Certain categories of companies are required to file their balance sheet, profit and loss account, and e-form AOC-4 XBRL using the XBRL taxonomy with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). These companies include:
The following types of companies are exempt from filing financial statements with the ROC in XBRL format:
Once a company has filed its financial statements in XBRL format under Section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013, it must continue to do so, even if it no longer falls under the categories mentioned above.
The following documents must be attached when filing e-form AOC-4 XBRL:
Form AOC-4 XBRL must be filed within 30 days from the date of the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
If the AOC-4 XBRL (annual return, balance sheet, or financial statement) is filed after the due date specified under Section 137(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 (which is within 30 days from the date of the Annual General Meeting), a late fee of ₹100 per day will be applicable.