MCA Launches Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026

• 28 Feb 2026
• 87 Views

The Companies Act of 2013 mandates that all companies in India must file their Annual Return as well as the Financial Statements. The fee associated with filing these statements, documents and returns are governed u/s 403 of Companies Act of 2013 in conjunction with the Companies Registration Offices and Fees Rules of 2014. From 1 July 2018 onwards, an additional fee of Rs. 100 per day became applicable in case of delays in filing Annual Returns and Financial Statements. There is no upper limit on this fee. 

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has implemented several initiatives over time to enhance the ease of doing business for companies incorporated in India. The number of active companies in the country has now surpassed 2 million. This reflects a growth rate that aligns with the increasing formalization of the economy, which includes many new age entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), producer companies and one person companies.

Various stakeholders, including these companies, have requested the MCA to waive off additional fees through a scheme. It has been observed that some of these companies, including MSMEs and private companies, have been unable to complete their annual compliance on time. It has resulted in an added financial burden due to the penalties incurred for late filing. 

To provide a one-time opportunity for companies to file their documents related to Annual Returns and Financial Statements in the MCA-21 registry or to file for dormancy or closure, the Central Government has decided to condone delays in filing these documents with the Registrar, wherever applicable. 

This is being done via Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026, shortened as CCFS 2026). This scheme of the MCA shall come into force on 15.04.2026. It shall remain in force till 15.07.2026 unless the MCA decides otherwise. 

The MCA CCFS 2026 aims to improve compliance levels as well as ensure that the corporate registry reflects accurate and up-to-date information. Additionally, the scheme seeks to assist inactive or defunct entities in opting for dormancy or closure by allowing them to pay reduced fees.

To know more about the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026), you can check the official circular released by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).