The MCA runs on form numbers, and it is easy to lose track of which does what. This guide is a plain-English map of the ROC forms a typical company encounters — grouped into annual and event-based — so the acronyms stop being a mystery and you know which filing each situation triggers.
The ROC forms map
| Form | What it is for | Type |
|---|---|---|
| AOC-4 | Financial statements | Annual |
| MGT-7 / 7A | Annual return | Annual |
| DIR-3 KYC | Director KYC | Annual |
| DIR-12 | Director appointment/resignation | Event |
| SH-7 | Increase authorised capital | Event |
| INC-22 | Change of registered office | Event |
| MGT-14 | Filing of resolutions | Event |
| PAS-3 | Allotment of shares | Event |
Annual forms
- AOC-4: financial statements.
- MGT-7 / MGT-7A: the annual return.
- DIR-3 KYC: annual director KYC.
Event-based forms
- DIR-12: director appointment or resignation.
- SH-7: increase in authorised capital.
- INC-22: change of registered office.
- MGT-14: filing of certain resolutions.
- PAS-3: return of allotment of shares.
“The MCA speaks in form numbers. Learn which change triggers which form, and compliance stops being a guessing game.”
Frequently asked questions
Which ROC forms does every company file each year?
At minimum AOC-4 (financials) and MGT-7/7A (annual return), plus DIR-3 KYC for each director. See our annual ROC compliance guide.
Do LLPs use these same forms?
No. LLPs file Form 11 and Form 8 instead. See our LLP compliance guide.
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