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All Compliances of Public Company

Unlisted public companies, which are not listed on any stock exchange, must adhere to a range of compliance requirements designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and shareholder protection. This overview explores the key compliance obligations for unlisted public companies in India, governed primarily by the Companies Act, 2013.

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    List of Compliances for Unlisted Public Companies

    1. Section 10A
      • Compliance: Declaration of commencement of business.
      • Timeline: Within 180 days of incorporation.
      • Form: INC-20A
    2. Section 86(6)
      • Compliance: Return to the registrar regarding declarations received under Section 89.
      • Timeline: Within 30 days of receiving the declaration.
      • Form: MGT-6
    3. Section 90(4)
      • Compliance: Return to the registrar regarding declarations received under Section 90.
      • Timeline: Within 30 days of receiving the declaration.
      • Form: BEN-2
    4. Rule 12A of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014
      • Compliance: KYC for all directors holding DIN.
      • Timeline: Within 6 months of the financial year-end.
      • Due Date: September 30
      • Form: DIR-3 KYC
    5. Section 139
      • Compliance: Notice to the registrar for auditor appointment.
      • Timeline: Within 15 days of the appointment.
      • Form: ADT-1
    6. Section 139(6)
      • Compliance: Appointment of the first statutory auditor.
      • Timeline: Within 30 days of incorporation.
      • Form: Not applicable
    7. Section 140
      • Compliance: Notice of resignation by the auditor.
      • Timeline: Within 30 days of resignation.
      • Form: ADT-3
    8. Section 117
      • Compliance: Filing of resolutions and agreements with the registrar.
      • Timeline: Within 30 days of passing the resolution or entering into an agreement.
      • Form: MGT-14
    9. Section 179(3)(g)
      • Compliance: Adoption of financials and director report.
      • Timeline: Within 30 days of the board meeting approving the financial statements.
      • Form: MGT-14
    10. Section 12
      • Compliance: Notice of change of registered office.
      • Timeline: Within 30 days of the address change.
      • Form: INC-22
    11. Rule 9A of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014
      • Compliance: Half-yearly reconciliation of share capital audit report.
      • Timeline: Within 60 days of each half-year’s conclusion.
      • Due Dates: May 30 (for Oct-Mar), November 29 (for April-Sep)
      • Form: PAS-6
    12. Order dated January 22, 2019, under Section 405
      • Compliance: Return regarding outstanding payments to Micro or Small Enterprises.
      • Timeline: Within 1 month from the end of each half-year.
      • Due Dates: October 31 (for April-Sep), April 30 (for Oct-Mar)
      • Form: MSME-1
    13. Rule 5(8) of IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016
      • Compliance: Statement of unclaimed and unpaid amounts.
      • Timeline: Within 60 days after the AGM.
      • Form: IEPF-2
    14. Rule 16 of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014
      • Compliance: Return of deposits or particulars of transactions not considered as deposits.
      • Timeline: On or before June 30 each year.
      • Form: DPT-3
    15. Section 137
      • Compliance: Filing of annual accounts.
      • Timeline: Within 30 days of the AGM.
      • Form: AOC-4 / AOC-4 CFS / AOC-4 XBRL
    16. Section 92
      • Compliance: Filing of annual return.
      • Timeline: Within 60 days of the AGM conclusion.
      • Form: MGT-7
    17. Section 184
      • Compliance: Disclosure of interest by directors.
      • Timeline: At the first board meeting and whenever there are changes.
      • Form: MBP-1

    Unlisted public companies must ensure compliance with these requirements to maintain legal standing and protect shareholder interests.