{"id":29594,"date":"2025-08-02T19:21:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T13:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/?p=29594"},"modified":"2025-08-20T17:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T11:31:50","slug":"roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/","title":{"rendered":"ROC Return Filing-Migration of MGT-7\/MGT-7A to MCA V3 Portal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d6199cab4a2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d6199cab4a2\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#Migration_of_Form_MGT-7_MGT-7A_to_MCA_V3_Portal_%E2%80%93_Required_Action_for_Annual_Return_Filing\" title=\"Migration of Form MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A to MCA V3 Portal \u2013 Required Action for Annual Return Filing\">Migration of Form MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A to MCA V3 Portal \u2013 Required Action for Annual Return Filing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#What_Is_the_MCA_V3_Portal_Migration\" title=\"What Is the MCA V3 Portal Migration?\">What Is the MCA V3 Portal Migration?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#Key_Forms_Migrated_Under_Lot_3\" title=\"Key Forms Migrated Under Lot 3\u00a0\">Key Forms Migrated Under Lot 3\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#Additional_Filing_Actions_Linked_Related_Forms\" title=\"Additional Filing Actions (Linked &amp; Related Forms)\">Additional Filing Actions (Linked &amp; Related Forms)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#Filing_Process_on_V3_Portal_Form_MGT-7_MGT-7A_to_MCA_V3_Portal\" title=\"Filing Process (on V3 Portal):\u00a0Form MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A to MCA V3 Portal\">Filing Process (on V3 Portal):\u00a0Form MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A to MCA V3 Portal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#Key_Changes_to_Form_MGT-7\" title=\"Key Changes to Form MGT-7:\">Key Changes to Form MGT-7:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#Key_Changes_to_AOC-4_and_Related_Forms\" title=\"Key Changes to AOC-4 and Related Forms:\">Key Changes to AOC-4 and Related Forms:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#Documents_Required_for_Filing_Form_MGT-7_MGT-7A_to_MCA_V3_Portal\" title=\"Documents Required for Filing\u00a0Form MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A to MCA V3 Portal\">Documents Required for Filing\u00a0Form MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A to MCA V3 Portal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#Pre-requisites_Before_Filing_MGT-7_MGT-7A_on_V3\" title=\"Pre-requisites Before Filing MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A on V3\">Pre-requisites Before Filing MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A on V3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#Auditor_and_Cost_Auditor_Form_Updates\" title=\"Auditor and Cost Auditor Form Updates:\">Auditor and Cost Auditor Form Updates:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#Changes_to_Annual_Filing_Process_2025_Onwards\" title=\"Changes to Annual Filing Process (2025 Onwards)\">Changes to Annual Filing Process (2025 Onwards)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#Key_FAQs_Issued_by_MCA\" title=\"Key FAQs Issued by MCA\u00a0\">Key FAQs Issued by MCA\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#1_How_do_I_file_these_forms_on_V3\" title=\"1. How do I file these forms on V3?\">1. How do I file these forms on V3?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#2_Do_I_need_to_register_again_on_V3\" title=\"2. Do I need to register again on V3?\">2. Do I need to register again on V3?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#3_Are_old_SRNs_still_valid\" title=\"3. Are old SRNs still valid?\">3. Are old SRNs still valid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#4_What_type_of_DSC_is_required\" title=\"4. What type of DSC is required?\">4. What type of DSC is required?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#5_Are_these_forms_web-based_or_PDF-based\" title=\"5. Are these forms web-based or PDF-based?\">5. Are these forms web-based or PDF-based?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#6_Can_I_use_my_V2_login_for_V3\" title=\"6. Can I use my V2 login for V3?\">6. Can I use my V2 login for V3?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#7_Can_I_reuse_old_downloaded_forms\" title=\"7.  Can I reuse old downloaded forms?\">7.  Can I reuse old downloaded forms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#8_How_to_resubmit_a_rejected_form\" title=\"8.\u00a0How to resubmit a rejected form?\">8.\u00a0How to resubmit a rejected form?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/roc-return-filing-migration-of-mgt-7-mgt-7a-to-mca-v3-portal\/#9_Are_LLP_forms_migrated_too\" title=\"9. Are LLP forms migrated too?\">9. Are LLP forms migrated too?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22448\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MCA-E-Scrutiny.jpg\" alt=\"MCA E- Scrutiny\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MCA-E-Scrutiny.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MCA-E-Scrutiny-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MCA-E-Scrutiny-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MCA-E-Scrutiny-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MCA-E-Scrutiny-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Migration_of_Form_MGT-7_MGT-7A_to_MCA_V3_Portal_%E2%80%93_Required_Action_for_Annual_Return_Filing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Migration of Form MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A to MCA V3 Portal \u2013 Required Action for Annual Return Filing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"569\">In Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has migrated the Annual Return filing Forms MGT-7 and MGT-7A to the MCA V3 portal with immediate effect. Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), as part of its ongoing efforts to promote <em data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"548\">ease of doing business<\/em>, has announced the migration of the final set of 38 e-forms from the MCA V2 portal to the MCA V3 portal. This includes critical statutory forms such as MGT-7, MGT-7A, AOC-4, ADT-1, CRA-2, among others. As your Practising Company Secretary, we bring the following key updates and compliance requirements to your attention:<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"841\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_MCA_V3_Portal_Migration\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">What Is the MCA V3 Portal Migration?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"976\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>The MCA V3 portal is the latest digital interface introduced by the Ministry to replace the legacy V2 system. The upgrade brings:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1122\">\n<li data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1009\">\n<p data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1009\">\u2705 Real-time data validation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1044\">\n<p data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1044\">\u2705 Faster processing of e-forms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1081\">\n<p data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1081\">\u2705 Pre-filled company master data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1122\">\n<p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1122\">\u2705 Enhanced tracking and transparency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1359\">The migration is being implemented in phases. <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1179\">Lot 3<\/strong> covers 38 forms, many of which are <strong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1246\">mandatory for every company<\/strong>, such as <strong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1265\">AOC-4<\/strong> (financial statements), <strong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1299\">MGT-7<\/strong> (annual return), and <strong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1331\">DIR-11<\/strong> (resignation of directors).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"727\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Forms_Migrated_Under_Lot_3\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Key Forms Migrated Under Lot 3\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29601\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MCA.-.png\" alt=\"MCA.\" width=\"1536\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MCA.-.png 1536w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MCA.--300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MCA.--1024x359.png 1024w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MCA.--768x270.png 768w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MCA.--800x281.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"896\">\n<li data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"835\">\n<p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"835\">Form MGT-7: Applicable to all companies <em data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"786\">other than<\/em> Small Companies and One Person Companies (OPCs).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"896\">\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"896\">Form MGT-7A: Applicable to <em data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"895\">Small Companies and OPCs<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"896\">\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"896\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">These forms are now available exclusively on the MCA V3 portal for filing.\u00a0Key Forms Migrated:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1074\">\n<li data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"905\">\n<p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"905\">Annual Return Forms: MGT-7, MGT-7A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"970\">\n<p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"970\">Financial Statement Forms: AOC-4, AOC-4 XBRL, AOC-1, AOC-2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1028\">\n<p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1028\">Auditor Forms: ADT-1, ADT-3, newly introduced ADT-4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1074\">\n<p data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1074\">Cost Auditor Forms: CRA-2, CRA-4 (XBRL)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 244px;\" width=\"930\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1950\">\n<thead data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1480\">\n<tr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1480\">\n<th data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1430\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1418\">Category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1480\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1445\">Key Forms<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1950\">\n<tr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1636\">\n<td data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1585\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Annual Filing<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1636\">AOC-4, MGT-7, MGT-7A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1716\">\n<td data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1666\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Directors\/Shareholding<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1716\">DIR-11, DIR-12, SH-7, PAS-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1794\">\n<td data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1743\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Company Management<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1794\">MGT-14, ADT-1, INC-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1872\">\n<td data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1821\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Compliance Reporting<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1872\">MR-1, MSC-1, MSC-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1950\">\n<td data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1899\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Others<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1950\">GNL-2, GNL-3, CHG-1, CHG-4, CHG-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2342\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Filing_Actions_Linked_Related_Forms\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Additional Filing Actions (Linked &amp; Related Forms)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 183px;\" width=\"901\" data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2750\">\n<thead data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2383\">\n<tr data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2383\">\n<th data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2355\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2354\">Form<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2369\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2368\">Purpose<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2383\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2381\">Filing<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2750\">\n<tr data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2495\">\n<td data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2449\" data-col-size=\"sm\">AOC-4 \/ XBRL \/ CFS<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2469\">Filing financials<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2495\">Mandatory before MGT-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2546\">\n<td data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2508\" data-col-size=\"sm\">ADT-1<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2530\">Auditor Appointment<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2546\">Before AOC-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2604\">\n<td data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2560\" data-col-size=\"sm\">MGT-15<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2586\">AGM reporting (if held)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2604\">Within 30 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2670\">\n<td data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2617\" data-col-size=\"sm\">CSR-2<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2649\">CSR reporting (if applicable)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2670\">Linked with AOC-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2750\">\n<td data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2685\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Form 66<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2734\">Compliance certificate (for certain companies)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2750\">Before MGT-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filing_Process_on_V3_Portal_Form_MGT-7_MGT-7A_to_MCA_V3_Portal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1025\">Filing Process (on V3 Portal):\u00a0<\/strong>Form MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A to MCA V3 Portal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1383\">\n<li data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1235\">\n<p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1107\">Filing must be done using MCA V3 login credentials. This login can be from: Any Director of the company (registered as a Business User), or The Company\u2019s registered Business User account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1383\">\n<p data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1383\">Valid Digital Signatures of both the Director and Company Secretary \/ Practising Company Secretary are required for submission.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1383\">\n<p data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1383\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1118\">Key Changes to Form MGT-7:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1618\">\n<li data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1263\">\n<p data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1151\">Excel-based Attachments:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1263\">\n<li data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1196\">\n<p data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1196\">Shareholder and debenture holder lists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1234\">\n<p data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1234\">Board\/committee meeting details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1263\">\n<p data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1263\">Share transfer details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1364\">\n<p data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1364\">MGT-8 now part of MGT-7: Cannot be altered; observations to be inserted in designated section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1468\">\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1468\">Registered Office Photo: Mandatory photo showing external building and visible company nameplate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1541\">\n<p data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1541\">Geo-tagging: Latitude\/longitude of registered office now required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1618\">\n<p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1618\">Beneficial Ownership Table: Designated person details to be disclosed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1118\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Changes_to_Form_MGT-7\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1118\">Key Changes to Form MGT-7:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1618\">\n<li data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1263\">\n<p data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1151\">Excel-based Attachments:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1263\">\n<li data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1196\">\n<p data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1196\">Shareholder and debenture holder lists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1234\">\n<p data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1234\">Board\/committee meeting details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1263\">\n<p data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1263\">Share transfer details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1364\">\n<p data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1364\">MGT-8 now part of MGT-7: Cannot be altered; observations to be inserted in designated section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1468\">\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1468\">Registered Office Photo: Mandatory photo showing external building and visible company nameplate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1541\">\n<p data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1541\">Geo-tagging: Latitude\/longitude of registered office now required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1618\">\n<p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1618\">Beneficial Ownership Table: Designated person details to be disclosed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1598\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1598\">Migration Impact:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1824\">\n<li data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1632\">\n<p data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1632\">A new filing interface on V3 &amp; business user login is required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1710\">\n<p data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1710\">DSC-based submission via V3 portal. &amp;\u00a0Attachments and validation process may differ; companies must download latest e-form utility from MCA site.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1675\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Changes_to_AOC-4_and_Related_Forms\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1675\">Key Changes to AOC-4 and Related Forms:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"2126\">\n<li data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1768\">\n<p data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1768\">Board Report &amp; Auditor\u2019s Report: Now integrated as linked forms, not just attachments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1837\">\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1837\">AOC-1 &amp; AOC-2: Triggered automatically based on applicability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<p data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1913\">Editable Previous Year Figures: Changes require reasons to be stated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2019\">\n<p data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2019\">Merged Forms for Standalone &amp; Consolidated Financials: AOC-4 and AOC-4 CFS now integrated into one.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2126\">\n<p data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2126\">CIRP Companies Eligible: AOC-4 and MGT-7 can now be filed by companies under insolvency proceedings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1431\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Filing_Form_MGT-7_MGT-7A_to_MCA_V3_Portal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1431\">Documents Required for Filing\u00a0<\/strong>Form MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A to MCA V3 Portal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1431\">To proceed with the Annual Return filing, kindly provide the following documents\/information:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1855\">\n<li data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1581\">\n<p data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1581\">Signed Board\u2019s Report for the financial year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1683\">\n<p data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1683\">Financial Statements (including Balance Sheet, Profit &amp; Loss Account, and Notes to Accounts)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1730\">\n<p data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1730\">List of Shareholders as on 31st March<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1789\">\n<p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1789\">Details of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1855\">\n<p data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1855\">Any other documents required under the Companies Act, 2013<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1891\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-requisites_Before_Filing_MGT-7_MGT-7A_on_V3\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1891\">Pre-requisites Before Filing MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A on V3<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 205px;\" width=\"879\" data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2278\">\n<thead data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1925\">\n<tr data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1925\">\n<th data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1909\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1908\">Checklist<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1925\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1923\">Required<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2278\">\n<tr data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2007\">\n<td data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2001\" data-col-size=\"md\">Board\u2019s Report (Extract to be attached)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2007\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2044\">\n<td data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2038\" data-col-size=\"md\">Extract of Auditor\u2019s Report<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2044\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2100\">\n<td data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2094\" data-col-size=\"md\">Financial Statements (AOC-4 \/ CFS, etc.) filed<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2100\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2164\">\n<td data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2158\" data-col-size=\"md\">Details of shareholding \/ transfers \/ KMP \/ debentures<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2164\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2232\">\n<td data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2226\" data-col-size=\"md\">Ensure Digital Signature (DSC) of Director in V3 is active<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2232\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2278\">\n<td data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2272\" data-col-size=\"md\">Have a Business User Login on MCA V3<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2278\">\u2714\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2185\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auditor_and_Cost_Auditor_Form_Updates\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2185\">Auditor and Cost Auditor Form Updates:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2284\">ADT-1: Now includes audit committee recommendations and specific details of signing partner.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2376\">\n<p data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2376\">ADT-4: Now a formal e-form for statutory auditors to report fraud exceeding \u20b91 crore.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2559\">\n<p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2399\">CRA-2 &amp; CRA-4:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2559\">\n<li data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2482\">\n<p data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2482\">Additional reasons for appointment (e.g., amalgamation, vacancy) introduced.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2559\">\n<p data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2559\">Linking enabled between filings made pre and post amalgamation\/demerger.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Action Required from Your End\u00a0\u00a0We request you to kindly coordinate with us at the earliest to ensure timely:<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3115\">\n<p data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3115\">Preparation and submission of documents for AOC-4 and MGT-7\/7A,\u00a0Provision of Registered Office photographs with proper display of company name, Sharing of updated shareholder data, director\/KMP details, and board meeting records in the prescribed format.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3115\">\n<p data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3115\">Complete your Annual Return filing (Form MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A) well within the due date and avoid late filing fees or penalties.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2944\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changes_to_Annual_Filing_Process_2025_Onwards\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Changes to Annual Filing Process (2025 Onwards)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 235px;\" width=\"922\" data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3933\">\n<thead data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3070\">\n<tr data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3070\">\n<th data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2988\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3023\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3010\">Old Process (V2)<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3070\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3045\">New Process (V3)<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3933\">\n<tr data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3316\">\n<td data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3236\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Filing Platform<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3270\" data-col-size=\"sm\">MCA V2<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3316\" data-col-size=\"sm\">MCA V3 (portal.mca.gov.in)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3439\">\n<td data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3359\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Form Format<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3393\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Static PDF<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3439\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Dynamic downloadable PDF (updated often)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3564\">\n<td data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3482\" data-col-size=\"sm\">DSC Requirement<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3517\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Class 2\/3<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3564\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Class 3 only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3687\">\n<td data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3607\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Resubmission Process<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3641\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Manual<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3687\" data-col-size=\"sm\">&#8220;My Application&#8221; tab on V3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3810\">\n<td data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3730\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Business User Role<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3764\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Optional<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3810\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3933\">\n<td data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3853\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Pre-scrutiny &amp; Upload<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"3887\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Basic validation<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3933\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Real-time backend validation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2083\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has officially migrated 38 e-forms to the V3 portal, marking a significant change in how companies comply with statutory filing requirements. Annual filing forms like AOC-4, MGT-7, and DIR-11 are now to be filed via PDF uploads with real-time validation and mandatory Class 3 DSCs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2083\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Technical Tips for Smooth Filing :\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Use <\/span>Google Chrome<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> or <\/span>Microsoft Edge<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> (Firefox may cause issues) &amp; <\/span>clear the cache<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0before logging in also <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Update Java &amp; DSC drivers regularly. Professional <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Reach out to the MCA<\/span>\u00a0Helpdesk<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> for portal-related issues.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2083\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Businesses must adapt by registering as business users, updating digital setups, and following the new filing steps carefully to avoid delays or rejections. <\/span>Recommendations for Professionals &amp; Companies\n<ul data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3588\">\n<li data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3251\">\n<p data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3251\">Download latest e-forms only from MCA portal after July 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3336\">\n<p data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3336\">Avoid delays\u2014there may be technical glitches in initial days of V3 migration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3432\">\n<p data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3432\">Maintain all supporting documents (AGM Minutes, Financials, Registers, Auditor Reports).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3502\">\n<p data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3502\">Verify roles and authorities under MCA V3 Business User login.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3588\">\n<p data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3588\">Train internal teams \/ staff if required to navigate the V3 platform smoothly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2083\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_FAQs_Issued_by_MCA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Key FAQs Issued by MCA\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2128\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_do_I_file_these_forms_on_V3\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">1. <strong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2128\">How do I file these forms on V3?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2306\">\n<li data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2178\">\n<p data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2178\">Login via V3 with Business User credentials<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2228\">\n<p data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2228\">Download the latest PDF version of the form<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2281\">\n<p data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2281\">Fill offline, validate, affix DSC, then upload<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2306\">\n<p data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2306\">Pay fees and track SRN<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2353\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Do_I_need_to_register_again_on_V3\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">2. <strong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2353\">Do I need to register again on V3?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2450\">Yes. All users, including those with V2 credentials, must register afresh as Business Users.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2488\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Are_old_SRNs_still_valid\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">3. <strong data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2488\">Are old SRNs still valid?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2581\">Yes. SRNs generated on the V2 portal can be tracked using the &#8220;Track SRN&#8221; feature on V3.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2623\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_type_of_DSC_is_required\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">4. <strong data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2623\">What type of DSC is required?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2724\">Only Class 3 DSCs are accepted. Please ensure all DSCs are valid and mapped to the new platform.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2776\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Are_these_forms_web-based_or_PDF-based\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">5. <strong data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2776\">Are these forms web-based or PDF-based?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2884\">Forms like AOC-4 and MGT-7 are now PDF-based only, requiring offline fill-in and online upload.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5342\" data-end=\"5440\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_I_use_my_V2_login_for_V3\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>6. Can I use my V2 login for V3?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5342\" data-end=\"5440\">No, fresh Business User registration is required.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5442\" data-end=\"5539\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_I_reuse_old_downloaded_forms\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"5442\" data-end=\"5449\">7. <\/strong> Can I reuse old downloaded forms?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5442\" data-end=\"5539\">No, the system will reject outdated formats.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5643\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_to_resubmit_a_rejected_form\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>8.\u00a0How to resubmit a rejected form?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5643\">Go to \u201cMy Application\u201d &gt; Select Form &gt; Resubmit.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5645\" data-end=\"5761\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Are_LLP_forms_migrated_too\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>9. Are LLP forms migrated too?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5645\" data-end=\"5761\">Yes, but under separate batches. Refer to specific MCA notifications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Migration of Form MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A to MCA V3 Portal \u2013 Required Action for Annual Return Filing In Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has migrated the Annual Return filing Forms MGT-7 and MGT-7A to the MCA V3 portal with immediate effect. 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