Stamp Duty payable for registration of Articles of Association in Kerala revised from Rs.1000/- to Rs.10000/- w.e.f 01/04/2013 vide THE KERALA FINANCE BILL, 2013. New version of Form 18, 23C, DIN-1 and DIN-4 will be available on the Portal, effective 25th December, 2012. All Stakeholders are requested to use the new version w.e.f. 25th December, 2012 (6.00 AM) as the current version of these Forms will be discontinued.  *As per General Circular number 39/2012 dated 12.12.2012, time limit to file financial statements in XBRL mode (for the financial year commencing on or after 01.04.2011) without any additional fee has been extended upto 15th January'2013 or within 30 days of AGM of the company , which ever is later.  *New Form I-XBRL (Cost audit Report) and Form A-XBRL (Compliance Report) will be available on the Portal effective 2nd December, 2012. All Stakeholders are requested to use these forms for filings of Cost Audit report and Compliance report w.e.f. 2nd December, 2012 (6.00 AM)  *MCA Front offices situated at Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata are being discontinued with effect from Monday,the 8th of October, 2012, and hence, will not be available to offer any assistance to MCA stakeholders. Kindly plan your activities accordingly.Helpdesk Services are available at RoC Offices.Please call 011-64506000, 64580582, 64580584, 26235707, 26235708 & 26235709 for Delhi, 022-22812627/22020295/22846954 for Mumbai, 033-2287-0267 for Kolkatta and 044-28270071 for Chennai.  *New version of Form DIN-4 will be available on the Portal, effective 28th October, 2012. All Stakeholders are requested to use new version w.e.f. 28th October, 2012 (6.00 AM) as the current version of Form DIN-4 will be discontinued.  *New version of Form 23AC will be available on the MCA website w.e.f. 4th October, 2012. All Stakeholders are requested to use new version w.e.f. 4th October, 2012, as the current version of this Form will be discontinued thereafter.  *New version of Form 23AC and Form 23ACA (vide notification dated 21st September, 2012) will be available on the MCA website for filing w.e.f. 30th September, 2012. All Stakeholders are requested to use new version w.e.f. 30th September, 2012 (6.00 AM), as the current version of these Forms will be discontinued thereafter.  *New version of Refund Form will be available on the Portal, effective 16th September, 2012. All Stakeholders are requested to use new version w.e.f. 16th September, 2012 (6.00 AM) as the current version of Refund Form will be discontinued.  *New Form 24AAA (vide notification dated 10.07.2012) and new version of Form 21 and 23 (vide notification dated 26.07.2012) will be available on the Portal, effective 12th August, 2012. All Stakeholders are requested to use new version w.e.f. 12th August, 2012 (6.00 AM) as the current version of Form 21 and 23 will be discontinued.  *Last date for filing the Form 23B without fee has been further extended. Fee shall be charged on any eForm 23B filed on or after 12th August, 2012. You are therefore advised to file the pending eForms within the time limit to avoid any last minute rush. Refer circular number 22/2012 dated 03/08/2012 for details.  *New version of Form 8, 10 and 17 (vide notification dated 19.07.2012) will be available on the Portal, effective 22nd July, 2012. All Stakeholders are requested to use new version w.e.f. 22nd July, 2012 (6.00 AM) as the current version of these forms will be discontinued  *New versions of all LLP eForms and of Form DIN-1 will be available on the Portal, effective 11th June, 2012, as part of integration of LLPs into the MCA21 system. All Stakeholders are requested to use new versions w.e.f. 11th June, 2012 (6.00 AM) as the earlier version of these forms will be discontinued.  *New version of Form DIN-4 will be available on the Portal, effective 29th May, 2012. All Stakeholders are requested to use new version w.e.f. 29th May, 2012 (6.00 AM) as the current version of this form will be discontinued.  *New version of Form 23C and Form 23D will be available on the Portal, effective 21st April, 2012. All Stakeholders are requested to use new version w.e.f. 21st April, 2012 (6.00 AM) as the current version of these forms will be discontinued.  *New version of Form 32 will be available on the Portal, effective 12th February, 2012. All Stakeholders are requested to use new version w.e.f. 12th February, 2012 (6.00 AM) as the current version of this form will be discontinued.  *It has been observed that since DIN was made online, some professionals are certifying DIN form and attachments without exercising due diligence. Actions is being initiated against such professionals. Applicants are requested to ensure that all due procedures are followed at the time of making DIN application.

Latest Happenings

XBRL Portal

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has mandated filing of Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss statement in XBRL format.

Company Growth

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has registered more than 3 lakh companies on-line since its implementation in 2006.


The Companies Bill, 2012 as passed by Lok Sabha on 18th December, 2012

Release of MCA XBRL Validation Tool (for Costing taxonomy)

MCA XBRL Validation Tool (for costing taxonomy) has been released and XBRL filings of Cost Audit report and Compliance report have been enabled on MCA website with effect from 02.12.2012.Stakeholders are also advised to refer to the ‘Filing Manual for Costing Taxonomy’ available on the XBRL portal for filing the Cost audit report and Compliance report in XBRL format.


Updated Costing Taxonomy and revised business rules

Based on the feedback received from various stakeholders, the Costing taxonomy has been updated. The business rules have also been revised based on the updated taxonomy. Further, MCA XBRL Validation Tool (for costing taxonomy) has been developed and is currently under testing. The tool shall be released on 2nd December, 2012. Filing of the Cost Audit Report and Compliance report on the MCA portal shall also be enabled w.e.f. 2nd December, 2012.


MCA XBRL Validation Tool (Final Version)

Final version of the MCA XBRL Validation Tool (for Financial Statements based upon new Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956) has been released. XBRL filings of financial statements for accounting year commencing on or after 01.04.2011 have been enabled on MCA website with effect from 14.10.2012. Stakeholders are also advised to refer to the ‘Filing Manual’ available on the XBRL portal for filing the financial statements in XBRL format.


Updated Taxonomy & Business Rules for C & I Companies for FY 11-12 Filings

Based on the feedback received from various stakeholders, the C&I taxonomy has been updated. The business rules have also been revised based on the updated taxonomy.


 Important Notices
  • XBRL India has issued the exposure draft of elements specific for power sector companies for inclusion in C&I taxonomy.    Click here for details.
  • Notice for filing Form-8 (Statement of Account & Solvency) for the Financial Year ended 31-03-2012   View more
  • NEW LLP PORTAL – GUIDELINES FOR STAKE HOLDERS   View more
  • Changes to Name Availability Guideline   View more
  • Induction of Union Bank of India as Payment Gateway   View more
  • Investor Education and Protection Fund   View more
  • Stopping of filing of LLP forms for integration to MCA21 system   View more
  • Integration of LLP System into MCA21   View more
  • Stopping of Form 23AC and Form 23AC- XBRL for financial year starting on or after 01.04.2011   View more
  • Stopping of Form I- Cost Audit Report and Form A- Compliance Report   View more
  • DSC-role-check for Banks/Financial institutions   View more
  • Public Search of Trademark   View more
  • Introducing NEFT in MCA   View more
  • Corporate Bank Account   View more

Important Notice

MCA Portal services will not be available from 2300 hours on 18 May 2013 to 0500 hours on 19 May 2013 due to maintenance. Inconvenience is regretted