MGT-7 Due Date, Penalty and How to File
MGT-7 (Annual Return (MGT-7)) applies to Private Limited Company. Annual return within 60 days of the AGM (about 28 Nov). Penalty Rs 100/day, no cap.
MGT-7 at a glance
- Form
- MGT-7
- Applies to
- Private Limited Company
- Due date
- 28 November every year
- Category
- MCA / ROC
- Filing portal
- MCA V3
- CA required
- Yes, a CA/CS is required
- Penalty / consequence
- Penalty Rs 100/day, no cap.
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 MGT-7 applies, and when you can skip it
Private companies that are NOT small companies (paid-up capital over Rs 4 cr or turnover over Rs 40 cr).
Small companies file MGT-7A instead of MGT-7.
MGT-7: frequently asked
What is the due date of MGT-7?+
MGT-7 (Annual Return (MGT-7)) is due 28 November every year.
Who needs to file MGT-7?+
MGT-7 applies to Private Limited Company. Private companies that are NOT small companies (paid-up capital over Rs 4 cr or turnover over Rs 40 cr).
What is the penalty for late MGT-7?+
Penalty Rs 100/day, no cap.
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