The Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026) is a one-time opportunity introduced to help companies clear pending ROC filings at significantly reduced additional fees.
It allows businesses to regularize compliance defaults, avoid heavy penalties, and update their status with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
At Atulya Corporate Advisors LLP, we are actively assisting companies in leveraging this scheme efficiently and cost-effectively.
1. Scheme Timeline
This is a limited-period scheme. Companies must complete filings within this window to avail benefits.
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| 15 April 2026 | 15 July 2026 |
2. Objective of the Scheme
The scheme has been introduced to improve corporate compliance and reduce financial burden on companies.
- Reduce accumulated additional fees
- Improve overall compliance levels
- Ensure updated MCA records
- Provide an option for dormant status or closure
3. Eligibility Criteria
The scheme is available to most companies, except the following:
| Eligible | Not Eligible |
|---|---|
| Most active companies with pending filings | • Companies under final strike-off • Already struck-off companies • Dormant applicants (before scheme) • Amalgamated/dissolved companies • Vanishing companies |
4. Forms Covered
The scheme covers major ROC filings, enabling companies to regularize most compliance requirements.
| Category | Forms |
|---|---|
| Annual Returns | MGT-7, MGT-7A |
| Financial Statements | AOC-4 (and variants) |
| Auditor Filings | ADT-1 |
| Other Forms | 20B, 21A, 23AC, 23ACA and more |
5. Key Benefit: Reduction in Additional Fees
Under CCFS-2026, companies are required to pay only 10% of the additional fees for delayed filings.
If the additional fee is ₹30,000, the company will pay only ₹3,000 under the scheme.
6. Special Fee Provisions
| Service | Reduced Fee |
|---|---|
| Dormant Status (MSC-1) | 50% of normal filing fees |
| Strike-off (STK-2) | 25% of applicable fees |
Note: No concession is provided on normal filing fees.
7. Immunity from Penalties
The scheme provides conditional relief from penalties:
- No penalty if filings are completed within prescribed timelines
- Protection from future penal action in certain cases
- Not applicable to all defaults (e.g., AGM-related non-compliance)
8. Additional Advantages
- Regularize multiple filings in one go
- Avoid enforcement actions, including strike-off
- Clean up years of non-compliance
- File overdue financial statements after audit
9. Consequences of Not Availing the Scheme
- Heavy financial penalties
- Adjudication proceedings
- Strike-off from MCA register
10. Action Plan for Companies
To maximize benefits under CCFS-2026:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identify pending ROC filings |
| 2 | Verify eligibility |
| 3 | Complete audits |
| 4 | Prepare and file forms |
| 5 | Submit before deadline |
11. Why You Should Act Now
CCFS-2026 is a rare opportunity to reset your company’s compliance status at a fraction of the usual cost.
Delaying action may lead to penalties and regulatory consequences.
12. How We Can Help
- Identification of pending ROC filings
- Accurate computation of reduced fees
- Preparation and filing of forms
- Advisory on strike-off or dormant status
- End-to-end compliance support
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