MCA V3 Portal: Key Changes and Compliance Guide for Businesses

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has rolled out Version 3 (V3) of its e-filing portal, marking a significant shift in how companies file statutory documents. With 38 e-forms migrating to V3 from 14th July 2025, businesses must adapt to new processes to ensure compliance. Here’s what you need to know:

1. What’s New in V3?

• Web-Based Forms: Gone are the days of downloading PDFs. Forms are now filled online with auto-save, pre-filled data, and real-time validation.

• Linked Filings: Forms like AOC-1 and AOC-2 must be filed as linked attachments to parent forms (e.g., AOC-4), streamlining dependencies.

• Offline Utility: For annual filings, users can download Excel templates, work offline, and upload completed files—ideal for bulk submissions.

• Enhanced Tracking: The "My Applications" feature lets users track form statuses (e.g., "Pending Payment" or "Resubmission Required").

2. Critical Compliance Updates

• New Forms: Six forms, including AOC-2 (related-party contracts) and Extract of Auditor’s Report, debut in V3.

• CSR-2: Now a linked filing for FY 2024-25 onwards; standalone filings are allowed only for earlier years.

• MGT-7/MGT-7A:

  
  

  • Must include gender-wise shareholder counts.

  • Photographs of registered offices are mandatory.

  • Share class details can be edited but won’t update master data unless filed via SH-7/PAS-3.

• ADT-4: Auditors must file fraud reports online (non-STP) under Section 143(12).

3. Transition from V2 to V3

• Pending V2 forms will migrate to V3 but must be resubmitted by 15th August 2025 if marked for "Resubmission."

• Forms in "Pending Payment" status in V2 will be cancelled in V3.

4. Pro Tips for Smooth Filing

• Sequential Filing: File annual forms (e.g., AOC-4 before MGT-7) to auto-populate prior-year data.

• DSC Checks: Ensure DSC is registered in V3 and valid.

• Validation: Use offline Excel templates for complex filings (e.g., shareholder lists in MGT-7).

5. Why This Matters

The V3 portal aims to reduce errors, improve transparency, and simplify compliance. However, businesses must proactively update their processes to avoid penalties.

Stay Ahead: Bookmark the MCA Notification Page for updates and refer to the full [Lot 3

 FAQs for detailed rules.

Lot_3-forms_FAQs.pdf

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