MSME Form I Due Date, Penalty and How to File
MSME Form I (MSME dues return, October to March (MSME-1)) applies to Private Limited Company and One Person Company (OPC). Half-yearly return of dues to micro and small enterprise suppliers outstanding beyond 45 days, for Oct to Mar, by 30 April. Penalty up to Rs 20,000 plus daily fine on officers.
MSME Form I at a glance
- Form
- MSME Form I
- Applies to
- Private Limited Company and One Person Company (OPC)
- Due date
- 30 April every year
- Category
- MCA / ROC
- Filing portal
- MCA V3
- CA required
- Recommended (a CA/CS helps)
- Penalty / consequence
- Penalty up to Rs 20,000 plus daily fine on officers.
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 MSME Form I applies, and when you can skip it
Payments to registered micro/small suppliers are outstanding for more than 45 days.
If no such dues exceed 45 days, the return is not required.
MSME Form I: frequently asked
What is the due date of MSME Form I?+
MSME Form I (MSME dues return, October to March (MSME-1)) is due 30 April every year.
Who needs to file MSME Form I?+
MSME Form I applies to Private Limited Company and One Person Company (OPC). Payments to registered micro/small suppliers are outstanding for more than 45 days.
What is the penalty for late MSME Form I?+
Penalty up to Rs 20,000 plus daily fine on officers.
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