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MCA Extends DPT-3 Filing Due Date to 31 July 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has provided relief to companies by allowing the filing of Form DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) for FY 2025-26 without additional fees up to 31 July 2026. Key Highlights
Original due date: 30 June 2026
Extended date: 31 July 2026
Benefit: No additional filing fees will be charged up to 31 July 2026.
Reason for relaxation: Capacity enhancement/restoration activities at the MCA Data Centre following a fire incident on 05 June 2026.
The MCA has extended the timeline for filing Form DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) for FY 2025-26. While the statutory due date remains 30 June 2026, companies can now file the form up to 31 July 2026 without additional fees. The relaxation has been granted due to technical restoration activities at the MCA Data Centre after the fire incident of 05 June 2026.
Circular: General Circular No. 02/2026 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Extract of the Relaxation : Companies may file Form DPT-3 for the financial year 2025-26 up to 31 July 2026 without payment of additional fees.
















