MCA Extends FY25 Annual Filings to Jan 31 Amid Portal Glitches, Waives Late Fees

• Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) extends the deadline for FY25 annual filings to January 31, 2026.
• Extension granted due to widespread user complaints about technical glitches and frequent timeouts on the MCA portal.
• Companies can now file e-Forms like MGT-7, MGT-7A, and AOC-4 series without additional fees until the new deadline.
• The previous deadline for these filings was December 31, 2025.
• The move benefits companies, LLPs, and NBFCs, but missing the new deadline will incur penalties.

Why It Matters: MCA extends FY25 annual filing deadline to Jan 31, 2026, waiving late fees due to portal issues.