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⚠️ Key Annual Deadlines AOC-4: 29 October · MGT-7: 28 November · ITR-6: 31 October · Penalty ₹100/day per form
📊 Understanding Public Ltd
Public Limited Company vs Private Limited
A Public Limited Company can raise funds from the public, list on stock exchanges and offer ESOPs to employees — but carries significantly higher compliance obligations than a Pvt Ltd.
Feature🏛 Public Ltd🏢 Pvt Ltd
Minimum directors required3 directors2 directors
Minimum shareholders7 shareholders2 shareholders
Can raise public depositsYes — with RBI approvalNo
Stock exchange listing (IPO)Yes — BSE / NSE eligibleNot permitted
Annual ROC filing formMGT-7 (full form)MGT-7A (simplified)
XBRL filing mandatoryAlways mandatoryOnly above thresholds
Secretarial Audit (MR-3)Mandatory (paid-up ≥₹10Cr)Only if applicable
SEBI LODR complianceListed cos — mandatoryNot applicable
Board meetings minimum4 per year4 per year
Minimum paid-up capital₹5 lakhNo minimum
⏰ Annual Compliance Calendar
Key Due Dates — Every Year
All Public Limited Companies — active, listed or unlisted — must complete these filings every year. Penalty: ₹100/day per form with no upper cap on ROC filings.
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Financial Statements
29 October every year
AOC-4 / AOC-4 XBRL₹100/day penalty
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Annual Return
28 November every year
MGT-7 (Full Form)₹100/day penalty
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Auditor Appointment
30 September every year
ADT-1₹300/day penalty
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Director KYC
30 September every year
DIR-3 KYC₹5,000 penalty
📌 Public Ltd uses MGT-7 (not MGT-7A) — the full Annual Return form required for all Public Limited Companies. XBRL filing in AOC-4 is always mandatory regardless of turnover or capital. Secretarial Audit (Form MR-3) mandatory if paid-up capital ≥₹10Cr or turnover ≥₹250Cr.
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Company ITR
31 October every year
ITR-6₹5,000 late fee
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Tax Audit Report
30 September every year
Form 3CA / 3CD0.5% of turnover
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Advance Tax Q2
15 September every year
Challan 2801%/month interest
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Advance Tax Q3
15 December every year
Challan 2801%/month interest
📌 Corporate tax: 22% base (Sec 115BAA) = effective 25.17% with surcharge and cess. MAT at 15% of book profits (Sec 115JB). Dividend distributed by Public Ltd attracts TDS at 10% under Sec 194 for shareholders receiving more than ₹5,000.
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GSTR-1 Monthly
11th every month
Outward Supplies₹50–200/day
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GSTR-3B Monthly
20th every month
Tax Payment₹50–200/day
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GSTR-9 Annual
31 December every year
Annual Return₹200/day max 0.25% T/O
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GSTR-9C Audit
31 December every year
Turnover >₹5Cr₹200/day
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TDS Deposit
7th every month
Challan 2811.5%/month interest
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TDS Returns
Quarterly
24Q / 26Q / 27Q₹200/day penalty
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Dividend TDS
Within 7 days of payment
Sec 194 — Form 26QInterest if delayed
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EPF / ESI Monthly
15th every month
ECR + ESI ChallanDamages @ 5–25%
📌 Dividend TDS (Sec 194): Public Limited Companies must deduct TDS at 10% on dividend paid to any resident shareholder receiving more than ₹5,000 in a year. TDS certificate (Form 16A) must be issued. Foreign shareholder dividends: deduct TDS at applicable treaty rate or 20% under Sec 195.
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Quarterly Results
45 days after quarter end
SEBI LODR Reg 33SEBI penalty
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Annual Report to BSE/NSE
Within 21 days of AGM
LODR Regulation 34Exchange penalty
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Insider Trading Compliance
Ongoing / quarterly
SEBI PIT RegulationsCriminal prosecution
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Shareholding Pattern
21 days after each quarter
LODR Regulation 31Exchange fine
📌 For Listed Public Ltd Companies only. SEBI LODR (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 apply once listed on BSE or NSE. Key obligations: quarterly financial results within 45 days, shareholding pattern disclosure, corporate governance report, related party transaction approvals, insider trading window closure. SEBI penalties can be severe — up to ₹25 crore per violation.
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Everything Your Public Limited Company Needs
From post-incorporation to SEBI compliance — click any service for its dedicated page with process and pricing.
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The complete peace-of-mind package for your Public Limited Company — AOC-4 XBRL, MGT-7, ITR-6, GST Returns, TDS, Director KYC, Secretarial Audit and Dividend TDS compliance bundled under a dedicated CA + CS team. Nothing missed. Zero penalties.
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✅ Everything Included
✅ AOC-4 XBRL Financial Statements
✅ MGT-7 Full Annual Return
✅ Corporate Income Tax (ITR-6)
✅ GST Returns — Monthly & Annual
✅ TDS Filing + Dividend TDS Sec 194
✅ All Director KYC (DIR-3)
✅ Secretarial Audit MR-3 (if applicable)
✅ Dedicated CA + CS on WhatsApp
📅 Annual Compliances — Mandatory Every Year
Annual
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MCA Annual Filing
AOC-4 XBRL + MGT-7
Financial statements in XBRL format + full Annual Return MGT-7. Always mandatory for Public Ltd — XBRL is compulsory regardless of company size.
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Annual💰
Income Tax Filing (ITR-6)
ITR-6 + Form 3CD
Corporate ITR-6 with mandatory tax audit. 22% base rate (Sec 115BAA). MAT at 15%. Dividend TDS under Sec 194 planning included.
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Annual📊
XBRL Filing with ROC
AOC-4 XBRL
Mandatory for all Public Ltd companies. Financial data in XBRL taxonomy format as per MCA mandate. Filed with ROC along with AOC-4 before 29 October every year.
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Monthly🧾
GST Returns & Compliance
GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 9C
Monthly GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B. Annual GSTR-9. GSTR-9C reconciliation for turnover above ₹5 crore. Input tax credit reconciliation with 2A/2B.
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Quarterly💳
TDS / TCS Filing
24Q, 26Q, 27Q + Sec 194
Salary TDS (24Q), non-salary (26Q), foreign payments (27Q). Dividend TDS under Sec 194. Form 16 / 16A issuance. Monthly deposit by 7th.
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Monthly👥
Payroll, EPF & ESI
EPF + ESI + PT
Full payroll management, EPF ECR challan, ESI, professional tax, payslips, Form 16 year-end. EPF and ESI mandatory for Public Ltd with employees.
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📂 Secretarial & ROC Filings
Annual
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Secretarial Audit (MR-3)
Form MR-3
Mandatory for Public Ltd with paid-up capital ≥₹10Cr or turnover ≥₹250Cr. Conducted by a Practicing Company Secretary. Filed with annual report.
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Ongoing🗂
Board & AGM Secretarial
4 Board Meetings + AGM
Minimum 4 board meetings per year. Mandatory AGM within 6 months of financial year end. Notice, agenda, minutes, resolutions — all statutory records.
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Annual🔍
Statutory Auditor
ADT-1
Appointment and ratification at AGM. ADT-1 filing within 15 days. Rotation mandatory every 5 years (Sec 139). Public Ltd must have a Chartered Accountant as statutory auditor.
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One-Time📄
Public Issue / Rights Issue
PAS-3 + SEBI / MCA
Rights issue, bonus issue, QIP or public issue of shares. SEBI filings for listed companies. PAS-3 allotment return, share certificates, cap table update.
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Mandatory💹
Dematerialisation
ISIN + Demat
Mandatory for all Public Ltd companies. ISIN from NSDL/CDSL, demat accounts for all shareholders, conversion of physical share certificates.
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Annual📑
DPT-3 & Other Forms
DPT-3, MSME-1, SFT
DPT-3 return of deposits by 30 June. MSME-1 bi-annual. Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) where applicable. Managed proactively by TAXAJ.
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✏️ Changes & Conversions
Change
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Add / Remove Directors
DIR-12
Public Ltd must always have minimum 3 directors. Appointment/resignation via DIR-12 within 30 days. Independent director appointments for listed companies as per SEBI LODR.
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Change🏷
Change Company Name
INC-24 + Special Resolution
Name change via Special Resolution + ROC approval. For listed companies, BSE/NSE intimation required. Name must end with "Limited" (not "Pvt Ltd").
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Convert🔄
Convert Pvt Ltd → Public Ltd
Special Resolution + ROC
Convert your Private Limited Company to Public Limited — IPO readiness, ESOPs, public shareholding. Requires min 7 shareholders and 3 directors post conversion.
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Restructure🏗
Corporate Restructuring
NCLT / SEBI / MCA
Merger, demerger, acquisition, slump sale for Public Ltd — NCLT petition, scheme of arrangement, SEBI open offer obligations, valuation and stamp duty.
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Change📈
Increase Share Capital
SH-7 + Special Resolution
Increase authorised or paid-up capital for IPO readiness or fund raise. SH-7 with ROC, MOA amendment, stamp duty. SEBI filings for listed companies.
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Wind Up🔒
Winding Up Public Ltd
NCLT / Voluntary Winding
Voluntary winding up, NCLT-supervised winding up or STK-2 strike-off for dormant Public Ltd. Listed company delisting from BSE/NSE coordinated with SEBI.
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✅ Full Compliance Checklist
Everything Your Public Ltd Must Do Every Year
TAXAJ tracks all of these for your company — nothing slips through the cracks.
📋 ROC / MCA Filings
AOC-4 XBRL: Financial Statements 29 Oct
MGT-7: Full Annual Return 28 Nov
ADT-1: Auditor Appointment 30 Sep
DIR-3 KYC: All directors 30 Sep
DPT-3: Return of deposits 30 Jun
MSME-1: Outstanding MSME payments Apr / Oct
4 Board Meetings minimum Quarterly
AGM: Annual General Meeting 30 Sep
💰 Tax Compliances
ITR-6: Corporate Income Tax 31 Oct
Tax Audit: Form 3CA / 3CD 30 Sep
Advance Tax: 4 installments Quarterly
Dividend TDS: Sec 194 Within 7 days
GSTR-1: Monthly outward supplies 11th monthly
GSTR-3B: Monthly GST payment 20th monthly
GSTR-9 / 9C: Annual GST return 31 Dec
TDS Returns: 24Q / 26Q / 27Q Quarterly
🏛 SEBI (Listed Cos)
Quarterly financial results — LODR Reg 33 45 days
Shareholding pattern — LODR Reg 31 21 days
Annual Report to exchange — Reg 34 21 days
Corporate Governance Report — Reg 27 Quarterly
Related Party Transaction approvals Quarterly
Insider Trading window closure Before results
UPSI tracking and disclosures Ongoing
Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Quarterly
📊 Secretarial & HR
Secretarial Audit MR-3 (if applicable) Annual
Statutory Registers — Members, Directors Ongoing
Demat of all shares — ISIN Mandatory
EPF ECR Challan 15th monthly
ESI Challan 15th monthly
POSH Compliance — Internal Committee Annual
CSR if net profit ≥₹5Cr or T/O ≥₹1000Cr Annual
Independent Director declarations 1st April
⚠️ Penalties
What Happens If You Miss Deadlines?
MCA penalties compound daily. SEBI penalties can be up to ₹25 crore per violation for listed companies. Non-compliance risks director disqualification and prosecution.
| Filing / Obligation | Due Date | Penalty for Default | Risk Level |
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| AOC-4 / AOC-4 XBRL | 29 October | ₹100/day — no upper cap | Director disqualification |
| MGT-7 Annual Return | 28 November | ₹100/day — no upper cap | Company strike-off |
| DIR-3 KYC (all directors) | 30 September | ₹5,000 flat fee per director | DIN deactivated |
| ITR-6 Corporate Tax Return | 31 October | ₹5,000 late fee Sec 234F | Prosecution Sec 276CC |
| GSTR-3B Monthly | 20th monthly | ₹50–200/day depending on turnover | GSTIN cancellation |
| Secretarial Audit MR-3 | With Annual Report | ₹1,00,000 + ₹500/day | ROC scrutiny |
| SEBI LODR Quarterly Results | 45 days after quarter | ₹1,000/day to ₹25Cr per violation | SEBI action |
| Dividend TDS Sec 194 | Within 7 days | 1.5%/month interest + penalty | Tax department notice |
⚙️ How It Works
TAXAJ Handles Everything in 4 Steps
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Share Company Details
CIN, latest MCA filings, audited accounts, GST and IT credentials. Listed cos share SEBI login details.
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CA + CS Assigned
Dedicated CA and Company Secretary review all pending items and share a year-round compliance calendar.
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Filings Prepared
XBRL-format financials, MGT-7, ITR-6, board minutes, secretarial audit — you review and approve before submission.
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Filed & Acknowledged
All filings submitted on MCA, IT and GST portals. Exchange filings for listed cos. SRNs and acknowledgements shared.
🏆 Why TAXAJ
Why 500+ Public Companies Trust TAXAJ
CA + CS dual expertise. Higher compliance burden handled seamlessly.
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CA + CS Dual Team
Public Ltd needs both CA and CS — TAXAJ provides both under one engagement.
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XBRL Filing Specialists
XBRL is mandatory for all Public Ltd — our team converts financial data to XBRL format every year.
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SEBI LODR Support
Quarterly results, shareholding patterns, governance reports — listed company obligations all covered.
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Proactive Alerts
WhatsApp reminders 15 days before every MCA, SEBI and exchange filing deadline.
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Zero Late Fee Record
No TAXAJ public company client has paid an AOC-4 or MGT-7 late penalty on our watch.
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WhatsApp-First Support
Your CA and CS respond same-day. No call centres. One point of contact for everything.
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All ROC Jurisdictions
Delhi, Bihar, Bangalore, Goa and every ROC jurisdiction across India — one pan-India team.
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MCA + SEBI Notice Handling
Any MCA, SEBI or exchange query handled by your CA + CS at no extra charge.
❓ FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Every Public Ltd must file: (1) AOC-4 XBRL financial statements by 29 October, (2) MGT-7 full annual return by 28 November, (3) ITR-6 corporate tax by 31 October, (4) Tax Audit Form 3CD by 30 September, (5) DIR-3 KYC for all directors by 30 September. Monthly: GSTR-1/3B, TDS deposit by 7th. Quarterly: TDS returns, advance tax. Annual: GSTR-9, DPT-3, MSME-1. Listed companies additionally: quarterly results, shareholding pattern and all SEBI LODR obligations.
MGT-7 is the full Annual Return form required for Public Limited Companies and large private limited companies. MGT-7A is a simplified Annual Return form introduced for small companies and One Person Companies. Public Limited Companies must always file MGT-7 — not the simplified MGT-7A. The due date for both is 28 November every year (60 days from AGM date). TAXAJ prepares and files MGT-7 for all public companies on time.
Yes — XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) filing in AOC-4 is mandatory for all Public Limited Companies in India regardless of their turnover or paid-up capital. This is unlike private limited companies where XBRL applies only above certain thresholds. The financial statements must be converted to XBRL format as per the taxonomy prescribed by MCA and filed along with AOC-4 by 29 October every year. TAXAJ's team handles this conversion every year. XBRL Filing Service →
Public Limited Companies must deduct TDS at 10% under Section 194 on dividend paid to resident shareholders if the dividend exceeds ₹5,000 in a year per shareholder. For foreign shareholders, TDS is deducted at the applicable DTAA treaty rate or 20% plus surcharge and cess under Section 195 if no treaty. TDS must be deposited within 7 days of payment. Form 26Q return must be filed. Form 16A (TDS certificate) must be issued to shareholders. TDS Compliance Service →
Secretarial Audit in Form MR-3 is mandatory for Public Limited Companies with paid-up share capital of ₹10 crore or more, OR turnover of ₹250 crore or more. It must be conducted by a Practicing Company Secretary (PCS) and the report attached to the Annual Report. Even if below these thresholds, TAXAJ recommends voluntary secretarial audit for all Public Ltd companies to identify compliance gaps before regulators do. Secretarial Compliance →
Listed Public Limited Companies must comply with SEBI LODR (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015. Key obligations: (1) Quarterly financial results within 45 days of each quarter end, (2) Annual Report to exchange within 21 days of AGM, (3) Shareholding pattern disclosure within 21 days of each quarter, (4) Corporate governance report quarterly, (5) Related party transaction approvals, (6) Insider trading window closure before results, (7) UPSI disclosures, (8) Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit every quarter. SEBI penalties can be up to ₹25 crore per violation.
A Public Limited Company must have a minimum of 3 directors and maximum of 15 directors (expandable by special resolution). For listed companies, SEBI LODR requires: at least one-third of the board to be independent directors, at least one woman director, a Managing Director or CEO, and a Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. Every director must have a DIN and must complete DIR-3 KYC by 30 September every year.
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