MCA Compliance
MGT-7 Filing Guide: Your Company's Annual Return
MGT-7 is your company's annual return — a snapshot of shareholding, directors and the year's changes. Here is what it captures, when it is due, and how it differs from AOC-4.
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Alongside your financials (AOC-4), the MCA wants a yearly snapshot of who owns and runs the company. That is MGT-7 — and keeping it consistent with AOC-4 keeps you off the scrutiny radar.
Quick answer
MGT-7 is the annual return filed with the ROC, capturing your shareholding pattern, members, directors/KMP and the year's changes as at the financial year-end. It is generally due within 60 days of the AGM. Small companies and OPCs file the simpler MGT-7A.
What MGT-7 captures
- The shareholding pattern and list of members
- Directors and key managerial personnel
- Changes during the year (shares, directors)
- Other prescribed company particulars
When it is due
Generally within 60 days of the AGM — so slightly after AOC-4 (which is ~30 days). Both are measured from the AGM date.
MGT-7 vs MGT-7A
Small companies and One Person Companies file MGT-7A, a simplified version. We confirm which form applies to your company.
Keep it consistent with AOC-4
The department compares the two filings. Shareholding and figures in MGT-7 should reconcile with AOC-4 — mismatches invite scrutiny. We reconcile both before filing.
Common mistakes
- Shareholding not matching records or AOC-4
- Missing director or KMP changes
- Filing after the 60-day window
- Using MGT-7 when MGT-7A applies (or vice versa)
File MGT-7 with AOC-4, reconciled and on time, and the annual return is done right.
Ready to act?
File your annual return on time
We prepare MGT-7 (or MGT-7A), reconcile it with AOC-4 and file within the deadline — accurate and penalty-free.
Frequently asked questions
What is MGT-7?
The annual return e-form filed with the ROC, capturing the company's shareholding, members, directors and the year's changes as at the financial year-end.
What is MGT-7A?
A simplified annual return for small companies and One Person Companies.
When is MGT-7 due?
Generally within 60 days of the AGM.
How is MGT-7 different from AOC-4?
MGT-7 is the annual return (shareholding, directors); AOC-4 is the financial statements. Companies file both each year.
What is the late fee for MGT-7?
₹100 per day with no cap until filed.
Does MGT-7 need to match AOC-4?
The data should be consistent — mismatches can invite scrutiny, so we reconcile both before filing.
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Ready to act?
File your annual return on time
We prepare MGT-7 (or MGT-7A), reconcile it with AOC-4 and file within the deadline — accurate and penalty-free.
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