ROC (Registrar of Companies) compliance refers to the legal requirements that companies registered in India need to fulfill under the Companies Act, 2013. Failure to comply with the ROC compliances can result in penalties, fines, and other legal consequences. Therefore, it is important for companies to ensure that they fulfill all their legal obligations under the Companies Act, 2013. Here are the details on ROC compliances:
- Annual filings: Every company registered in India must file its Annual Return and Financial Statements with the ROC within 60 days and 30 days respectively from the date of the AGM (Annual General Meeting).  Click here to know more
- Board meetings: Every company must hold at least four board meetings in a year with a maximum gap of 120 days between two meetings. A notice of at least 7 days is required for calling a board meeting. Click here to know more
- General meetings: Every company is required to hold an AGM within six months from the end of the financial year. The notice for an AGM must be given to all members at least 21 days before the date of the meeting. Click here to know more
- Maintenance of statutory registers and records: Every company is required to maintain various registers and records, such as the Register of Members, Register of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel, Minutes of Meetings, etc. These records must be kept up-to-date and accurate. Click here to know more
- Appointment of auditors:Â Every company must appoint an auditor within 30 days from the date of incorporation. The auditor must be appointed for a period of five years and their reappointment must be approved by the members at the AGM. Click here to know more
- Filing of Resolution and Agreement: Certain resolutions and agreements such as board resolutions, shareholder agreements, etc., must be filed with the ROC within 30 days from the date of passing such resolution or agreement. Click here to know more
- Disclosure of director’s interest: Directors of a company are required to disclose their interests in any other company, firm, or body corporate, and any changes in such interests, to the board of directors within 30 days from the date of appointment as a director. Click here to know more
- Appointment, retirement and re-appointment of Director: Under the Companies Act, 2013, Appointment, retirement and re-appointment of directors is governed by certain provisions. Click here to know more
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