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MCA Section 403 Additional Filing Fee & Penalty Engine

Compute normal statutory fees, ₹100/day uncapped additional fees, Table B multipliers, and director disqualification risks for MCA21 filings.

Governing Law: Companies Act, 2013 (Section 403) read with Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014•Jump to Statutory Answer Capsule & Matrix
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MCA Section 403 Additional Fee & Penalty Engine

Annual filing: Governed by Section 403(1) second proviso (₹100/day uncapped).

Total MCA Fee Payable₹9,400
Normal Base Fee₹400
Additional / Penal Fee₹9,000
Delay Period:90 Days
Rule Applied:₹100 per day × 90 days (Uncapped)
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Draft resolution authorizing late filing with Section 403 additional fees.

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Draft a Board Resolution under Section 403 of the Companies Act, 2013 for belated filing of MCA e-form [AOC-4 / MGT-7] with additional filing fees computed via MyLegalMitra MCA Fee Engine (https://mylegalmitra.com/tools/mca-additional-fee-calculator). Include Director authorization and penalty disclosure note.
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Governing Law for this utility: Companies Act, 2013 (Section 403) read with Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014. Mathematical Formulation: For Annual Returns (AOC-4, MGT-7): Total Payable = Normal Base Fee (Table A) + (Delay Days × ₹100/day uncapped). For Event-Based Forms: Total Payable = Normal Base Fee × Multiplier (2x for ≤30d, 4x for 31-60d, 6x for 61-90d, 10x for 91-180d, 12x for >180d).. Access policy: 100% Free Public Legal Calculator, No Login Required, No Subscription, Open Web Access.

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Governing Statutory Framework

Governing Act & Rules: Companies Act, 2013 (Section 403) read with Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014

Compute normal statutory fees, ₹100/day uncapped additional fees, Table B multipliers, and director disqualification risks for MCA21 filings. This guidance capsule provides deterministic mathematical formulations aligned with statutory notifications and judicial interpretations by the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and competent regulatory authorities.

Mathematical Computation Formula

For Annual Returns (AOC-4, MGT-7): Total Payable = Normal Base Fee (Table A) + (Delay Days × ₹100/day uncapped). For Event-Based Forms: Total Payable = Normal Base Fee × Multiplier (2x for ≤30d, 4x for 31-60d, 6x for 61-90d, 10x for 91-180d, 12x for >180d).

Precomputed Scenario Matrix & Worked Case Studies

Scenario / Case StudyKey InputsComputed OutputStatutory Authority & Rationale
Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements) Delayed by 90 Days
Form: AOC-4
Authorized Capital: ₹50 Lakhs
Due Date: 2026-10-30
Filing Date: 2027-01-28
Normal Fee: ₹600
Additional Fee (₹100/day): ₹9,000
Total MCA Fee: ₹9,600
Disqualification Risk: Nil (Year 1)
Section 403(1) second proviso prescribes ₹100 per day for delay in filing financial statements under Section 137. 90 days delay triggers ₹9,000 additional fee without upper ceiling.
Form AOC-4 Delayed by 1 Year (365 Days) with Sec 164 Risk
Form: AOC-4
Authorized Capital: ₹1 Crore
Delay: 365 Days
Normal Fee: ₹600
Additional Fee: ₹36,500
Total Fee: ₹37,100
Risk Flag: High Risk: Default counts toward 3-year Section 164(2)(a) DIN disqualification threshold
If annual returns remain unfiled for a continuous period of 3 financial years, all directors become disqualified under Section 164(2)(a) for 5 years.
Return of Allotment (PAS-3) Delayed by 75 Days (Table B Multiplier)
Form: PAS-3
Authorized Capital: ₹25 Lakhs
Delay: 75 Days
Normal Fee: ₹400
Multiplier Bracket: 61 to 90 Days (6x)
Additional Fee: ₹2,400
Total Fee: ₹2,800
Event-based corporate filings under Table B incur stepped multipliers. Between 61 and 90 days delay, 6 times the normal registration fee is charged as additional fee.

Frequently Asked Questions & Judicial Interpretations

Is there any upper cap on the ₹100 per day additional fee for AOC-4 and MGT-7?

No. Following the 2018 amendment to Section 403(1), the ₹100 per day additional fee for delayed filing of financial statements (Section 137) and annual returns (Section 92) is uncapped and accrues continuously until the form is approved.

When does non-filing of annual forms trigger company strike-off under Section 248?

Under Section 248(1)(c) of the Companies Act, if a company has not been carrying on business for 2 immediately preceding financial years and has not filed for Dormant status under Section 455, the Registrar may initiate suo-motu strike-off proceedings.

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