business Impact
MCA (MGT-7, AOC-4)
₹100 to ₹200/day (no cap)
Director disqualification, company strike-off
DPDP Act 2023
Up to ₹250 crore per violation
Data Processing Board enforcement action
SEBI LODR
Up to ₹25 crore or 3x profit
Trading suspension, delisting risk
FEMA 1999
Up to 3x amount involved
ED investigation, asset attachment
PMLA 2002
₹10 lakh to ₹5 crore + 10 years
Director imprisonment, company seizure
Labour Codes
₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh per offence
Factory closure order, worker litigation
Our assessment produces a visual compliance score report with colour-coded risk indicators and prioritized remediation timelines. Get a compliance health check for a one-time risk evaluation, or combine it with ongoing advisory for continuous monitoring. For deeper financial analysis, our financial audit services and business due diligence provide comprehensive oversight.
Warning: Under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act 2013, directors are disqualified for 5 years if their company fails to file MGT-7 or AOC-4 for 3 consecutive years. Disqualified directors lose DIN and cannot serve on any company board. Over 3 lakh directors have already been disqualified.
Identify compliance gaps before they become penalties.
Industry-Specific Compliance Advisory
Different industries face distinct regulatory requirements beyond standard corporate compliance. Our advisory covers sector-specific regulations with dedicated expertise in each area:
Pharma and Healthcare
CDSCO drug licence renewals, GMP compliance, clinical trial regulations, NABH accreditation, and Clinical Establishment Act requirements. Pharmacovigilance reporting and drug sample tracking included.
UGC regulations, AICTE approvals, NEP 2020 compliance, and edtech advertising guidelines. Student data protection under DPDP Act 2023 for platforms handling minor data.
Manufacturing
Factory Act compliance, environmental clearances (CTE/CTO), POSH Act, occupational safety, and hazardous waste management under Environment Protection Act 1986.
IT and SaaS
DPDP Act 2023 data protection, CERT-In 6-hour incident reporting, cross-border data transfer rules, and cybersecurity compliance rules.
Real Estate
RERA compliance, project registration, quarterly RERA filings, allottee data management, and construction milestone reporting to state RERA authorities.
IncorpX offers tailored compliance packages for each entity type. Private Limited and LLP packages start at ₹2,499/month. Listed company and NBFC packages are custom-priced based on regulatory complexity and filing volume.
DPDP Act 2023 Compliance Advisory
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 is India's first comprehensive data protection law, and it applies to every business that processes personal data of Indian citizens. Enforcement rules are expected in 2025-26, and the maximum penalty of ₹250 crore per violation makes this the highest-risk compliance area in the Indian regulatory framework.
Key provisions include: consent for data processing (Section 4), notice requirements (Section 5), legitimate uses (Section 6), data principal rights including access and erasure (Section 8), data fiduciary obligations including security safeguards (Section 9), and the Data Protection Board under Section 17 for enforcement. IncorpX's DPDP advisory covers privacy policy drafting, consent mechanism setup, data principal rights processes, breach notification SOPs, and data protection impact assessments.
Warning: DPDP Act 2023 penalties of up to ₹250 crore per violation are the highest in Indian regulatory history. Businesses processing personal data should begin compliance preparation before enforcement rules are notified. IncorpX clients get a DPDP readiness assessment included in Professional and Enterprise packages.
Cost of Compliance Advisory Services in India 2026
Compliance advisory pricing depends on entity type, compliance complexity, and service scope. IncorpX offers 3 pricing tiers covering all business sizes, from startups to listed companies:
Package
Monthly Price
Annual Cost
What's Included
Starter
₹2,499/month
₹29,988/year
MCA/ROC + GST + Tax basics + Compliance Calendar
Professional
₹4,999/month
₹59,988/year
All Starter + Labour + FEMA + DPDP + Risk Assessment
Government Filing Fees (charged separately at actuals):
Filing
Government Fee
Frequency
MGT-7/MGT-7A (Annual Return)
₹200 to ₹600
Annual
AOC-4 (Financial Statements)
₹200 to ₹600
Annual
DIR-3 KYC (Director KYC)
₹0 (on time) / ₹5,000 (late)
Annual
ADT-1 (Auditor Appointment)
₹300
Annual/5 years
DPT-3 (Return of Deposits)
₹200
Annual
ITR-6 (Income Tax Return)
₹0 (on time) / up to ₹10,000 (late)
Annual
Cost Comparison: In-house vs Outsourced Compliance
Parameter
In-House Team
IncorpX Advisory
Annual Cost
₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh (3-person team)
₹29,988 to ₹59,988
Compliance Areas
2 to 4 (depends on expertise)
12+ regulatory areas
Regulatory Updates
Self-monitored
15 to 20 changes tracked annually
Savings
Baseline
40% to 60% cost reduction
IncorpX separates advisory fees from government filing fees. Government fees (₹200 to ₹600 per MCA form) are charged at actuals with receipt copies. No hidden charges, no markup on government fees.
12+ compliance areas. Dedicated manager. Zero penalty guarantee.
Penalties for Non-Compliance in India
Non-compliance carries financial penalties, operational restrictions, and personal liability for directors. This penalty table covers all major regulatory frameworks:
Non-Compliance
Penalty
Reference
MGT-7 (Annual Return)
₹100/day, no cap
Section 92, Companies Act 2013
AOC-4 (Financial Statements)
₹200/day, no cap
Section 137, Companies Act 2013
DIR-3 KYC (Late)
₹5,000 + DIN deactivation
Rule 12A, Companies Rules
Director Disqualification
5-year ban from all directorships
Section 164(2), Companies Act 2013
Company Strike-off
Company removed from register
Section 248, Companies Act 2013
AGM Non-Conduct
₹1 lakh (company) + ₹5,000/director
Section 96, Companies Act 2013
SEBI LODR Violation
Up to ₹25 crore or 3x profit
SEBI Act 1992
DPDP Act Violation
Up to ₹250 crore per violation
Section 18, DPDP Act 2023
FEMA Violation
Up to 3x amount involved
Section 13, FEMA 1999
PMLA Violation
₹10 lakh to ₹5 crore + 10 years
Section 4, PMLA 2002
Labour Law Violation
₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh per offence
Labour Codes 2020
MCA has struck off over 4 lakh companies and disqualified over 3 lakh directors for continued non-filing. These consequences are preventable with proactive compliance management. For event-based ROC compliance and DIR-3 KYC filing, IncorpX handles both regular and overdue submissions.
How Our Compliance Advisory Process Works
Our 6-step process takes 7 to 14 working days for initial setup, followed by ongoing monthly advisory. Total setup cost starts at ₹2,499 for the first month:
Step 1: Initial Compliance Assessment
Our CA/CS team reviews your company type, industry, turnover, and existing compliance status. We check all pending filings on the MCA V3 portal, GST portal, and income tax portal. This assessment identifies your compliance baseline across 12+ regulatory areas within 2 to 3 working days.
Step 2: Compliance Gap Analysis
We compare your current compliance status against all applicable laws including Companies Act 2013, GST Act, Labour Codes 2020, FEMA 1999, and industry-specific regulations. Each gap is scored by risk level (penalty amount, director disqualification probability, licence impact). The gap report is delivered within 3 to 5 working days.
Step 3: Compliance Calendar Setup
A customized annual compliance calendar is created listing all 50+ deadlines applicable to your business. Key dates include MGT-7 (October 31), AOC-4 (October 30), DIR-3 KYC (September 30), GST returns (monthly/quarterly), ITR-6 (October 31), and PF/ESI contributions (15th of each month).
Step 4: Regulatory Framework Mapping
We map all applicable regulations to your business profile. This includes central laws (Companies Act, GST, Income Tax), state laws (Professional Tax, Shops and Establishment Act, Labour Welfare Fund), and industry-specific regulations (RBI for NBFCs, SEBI for listed companies, CDSCO for pharma). Review our startup legal services for early-stage companies and post-registration compliance guide.
Step 5: Filing Execution and Implementation
Your dedicated compliance manager begins executing all due filings and implementing compliance processes. This includes preparing and filing MCA forms (MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR-3 KYC, ADT-1), GST returns, board meeting coordination, statutory register maintenance, and resolving any pending non-compliance matters.
Step 6: Ongoing Monitoring and Monthly Reporting
Continuous monitoring of regulatory changes from MCA notifications, SEBI circulars, RBI (www.rbi.org.in) master directions, and GST council updates. You receive monthly compliance status reports, upcoming deadline alerts, regulatory change impact assessments, and quarterly risk assessment reviews. We track 15 to 20 regulatory changes annually.
Common Mistake: Filing DIR-3 KYC after September 30 triggers a ₹5,000 penalty and immediate DIN deactivation per director. Always file by August to allow buffer time. IncorpX sends 3 reminders starting July 15 for all clients.
IncorpX is trusted by 500+ businesses across India for ongoing compliance management. With a team of qualified CAs and CSs, we are among the first providers to offer dedicated, comprehensive compliance advisory services covering 12+ regulatory areas under one package. Here is what sets us apart from competitors who cover only ROC filings:
12+ Compliance Areas: Only provider covering MCA, GST, SEBI, RBI, Labour, FEMA, DPDP, Environmental, AML, and industry-specific in one package. Competitors cover 1 to 2 areas maximum.
Dedicated Compliance Manager: Named point of contact with direct WhatsApp and email access, not a ticket system. Monthly face-to-face review calls.
Compliance Calendar (50+ Deadlines): Automated alerts at 30/15/7 days before each deadline. Zero missed deadlines reported by existing clients.
DPDP Act 2023 Expertise: First-mover advantage on India's newest data protection law. Privacy policy, consent mechanism, and breach SOP included in Professional package.
₹2,499/Month for Full Coverage: Compared to ₹3,999/year for ROC-only filing at competitors, our package is 12x broader in scope for ₹29,988/year.
Monthly Compliance Reports: Detailed status report with risk scoring, upcoming deadline summary, and regulatory change impact assessment delivered by the 5th of each month.
All Entity Types Covered: Private Limited, LLP, OPC, Listed Company, NBFC, and Foreign Subsidiary compliance managed under one roof.
Zero Penalty Track Record: Proactive monitoring has prevented missed deadlines for 500+ active clients. Our business advisory services and corporate legal services complement compliance advisory for full-spectrum support.
A 3-entity group (Pvt Ltd + LLP + OPC) approached IncorpX with 14 overdue filings and ₹8.5 lakh in accumulated penalty exposure. Our CA/CS team filed all pending returns within 45 working days, restored 2 deactivated DINs, and set up separate compliance calendars for each entity. Total penalty saved: ₹6.2 lakh. The group has maintained zero-penalty status for 18 consecutive months on our Professional plan at ₹4,999/month.
Zero Penalty Commitment: IncorpX guarantees on-time filing for all compliances managed under your advisory package. If a filing managed by our team misses a deadline due to our error, we cover the late fee. Our 4.8/5 Google-rated clients consistently highlight the dedicated manager model and proactive deadline alerts as key differentiators.
Frequently Asked Questions About Compliance Advisory Services in India (2026)
Regulatory compliance in India spans 12+ areas across the Companies Act 2013, GST Act, SEBI LODR, RBI Master Directions, Labour Codes 2020, FEMA 1999, and DPDP Act 2023. Below are 40 frequently asked questions about compliance advisory services, sourced from real search queries and our experience managing compliance for 500+ businesses. These FAQs cover definitions, costs, processes, penalties, and entity-specific requirements.
Compliance advisory is a professional service where CA/CS experts help businesses identify, implement, and maintain adherence to regulatory requirements under the Companies Act 2013, GST Act, SEBI LODR, RBI Master Directions, Labour Codes 2020, and DPDP Act 2023. It covers 12+ regulatory areas including MCA filings, tax compliance, and industry-specific regulations.
Indian businesses must manage 12+ compliance types: MCA/ROC filings (MGT-7, AOC-4), GST returns, income tax, SEBI LODR (listed companies), RBI regulations (NBFCs), labour law (PF, ESI, Professional Tax), FEMA (foreign companies), DPDP Act 2023, environmental compliance, POSH Act, and industry-specific regulations for pharma, fintech, and healthcare.
Non-compliance triggers penalties of ₹100 to ₹200 per day per form under the Companies Act 2013 with no upper cap. Directors face disqualification under Section 164(2) for 5 years, and companies risk strike-off under Section 248. DPDP Act violations attract fines up to ₹250 crore. SEBI LODR violations cost up to ₹25 crore.
A compliance calendar is a scheduled tracker listing all regulatory filing deadlines throughout the financial year. It covers 50+ deadlines including MGT-7 (October 31), AOC-4 (October 30), DIR-3 KYC (September 30), GSTR-9 (December 31), and ITR-6 (October 31) to prevent missed deadlines and penalty accumulation.
A secretarial audit under Section 204 of the Companies Act 2013 is a compliance review conducted by a Practicing Company Secretary. It is mandatory for listed companies and public companies with paid-up capital of ₹50 crore or turnover of ₹250 crore. The audit report is filed as Form MR-3 with the Registrar.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 requires businesses to obtain explicit consent (Section 4), issue data processing notices (Section 5), honour data principal rights (Section 8), and implement security safeguards (Section 9). Non-compliance penalties reach up to ₹250 crore. Enforcement rules are expected in 2025-26.
SEBI LODR (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) 2015 mandates listed companies to file quarterly financial results (Regulation 33), corporate governance reports (Regulation 27), shareholding patterns (Regulation 31), and event disclosures (Regulation 30). Violations attract penalties up to ₹25 crore or 3 times the profit made.
FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) 1999 compliance applies to foreign subsidiaries, companies with FDI/ODI, and those dealing in foreign exchange. Key requirements include FC-GPR filing for foreign investment reporting, ECB guidelines compliance, and annual FLA return. Violations attract penalties up to 3 times the amount involved.
The Labour Codes 2020 consolidate 29 central labour laws into 4 codes: Code on Wages 2019, Industrial Relations Code 2020, Social Security Code 2020, and Occupational Safety Code 2020. State-level implementation is underway for FY 2025-26, affecting PF, ESI, gratuity, and working conditions for all employers with 10+ workers.
Compliance risk assessment identifies gaps between current business practices and regulatory requirements across 12+ compliance areas. It evaluates non-filing risks, penalty exposure (₹100 to ₹200/day per form for MCA), director disqualification probability, and operational licence risks. The assessment produces a scored report with prioritized remediation timelines.
Corporate governance advisory helps companies meet board composition requirements under Section 149 of the Companies Act 2013 and SEBI LODR Regulation 17. It covers board meeting compliance (minimum 4 per year, 120-day gap maximum), audit committee formation, related party transaction policies, and CSR committee obligations.
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance in India is driven by SEBI's BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting) framework, mandatory for the top 1,000 listed companies. It covers carbon disclosure, diversity metrics, supply chain responsibility, and stakeholder engagement. BRSR Core reporting is mandatory from FY 2023-24.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and KYC compliance under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 requires regulated entities to verify customer identity (Section 12AA), report suspicious transactions (Section 12), and maintain records for 5 years. Non-compliance attracts fines of ₹10 lakh to ₹5 crore and imprisonment up to 10 years.
Environmental compliance under the Environment Protection Act 1986 requires factories and industrial units to obtain Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from State Pollution Control Boards. Businesses must file hazardous waste returns, maintain emission standards, and comply with 2024 green credit rules for sustainability reporting.
The process starts with an initial compliance assessment reviewing your current regulatory status across all applicable laws. Next, a gap analysis identifies non-compliances. Your dedicated manager then sets up a compliance calendar with 50+ deadlines, handles filings (MGT-7, AOC-4, GST returns), monitors regulatory changes, and delivers monthly compliance reports.
Indian regulatory requirements change 15 to 20 times annually across MCA notifications, SEBI circulars, RBI master directions, GST council updates, and labour code amendments. In 2025-26 alone, MCA V3 portal launched 38 new forms, the Income Tax Act 2025 replaced the 1961 Act, and DPDP enforcement rules are pending notification.
Under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act 2013, directors are disqualified for 5 years if their company fails to file annual returns (MGT-7) or financial statements (AOC-4) for 3 consecutive years. Disqualified directors cannot be appointed in any company. DIN is deactivated, and restoration requires an NCLT application.
MCA marks companies as "Active-Non-Compliant" when filings are overdue. This status blocks new filings, prevents director appointments in other companies, and triggers late fees of ₹100 to ₹200 per day per form. Continued non-compliance for 2+ years risks company strike-off under Section 248 of the Companies Act 2013.
Non-filing of annual return (MGT-7) attracts a penalty of ₹100 per day with no upper cap under the Companies Act 2013. Financial statement filing (AOC-4) carries ₹200 per day penalty. Late DIR-3 KYC costs ₹5,000 plus DIN deactivation. Total annual penalty exposure can exceed ₹1 lakh per overdue form.
A compliance audit reviews all regulatory filings, board meeting minutes, statutory registers, and government portal submissions. Auditors verify AGM conduct (Section 96), board meetings (Section 173), related party disclosures (MBP-1), auditor appointment (ADT-1), and annual return accuracy. The audit produces a compliance score and remediation action plan.
Late DIR-3 KYC filing attracts a penalty of ₹5,000 and immediate DIN deactivation. The deadline is September 30 each year. Once DIN is deactivated, directors cannot sign or file any MCA forms. Reactivation requires filing DIR-3 KYC with the late fee and takes 1 to 2 working days for DIN restoration.
Key MCA annual compliance forms include MGT-7/MGT-7A (Annual Return, due October 31), AOC-4/AOC-4 CFS/AOC-4 XBRL (Financial Statements, due October 30), DIR-3 KYC (Director KYC, due September 30), ADT-1 (Auditor Appointment), MBP-1 (Director Interest Disclosure), and DPT-3 (Return of Deposits, due June 30).
Compliance advisory services start at ₹2,499 per month at IncorpX, covering 12+ regulatory areas with a dedicated compliance manager. Competitor pricing ranges from ₹3,999/year for basic ROC-only filing to custom quotes for enterprise packages. Government filing fees (MGT-7: ₹200 to ₹600, AOC-4: ₹200 to ₹600) are charged separately.
Yes. Startups registered as Private Limited Companies must file MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR-3 KYC, and ADT-1 annually with MCA, even with zero revenue. Additionally, GST returns (if registered), TDS returns, PF/ESI compliance (if employees are hired), and INC-20A (commencement of business within 180 days) are mandatory.
Private Limited Companies must file MGT-7A (Annual Return), AOC-4 (Financial Statements), DIR-3 KYC (all directors), ADT-1 (Auditor Appointment), conduct minimum 4 board meetings and 1 AGM annually, file GST returns monthly/quarterly, ITR-6 before October 31, and maintain statutory registers under the Companies Act 2013.
Basic MCA filings require a Chartered Accountant for statutory audit (mandatory for all companies) and a Company Secretary for secretarial audit (if applicable under Section 204). While directors can file DIR-3 KYC themselves, AOC-4 and MGT-7 require professional certification. Managing 12+ compliance areas without expert support increases penalty risk.
IncorpX compliance advisory packages include a dedicated compliance manager, annual filing calendar, MCA/ROC filing support (MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR-3 KYC), GST compliance monitoring, labour law guidance (PF, ESI, Professional Tax), FEMA/RBI advisory, compliance alerts, penalty risk assessment, and monthly compliance status reports starting at ₹2,499/month.
Compliance with regulatory requirements is mandatory under the Companies Act 2013, but hiring a compliance advisor is optional. However, companies with ₹50 crore+ paid-up capital or ₹250 crore+ turnover must appoint a Company Secretary. All companies need a CA for statutory audit. Advisory services reduce penalty risk significantly.
A Company Secretary handles MCA filings (MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR-3 KYC), maintains statutory registers, drafts board resolutions, conducts secretarial audit (Form MR-3) for qualifying companies, certifies annual returns, manages board and general meetings, and ensures compliance with Sections 92, 134, and 173 of the Companies Act 2013.
Outsourcing compliance saves 40% to 60% cost compared to hiring a full-time team. A 3-member in-house compliance team costs ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh annually, while outsourced advisory starts at ₹2,499/month (₹29,988/year). Outsourced teams track 15 to 20 regulatory changes annually and cover 12+ compliance areas without staffing overhead.
Pharmaceutical companies need CDSCO and drug regulatory compliance. Fintech and NBFCs require RBI Master Direction compliance. Healthcare facilities need NABH and Clinical Establishment Act compliance. Edutech firms need UGC/AICTE regulatory approvals. All industries handling personal data need DPDP Act 2023 compliance, and manufacturers require environmental clearances.
Yes. NBFCs must comply with RBI Master Directions including capital adequacy norms (CRAR 15%), asset classification, NPA provisioning, Fair Practice Code, KYC/AML under PMLA 2002, quarterly NBS returns, annual statutory audit, and NBFC Annual Compliance Return. Non-compliance can result in licence cancellation and penalties up to ₹5 crore.
Foreign subsidiaries must comply with FEMA 1999 (FC-GPR filing, FLA return, ECB reporting), Companies Act 2013 (all annual filings), transfer pricing documentation (Section 92E), RBI reporting for FDI inflows, GST compliance, income tax including MAT, and annual information return. FEMA violations attract penalties up to 3 times the amount.
Yes. A company struck off under Section 248 of the Companies Act 2013 can apply for restoration within 20 years through NCLT under Section 252. The application requires filing all pending returns (MGT-7, AOC-4), paying accumulated penalties (₹100 to ₹200/day per form), and settling all outstanding government fees with interest.
Compliance advisory is an ongoing, proactive service covering regulatory monitoring, filing management, and strategic guidance across 12+ compliance areas for ₹2,499/month. A compliance audit is a one-time review assessing current compliance status and gaps. Advisory prevents non-compliance; audit detects existing gaps. IncorpX offers both as separate services.
An in-house 3-member compliance team costs ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh annually in salaries and benefits. Outsourced compliance advisory starts at ₹2,499/month (₹29,988/year), saving 40% to 60%. Outsourced teams cover 12+ regulatory areas, track changes from 8+ regulators, and eliminate recruitment, training, and attrition costs entirely.
Compliance advisory focuses on regulatory filing and regulatory adherence under the Companies Act 2013, GST Act, Labour Codes, and SEBI LODR. Legal advisory covers litigation, contract drafting, dispute resolution, and NCLT matters. Compliance is proactive and calendar-driven; legal advisory is typically reactive and case-specific.
Annual filing services cover only MCA forms (MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR-3 KYC) once a year, typically priced at ₹3,999 to ₹5,000. Compliance advisory is year-round management covering 12+ regulatory areas, regulatory change monitoring, risk assessment, compliance calendar, and monthly reports at ₹2,499/month with a dedicated manager.
IncorpX assigns a single dedicated compliance manager for multi-entity businesses, maintaining separate compliance calendars for each entity (Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC) under one account. Consolidated monthly reports cover all entities, and regulatory changes are mapped to each entity type. Multi-entity packages start at ₹4,999/month for 2 to 3 entities.
To onboard, businesses must provide their Certificate of Incorporation, MOA and AOA, company PAN and TAN, GST registration certificate, board resolutions and minutes (past 3 years), audited financial statements, list of directors with DIN, and statutory registers. Digital copies are acceptable for the initial assessment phase.
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