MSME Form I Deadline Alert: Know Last Date and Procedure to File MSME Form I:

MSME Form I Deadline Alert: Know Last Date and Procedure to File MSME Form I The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued a reminder to all companies that deal with Micro or Small Enterprises (MSMEs) to file MSME Form I for the half-year period from October 2024 to March 2025 on the MCA portal. The last date to file MSME Form I is 30th April 2025. The post shared by MCA on the platform "X" states, "Attention Stakeholders! To ensure timely compliance, stakeholders are advised to file MSME Form I for the period October 2024 to March 2025 on the MCA portal. Last date for filing MSME Form I is 30th April, 2025.

What is MSME Form I?

MSME Form I is a half-yearly return that must be filed by specified companies that receive goods or services from micro or small enterprises and have outstanding payments for more than 45 days from the date of acceptance or the date of deemed acceptance of the goods/services. The purpose of this form is to ensure that MSMEs are paid in a timely manner and to promote transparency in business transactions.

How to File MSME Form I?

The below-mentioned steps can be followed to file an MSME Form I:

• Step 1: Visit the official website, http://mca.gov.in
• Step 2: Log in using your MCA V3 Business User credentials
• Step 3: Navigate to: MCA Services > Company e-Filing > Compliance Services > MSME - Half-yearly return of Micro or Small Enterprise
• Step 4: Fill in the required information such as Name of the MSME vendor, PAN of the supplier, Amount due, Date from when the amount is due and Reasons for delay.
• Step 5: Upload and submit the signed form (you may need a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)).