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
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Due Date
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Form to be Filed
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Period
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Who Should File?
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7th April 2026
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TDS/TCS Deposit
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March 2026
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All deductors/collectors
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30th April 2026
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MSME Form I
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Oct 2025 – Mar 2026
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Companies having outstanding MSME dues over 45 days
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Due Date
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Form to be Filed
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Period
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Who Should File?
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7th May 2026
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TDS/TCS Deposit |
April 2026 |
All deductors/collectors
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15th May 2026
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PF / ESI Contribution |
April 2026 |
Applicable companies
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31st May 2026
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TDS Return – Form 138 / 140 / 144 |
Q4 (Jan–Mar 2026) |
All deductors
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31st May 2026
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TCS Return – Form 143 |
Q4 (Jan–Mar 2026) |
TCS collectors
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31st May 2026
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Form 130 / Form 131 (issue of certificates) |
FY 2025–26 |
Applicable deductors
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Due Date
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Form to be Filed
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Period
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Who Should File?
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7th June 2026
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TDS/TCS Deposit |
May 2026 |
All deductors/collectors
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15th June 2026
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Advance Tax – 1st Instalment |
FY 2026–27 |
Taxpayers (>₹10,000 liability)
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15th June 2026
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PF / ESI Contribution |
May 2026 |
Applicable companies
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30th June 2026
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Form DPT-3 |
As on 31 March 2026 |
Applicable companies
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Due Date
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Form to be Filed
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Period
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Who Should File?
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7th July 2026
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TDS/TCS Deposit |
June 2026 |
All deductors/collectors
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15th July 2026
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PF / ESI Contribution |
June 2026 |
Applicable companies
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31st July 2026
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TDS Return – Form 138 / 140 / 144 |
Q1 (Apr–Jun 2026) |
All deductors
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31st July 2026
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TCS Return – Form 143 |
Q1 (Apr–Jun 2026) |
TCS collectors
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Due Date
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Form to be Filed
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Period
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Who Should File?
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7th August 2026
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TDS/TCS Deposit |
July 2026 |
All deductors/collectors
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15th August 2026
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PF / ESI Contribution |
July 2026 |
Applicable companies |
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Due Date
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Form to be Filed
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Period
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Who Should File?
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7th September 2026
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TDS/TCS Deposit |
August 2026 |
All deductors/collectors
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15th September 2026
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Advance Tax – 2nd Instalment |
FY 2026–27 |
Taxpayers
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15th September 2026
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PF / ESI Contribution |
August 2026 |
Applicable companies
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30th September 2026
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Form DIR-3 KYC |
FY 2026–27 |
All directors having DIN
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Due Date
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Form to be Filed
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Period
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Who Should File?
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7th October 2026
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TDS/TCS Deposit |
September 2026 |
All deductors/collectors
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15th October 2026
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PF / ESI Contribution |
September 2026 |
Applicable companies |
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31st October 2026
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TDS Return – Form 138 / 140 / 144 |
Q2 (Jul–Sep 2026) |
All deductors
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31st October 2026
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TCS Return – Form 143 |
Q2 (Jul–Sep 2026) |
TCS collectors
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31st October 2026
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MSME Form I |
Apr–Sep 2026 |
Companies having outstanding MSME dues over 45 days
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Due Date
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Form to be Filed
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Period
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Who Should File?
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7th November 2026
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TDS/TCS Deposit |
October 2026 |
All deductors/collectors
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15th November 2026
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PF / ESI Contribution |
October 2026 |
Applicable companies
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Due Date
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Form to be Filed
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Period
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Who Should File?
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7th December 2026
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TDS/TCS Deposit |
November 2026 |
All deductors/collectors
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15th December 2026
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Advance Tax – 3rd Instalment |
FY 2026–27 |
Taxpayers
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15th December 2026
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PF / ESI Contribution |
November 2026 |
Applicable companies |
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Due Date
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Form to be Filed
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Period
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Who Should File?
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7th January 2027
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TDS/TCS Deposit |
December 2026 |
All deductors/collectors
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15th January 2027
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PF / ESI Contribution |
December 2026 |
Applicable companies
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31st January 2027
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TDS Return – Form 138 / 140 / 144 |
Q3 (Oct–Dec 2026) |
All deductors
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31st January 2027
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TCS Return – Form 143 |
Q3 (Oct–Dec 2026) |
TCS collectors
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Due Date
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Form to be Filed
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Period
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Who Should File?
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7th February 2027
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TDS/TCS Deposit |
January 2027 |
All deductors/collectors
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15th February 2027
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PF / ESI Contribution |
January 2027 |
Applicable companies
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Due Date
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Form to be Filed
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Period
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Who Should File?
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7th March 2027
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TDS/TCS Deposit |
February 2027 |
All deductors/collectors
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15th March 2027
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Advance Tax – Final Instalment |
FY 2026–27 |
Taxpayers
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15th March 2027
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PF / ESI Contribution |
February 2027 |
Applicable companies
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31st March 2027
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Books of Accounts Closing / Year-end Compliance |
FY 2026–27 |
All companies
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Important Due Dates of Company Compliance Calendar FY 2026–27
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Due Date
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Compliance
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Form
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Period
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Applicable To
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30/04/2026
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MSME Half-Yearly Return Filing |
MSME Form I |
October 2025–March 2026 |
Companies having reportable outstanding dues to Micro and Small Enterprises
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15/06/2026
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Advance Tax – 1st Instalment |
Tax Payment – ITNS 280/280N |
Tax Year 2026-27 |
Companies liable to pay advance tax
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30/06/2026
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Return of Deposits / Specified Amounts |
DPT-3 |
FY 2025-26 |
Companies to which DPT-3 reporting applies
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15/09/2026
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Advance Tax – 2nd Instalment |
Tax Payment – ITNS 280/280N |
Tax Year 2026-27 |
Companies liable to pay advance tax
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30/09/2026
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Director KYC |
DIR-3 KYC / DIR-3 KYC-WEB |
FY 2026-27 |
Directors/DIN holders required to complete KYC
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15/12/2026
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Advance Tax – 3rd Instalment |
Tax Payment – ITNS 280/280N |
Tax Year 2026-27 |
Companies liable to pay advance tax
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31/10/2026
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MSME Half-Yearly Return Filing |
MSME Form I |
April–September 2026 |
Companies having reportable outstanding dues to Micro and Small Enterprises
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15/03/2027
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Advance Tax – 4th Instalment |
Tax Payment – ITNS 280/280N |
Tax Year 2026-27 |
Companies liable to pay advance tax
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30/04/2027
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MSME Half-Yearly Return Filing |
MSME Form I |
October 2026–March 2027 |
Companies having reportable outstanding dues to Micro and Small Enterprises
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30/06/2027
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Return of Deposits / Specified Amounts |
DPT-3 |
FY 2026-27 |
Companies to which DPT-3 reporting applies
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30/09/2027
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Annual General Meeting |
AGM |
FY 2026-27 |
Companies other than OPCs, subject to applicable AGM provisions
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30/09/2027
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Tax Audit Report |
Form 26 – Tax Audit Report |
Tax Year 2026-27 |
Companies required to obtain a tax audit report
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30/10/2027
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Filing of Financial Statements |
AOC-4 / applicable AOC-4 form |
FY 2026-27 |
Companies other than OPCs, where the AGM is held on 30 September 2027
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31/10/2027
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Income Tax Return Filing |
Applicable ITR Form |
Tax Year 2026-27 |
Companies required to file by the 31 October category
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31/10/2027
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MSME Half-Yearly Return Filing |
MSME Form I |
April–September 2027 |
Companies having reportable outstanding dues to Micro and Small Enterprises
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31/10/2027
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Transfer Pricing Report |
Applicable TP Report / Form 3CEB, as prescribed |
Tax Year 2026-27 |
Companies covered by applicable transfer pricing provisions
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29/11/2027
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Annual Return Filing |
MGT-7 / MGT-7A, as applicable |
FY 2026-27 |
Companies required to file annual return
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30/11/2027
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Income Tax Return Filing |
Applicable ITR Form |
Tax Year 2026-27 |
Companies covered by the applicable transfer-pricing return category
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Notes:
- MSME Form I: Half-yearly return for companies having reportable outstanding dues to eligible Micro and Small Enterprises.
- Advance Tax: Companies liable to advance tax pay it in four instalments during Tax Year 2026-27.
- DPT-3: Applicable companies report deposits and specified amounts for the relevant financial year.
- DIR-3 KYC: Director KYC now follows the revised MCA cycle, with event-based updates where prescribed.
- AGM: Companies other than OPCs generally hold the AGM within the period prescribed under the Companies Act.
- Form 26: Tax audit report is filed by companies covered by the applicable tax audit requirement.
- AOC-4: Financial statements are generally filed within 30 days from the date of the AGM.
- ITR – 31 October Category: Companies falling under the audit-category return deadline file the applicable ITR by 31 October.
- Transfer Pricing Report: Companies covered by transfer-pricing provisions must furnish the prescribed TP report before the applicable ITR due date.
- MGT-7 / MGT-7A: Annual return is generally filed within 60 days from the date of the AGM.
- ITR – Transfer Pricing Category: Companies covered by the transfer-pricing return category generally file the ITR by 30 November.
- Due Date Extensions: All statutory dates remain subject to any extension or relaxation notified by MCA or the Income Tax Department.
Company Compliance Calendar FY 2026–27: Late Fee, Additional Fee and Penalties
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Compliance
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Late Fee / Additional Fee / Penalty
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Key Provision / Note
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Advance Tax – 1st to 4th Installments
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Interest applies for deferment/shortfall in advance-tax instalments; overall shortfall can also attract 1% per month or part thereof where advance tax paid is below 90% of assessed tax. |
Sections 424 & 425, Income-tax Act, 2025
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MSME Form I
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Non-compliance with reporting directions under Section 405 can attract statutory penalty on the company and officers in default. |
Section 405(4), Companies Act, 2013
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DPT-3
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Delayed filing attracts additional MCA filing fees; non-compliance with deposit-related provisions can also attract statutory penalties depending on the nature of default. |
Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014
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DIR-3 KYC / DIR-3 KYC-WEB
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Where KYC filing/update is required but not completed within the prescribed timeline, the DIN may be marked “Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC”; prescribed fee applies for reactivation. |
Rule 12A, Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014
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Annual General Meeting (AGM)
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Failure to hold the AGM as required can attract a penalty of ₹1 lakh, plus ₹5,000 per day for continuing default, on the company and every officer in default. |
Section 99, Companies Act, 2013
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Tax Audit Report – Form 26
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For Tax Year 2026-27, fee is ₹75,000 for delay up to one month and ₹1,50,000 thereafter for failure to get accounts audited and furnish the prescribed report. |
Section 428, Income-tax Act, 2025, as amended by Finance Act, 2026
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Financial Statements – AOC-4
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Delayed filing attracts ₹100 per day of continuing default; separate statutory penalties can also apply to the company and officers in default. |
Section 137, Companies Act, 2013
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Income Tax Return – 31 October category
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Late filing fee is generally ₹5,000; where total income does not exceed ₹5 lakh, ₹1,000. Interest on unpaid tax may also apply for delayed return filing. |
Income-tax Act, 2025
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Transfer Pricing Report
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Under the current framework, failure to furnish the prescribed accountant’s report attracts a fee of ₹50,000 for delay up to one month and ₹1,00,000 thereafter. |
Section 428, Income-tax Act, 2025, as amended by Finance Act, 2026
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Annual Return – MGT-7 / MGT-7A
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Delayed filing attracts ₹100 per day of continuing default; statutory penalties may also apply to the company and officers in default. |
Section 92, Companies Act, 2013
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Income Tax Return – Transfer Pricing category
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Late filing fee and applicable interest can arise where the return is filed after the prescribed due date. |
Income-tax Act, 2025
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Notes:
- Advance Tax: Interest for advance-tax defaults remains applicable under Sections 424 and 425 of the Income-tax Act, 2025.
- AOC-4: Additional filing fee and statutory penalty should be distinguished; they are not necessarily the same consequence.
- MGT-7/MGT-7A: Delay attracts additional filing consequences in addition to any statutory penalty applicable for non-compliance.
- DPT-3: Penalty depends on the underlying nature of the default, so a single fixed penalty should not be quoted for every delayed DPT-3 filing.
- Tax Audit: For Tax Year 2026-27, use the new Form 26 and current Income-tax Act, 2025 fee provisions rather than the old Form 3CA/3CB/3CD penalty framework.
- Transfer Pricing: For Tax Year 2026-27, the current Income-tax Act, 2025 reporting and fee framework should be used rather than old-law penalty references.
- Extensions: Late fees and penalties should be determined after considering any specific MCA/CBDT extension or relaxation applicable to the relevant filing.
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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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