Annual Company Compliance Calendar FY 2026-27 with key ROC, tax, and regulatory deadlines

Annual Company Compliance Calendar FY 2026-27: Due Dates

Introduction

Running a company in India also means keeping up with filings, deadlines, and legal rules along with day-to-day work. That’s basically what Company Compliance Calendar FY 2026-27 is making sure things like GST, ROC, TDS, and other requirements are filed on time without missing anything.

 

This Compliance Calendar FY 2026-27 simply helps you keep all these due dates in one place so nothing slips during busy months. Because honestly, missing a deadline can lead to penalties, late fees, or notices; and most of the time, it’s not intentional, just missed in the rush of work. At Ebizfiling, we’ve seen this happen with many businesses where compliance isn’t ignored, just not tracked properly.

 

In this blog, we will explain what company compliance means, why it matters, and how a compliance calendar for FY 2026-27 can help your business stay organized throughout the year.

 

Quick Insights

  • Company compliance is not something you do once a year; it keeps coming up every month, quarter, and year.
  • Missing even a small due date can lead to penalties or extra fees that could have been easily avoided.
  • Most of the work usually revolves around GST, ROC filings, and TDS-related compliances.
  • Keeping books of accounts and basic records updated regularly saves a lot of last-minute stress.
  • A simple compliance routine keeps the business organised and ready for audits or inspections anytime.

 

 Month Wise Company Compliance Calendar with Due Dates 2026-27 

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

7th April 2026

TDS/TCS Deposit

March 2026

All deductors/collectors

30th April 2026

MSME Form I

Oct 2025 – Mar 2026

Companies having outstanding MSME dues over 45 days

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

7th May 2026

TDS/TCS Deposit April 2026

All deductors/collectors

15th May 2026

PF / ESI Contribution April 2026

Applicable companies

31st May 2026

TDS Return – Form 138 / 140 / 144 Q4 (Jan–Mar 2026)

All deductors

31st May 2026

TCS Return – Form 143 Q4 (Jan–Mar 2026)

TCS collectors

31st May 2026

Form 130 / Form 131 (issue of certificates) FY 2025–26

Applicable deductors

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

7th June 2026

TDS/TCS Deposit May 2026

All deductors/collectors

15th June 2026

Advance Tax – 1st Instalment FY 2026–27

Taxpayers (>₹10,000 liability)

15th June 2026

PF / ESI Contribution May 2026

Applicable companies

30th June 2026

Form DPT-3 As on 31 March 2026

Applicable companies

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

7th July 2026

TDS/TCS Deposit June 2026

All deductors/collectors

15th July 2026

PF / ESI Contribution June 2026

Applicable companies

31st July 2026

TDS Return – Form 138 / 140 / 144 Q1 (Apr–Jun 2026)

All deductors

31st July 2026

TCS Return – Form 143 Q1 (Apr–Jun 2026)

TCS collectors

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

7th August 2026

TDS/TCS Deposit July 2026

All deductors/collectors

15th August 2026

PF / ESI Contribution July 2026 Applicable companies

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

7th September 2026

TDS/TCS Deposit August 2026

All deductors/collectors

15th September 2026

Advance Tax – 2nd Instalment FY 2026–27

Taxpayers

15th September 2026

PF / ESI Contribution August 2026

Applicable companies

30th September 2026

Form DIR-3 KYC FY 2026–27

All directors having DIN

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

7th October 2026

TDS/TCS Deposit September 2026

All deductors/collectors

15th October 2026

PF / ESI Contribution September 2026 Applicable companies

31st October 2026

TDS Return – Form 138 / 140 / 144 Q2 (Jul–Sep 2026)

All deductors

31st October 2026

TCS Return – Form 143 Q2 (Jul–Sep 2026)

TCS collectors

31st October 2026

MSME Form I Apr–Sep 2026

Companies having outstanding MSME dues over 45 days

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

7th November 2026

TDS/TCS Deposit October 2026

All deductors/collectors

15th November 2026

PF / ESI Contribution October 2026

Applicable companies

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

7th December 2026

TDS/TCS Deposit November 2026

All deductors/collectors

15th December 2026

Advance Tax – 3rd Instalment FY 2026–27

Taxpayers

15th December 2026

PF / ESI Contribution November 2026 Applicable companies

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

7th January 2027

TDS/TCS Deposit December 2026

All deductors/collectors

15th January 2027

PF / ESI Contribution December 2026

Applicable companies

31st January 2027

TDS Return – Form 138 / 140 / 144 Q3 (Oct–Dec 2026)

All deductors

31st January 2027

TCS Return – Form 143 Q3 (Oct–Dec 2026)

TCS collectors

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

7th February 2027

TDS/TCS Deposit January 2027

All deductors/collectors

15th February 2027

PF / ESI Contribution January 2027

Applicable companies

Due Date

Form to be Filed

Period

Who Should File?

7th March 2027

TDS/TCS Deposit February 2027

All deductors/collectors

15th March 2027

Advance Tax – Final Instalment FY 2026–27

Taxpayers

15th March 2027

PF / ESI Contribution February 2027

Applicable companies

31st March 2027

Books of Accounts Closing / Year-end Compliance FY 2026–27

All companies

 

 

Monthly Company Compliance Calendar FY 2026–27 

 

Form / Compliance

Due Date

Applicability

Board Meeting (minimum 4 in a year, gap not more than 120 days between two meetings)

As applicable during the year

All Private Limited Companies

Books of Accounts Maintenance

Ongoing

All Companies

Statutory Registers Update

Ongoing

All Companies

Share Certificate / Transfer Record Update

Ongoing, as applicable

Companies having share transactions

Event-based ROC filings (change in director, office, capital, etc.)

Within the prescribed due date from event date

Applicable companies

 

Quarterly Company Compliance Calendar FY 2026–27 

 

Form / Compliance

Due Date

Applicability

Board Meeting – Q1

On or before 30th June 2026 All Companies

Board Meeting – Q2

On or before 30th September 2026

All Companies

Board Meeting – Q3

On or before 31st December 2026

All Companies

Board Meeting – Q4 On or before 31st March 2027

All Companies

 

Annual Company Compliance Calendar FY 2026–27 

 

Form / Compliance

Due Date

Applicability

First Board Meeting of financial year

Within 120 days from previous board meeting

All Companies

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

On or before 30th September 2027 (for FY 2026–27)

All Companies except OPC

Financial Statement filing – Form AOC-4

Within 30 days from AGM

All Companies

Annual Return filing – Form MGT-7

Within 60 days from AGM

All Companies

Director KYC – Form DIR-3 KYC

30th September 2026

All directors having DIN

Statutory Audit of Financial Statements

Before filing AOC-4

All Companies

Appointment of Auditor (if applicable) – Form ADT-1

Within 15 days from AGM

Applicable companies

 

Note:
AOC-4: within 30 days from AGM
MGT-7 / MGT-7A: within 60 days from AGM

 

Event-Based Company Compliance Calendar FY 2026–27

 

Form / Compliance

Due Date

Applicability

Appointment / Resignation of Director – Form DIR-12

Within 30 days of the event

Applicable companies

Change in Registered Office – Form INC-22

Within 30 days of event

Applicable companies

Increase in Authorized Share Capital – Form SH-7

Within 30 days of resolution

Applicable companies

Allotment of Shares – Form PAS-3

Within 15 days of allotment

Applicable companies

Creation / Modification of Charge – Form CHG-1

Within 30 days of event

Applicable companies

Satisfaction of Charge – Form CHG-4

Within 30 days of satisfaction

Applicable companies

Change in Company Name / Object Clause / MOA-AOA

Within prescribed due date from event date

Applicable companies

 

Company Compliance FY 2026–27: Late Fee and Penalties

 

Compliance

Late Fee / Additional Amount

Penalty / Impact

Late filing of Form AOC-4 / Form MGT-7

Additional fee as per delayed filing under the Companies Act, 2013

Company and officers may be liable for penalty

Late filing of Form DIR-3 KYC

DIN marked deactivated + filing fee for reactivation

Director becomes non-compliant

Non-holding of AGM

No fixed late fee

Penalty on company and officers

Non-maintenance of statutory registers

No fixed late fee

Penalty for non-compliance

Delay in event-based ROC forms

Additional filing fee based on delay period ROC non-compliance and possible penalty

 

Let Ebizfiling Handle Your Company Compliance

Running a company is exciting, but let’s be honest, compliance deadlines, ROC filings, GST returns, and yearly paperwork can quietly become overwhelming. Ebizfiling makes it easier by taking the burden of compliance off your shoulders. One missed due date or small error can lead to penalties, notices, or unnecessary stress that slows down your business momentum.

 

Instead of juggling calendars, reminders, and legal updates, imagine having a team that quietly takes care of all your compliance in the background; so you can actually focus on growing your business.

 

At Ebizfiling, we don’t just file forms; we make sure your business stays legally compliant, penalty-free, and always on track. Whether it’s a Private Limited Company, LLP, OPC, or Startup, our experts handle everything from ROC filings to annual returns with accuracy and timely execution.

 

Conclusion

A Company compliance calendar is something every business should actually take seriously because it keeps all your filings and deadlines on track throughout the year. If you miss compliances, it can quickly lead to penalties, interest, and unnecessary stress that can affect your business flow. It’s not just paperwork; it directly impacts how smoothly your business runs.

 

Staying updated with a Company compliance calendar simply helps you avoid last-minute pressure and keeps things under control. For smooth and stress-free compliance, you can always reach out to Ebizfiling for expert support.

 

Stay compliant and avoid last-minute penalties with our detailed Compliance Calendars for FY 2026-27. Whether it is GST filing, TDS & TCS due dates, ROC compliances, Income Tax filings, or PF & ESI deadlines, keeping track of every due date is important for smooth business operations. Explore our complete guide on Compliance Calendar FY2026-27 to stay updated with all major statutory and regulatory compliances in one place.

 

Suggested Reads:

GST compliance calendar FY 2026-27
LLP compliance calendar FY 2026-27
OPC compliance calendar FY 2026-27
Income Tax compliance calendar FY 2026-27
PF and ESI compliance calendar FY 2026-27
TDS and TCS compliance calendar FY 2026-27

 

Most Frequently Asked Questions

1. What usually gets missed first in company compliance after incorporation?

After incorporation, everyone usually gets busy setting up things like bank accounts, operations, hiring, etc. In that flow, compliance work like registers, basic ROC paperwork, and internal documentation usually gets ignored or kept for later.

2. Why do companies still miss due dates even when they have a company compliance calendar?

Even if the company compliance calendar is there, the issue is usually execution. Work like accounts finalization, approvals, or collecting documents doesn’t happen on time, so filings get delayed at the last moment.

3. Is company compliance required even if the company has no turnover?

Yes, it is still required. Even if there is no business activity, the company is still a registered entity, so basic compliance like records and filings still need to be taken care of.

4. Which company compliance filings are most commonly delayed by private limited companies?

Usually, annual ROC filings, DIR-3 KYC, MSME reporting, and event-based forms are the compliances that businesses struggle to keep up with. These delays are often not intentional; they usually happen because management remains focused on day-to-day operations while the compliance side gets overlooked.

5. How early should companies start preparing for annual company compliance?

A good practical rule is to start at least a month in advance. In company compliance, the filing itself is often quick; what takes time is finalizing accounts, getting approvals, checking documents, and coordinating with the auditor.

6. Can one missed director compliance affect the company’s other filings?

Yes, and it happens more often than people expect. For example, if a director’s DIN becomes inactive, the company may suddenly get stuck while filing another form. Most businesses discover it only when something urgent needs to be filed.

7. How does Ebizfiling help companies manage ongoing company compliance?

Many businesses use Ebizfiling as a practical support system. Their internal team may handle accounting, but when it comes to tracking deadlines, checking pending forms, and keeping the company compliance calendar on track, outside support often saves time.

8. Does Ebizfiling help only with annual ROC filings or with other regular company compliance too?

Not just annual filings. A lot of companies approach Ebizfiling for regular follow-up as well; monthly due date tracking, missed filings, event-based ROC forms, and figuring out what still needs attention before it turns into a bigger issue. In Ebizfiling, you get all your concerns solved in one place.

9. What is the most common internal mistake that affects company compliance?

The most common thing is postponing paperwork. Everyone remembers the filing date, but the supporting work; resolutions, approvals, registers, and financial details, gets left for later. That last-minute rush is where company compliance usually starts getting messy.

10. Why is a company compliance calendar useful beyond just avoiding penalties?

A good company compliance calendar gives a business structure. When investors ask questions, banks ask for records, or auditors ask for documents, things are easier to manage because the company has been keeping everything organized throughout the year.

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Steffy Alvin is a Content Writer at Ebizfiling specializing in GST, income tax, and financial compliance content. She holds a degree in English Literature and a post-graduate qualification in Journalism and Mass Communication. She focuses on creating clear, engaging content that simplifies complex tax and financial concepts for businesses.

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