AGM (Sec 96) Due Date, Penalty and How to File
AGM (Sec 96) (Annual General Meeting (AGM)) applies to Private Limited Company. AGM within 6 months of FY end (by 30 Sep for an Apr to Mar FY) and within 15 months of the last AGM. OPCs are exempt. A 3-month ROC extension is possible on application (GNL-1).
AGM (Sec 96) at a glance
- Form
- AGM (Sec 96)
- Applies to
- Private Limited Company
- Due date
- 30 September every year
- Category
- Governance
- Filing portal
- Internal
- CA required
- No, you can file it yourself
Dates reflect Indian statute as of mid-2026 and are extension prone (the MCA and CBDT issue circulars). Always confirm with your CA before filing.
When AGM (Sec 96) applies, and when you can skip it
All private companies (not OPCs).
OPCs do not hold an AGM; the resolution is recorded in the minutes book.
AGM (Sec 96): frequently asked
What is the due date of AGM (Sec 96)?+
AGM (Sec 96) (Annual General Meeting (AGM)) is due 30 September every year.
Who needs to file AGM (Sec 96)?+
AGM (Sec 96) applies to Private Limited Company. All private companies (not OPCs).
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