Board meeting (Sec 173) Due Date, Penalty and How to File
Board meeting (Sec 173) (First Board Meeting) applies to Private Limited Company and One Person Company (OPC). First board meeting within 30 days of incorporation; record minutes. (An OPC with a single director records the decision instead of holding a meeting.)
Board meeting (Sec 173) at a glance
- Form
- Board meeting (Sec 173)
- Applies to
- Private Limited Company and One Person Company (OPC)
- Due date
- Once, within 30 days of incorporation
- Category
- Governance
- Filing portal
- Internal (no online filing)
- 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.
Board meeting (Sec 173): frequently asked
What is the due date of Board meeting (Sec 173)?+
Board meeting (Sec 173) (First Board Meeting) is due once, within 30 days of incorporation.
Who needs to file Board meeting (Sec 173)?+
Board meeting (Sec 173) applies to Private Limited Company and One Person Company (OPC).
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