Master in Accounts & high court Advocate
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Posted on 11 April 2025
The penalty for non-filing of ROC (Registrar of Companies) returns for the last 3 years can vary depending on the duration of the delay.
Here are the possible penalties: -
*Less than 30 days delay*: Normal fees apply -
*More than 30 days to 60 days delay*: 4 times the normal fees -
*More than 60 days to 90 days delay*: 6 times the normal fees -
*More than 90 days to 180 days delay*: 10 times the normal fees -
*More than 180 days to 270 days delay*:
12 times the normal fees Additionally, if the company continues to default, a further penalty of ₹100 per day may be imposed, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000.
In some cases, the ROC may also impose a penalty of ₹10,000 for non-filing of resolutions or agreements, with an additional ₹100 per day for continuing defaults, up to a maximum of ₹50,000.