Filing guide / MCA / ROC
MGT-7A Due Date, Penalty and How to File
MGT-7A (Annual Return, OPC and small company (MGT-7A)) applies to One Person Company (OPC). Abridged annual return for OPCs and small companies, within 60 days of the (deemed) AGM date (about 28 Nov). Penalty Rs 100/day, no cap.
MGT-7A at a glance
- Form
- MGT-7A
- Applies to
- One Person Company (OPC)
- 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.
MGT-7A: frequently asked
What is the due date of MGT-7A?+
MGT-7A (Annual Return, OPC and small company (MGT-7A)) is due 28 November every year.
Who needs to file MGT-7A?+
MGT-7A applies to One Person Company (OPC).
What is the penalty for late MGT-7A?+
Penalty Rs 100/day, no cap.
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