A circular claiming extension of MCA annual filing due dates for FY 2024-25 is being circulated on social media, but it is not yet officially published by MCA and should not be relied upon.
Saloni Kumari | Dec 26, 2025 |
FAKE MCA Annual Filing Due Date Extension Circular Circulating on Social Media: Stake Holders Beware
A circular is being circulated to several groups today, December 26, 2025. As per the circular, it has been issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India, and is regarding annual filings under the Companies Act, 2013.
The circular claims that MCA has extended the due date to furnish financial statements and annual returns under the Companies Act, 2013, for the financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26) and has also given relaxation in additional fees.
According to the circular, MCA has recently introduced revisions in the e-Forms MGT-7, MGT-1A, AOC-4, AOC-4 CFS, AOC-4 NBFC (Ind AS), AOC-4 CFS NBFC (Ind AS), and AOC-4 (XBRL) for annual filings on the MCA-21 Version 3 portal. The ministry understands that these forms are new for companies, and they may need time to understand them and adapt to the revised filing process.
Considering this revision in e-forms and frequent requests received from various stakeholders, the MCA has extended the due date to file financial statements and annual returns for the financial year 2024-25 till January 31, 2026, without payment of any additional fees.
The circular clearly states that this relaxation does not support any extension of time for holding Annual General Meetings (AGMs) under the Companies Act 2013. Companies are still liable to comply with the earlier statutory timelines for AGMs as prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013. Any company failing to comply with the initial AGM timelines will be liable for legal action underlined under the Act.
It is further clarified that any filings made after the validity period of this circular will attract normal fees as well as additional fees, calculated from the original due date under the Act, as per the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014.
MCA has informed that no such circular has been issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Important Alert for All Stakeholders!
It has come to the notice of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) that a fake General Circular No. 08/2025 dated 26th December, 2025 is being circulated, which falsely claims relaxation of additional fees and extension of timelines for… pic.twitter.com/zGfOiZLbSg
— Ministry of Corporate Affairs (@MCA21India) December 26, 2025
As informed at the start, this circular is presently being sent to several groups on social media; however, MCA has not uploaded the same officially on its website. Therefore, stakeholders are advised not to rely on any unofficial messages or rumours. Any confirmation or further update should be considered valid only after official publication by MCA. An official message will be shared in the group once the circular is formally reflected on the MCA portal.
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