Expert representation and compliance before the Registrar of Companies (ROC), National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), and Regional Director (RD). We handle compounding of offences, AGM extension, appeals, strike-off matters, revival applications, and other regulatory filings. Navigate MCA authorities with confidence.
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The Registrar of Companies (ROC) maintains the Register of Companies and enforces statutory compliance. ROC can issue notices, impose penalties, and strike off companies for non-compliance. The Regional Director (RD) handles compounding of offences (where maximum fine does not exceed Rs 25 lakh), Section 8 license applications, and appeals against ROC orders. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) adjudicates company law matters—amalgamation, demerger, reduction of capital, winding up, oppression & mismanagement, revival of sick companies, and compounding where fine exceeds Rs 25 lakh. We assist with filings, applications, and representation before these authorities.
We assist companies and LLPs with ROC, NCLT, and RD-related compliances and applications.
Application for compounding before RD (fine up to Rs 25 lakh) or NCLT (exceeding Rs 25 lakh). Form GNL-1 with ROC.
Application for extension of AGM date under Section 96. Filed with ROC; RD approval for certain cases.
Drafting and filing replies to ROC notices. Rectification of defaults and belated filings.
Appeals against ROC orders. Applications for various approvals falling under RD jurisdiction.
Objection to strike-off, application for revival of struck-off companies. NCLT revival applications.
Amalgamation, demerger, reduction of capital, scheme of arrangement. Oppression & mismanagement.
Review your notice, default, or requirement. Identify the authority (ROC/RD/NCLT) and applicable provisions.
Prepare application, reply, or appeal. Gather supporting documents. Ensure compliance with form and fee requirements.
File with ROC, RD, or NCLT as applicable. Represent before the authority. Follow up on status.
Obtain order, approval, or closure. Implement any conditions. Rectify defaults as directed.
We offer end-to-end corporate law consultancy, from entity formation to ongoing compliance.
Annual ROC filings, board meetings, and statutory compliance.
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Learn MoreCommon questions about ROC, NCLT, RD compliances and compounding.
Compounding allows a company or officer to pay a sum (compound fee) to avoid prosecution for certain offences under the Companies Act. The Regional Director can compound offences where the maximum fine does not exceed Rs 25 lakh; NCLT handles those exceeding Rs 25 lakh. Application is made in Form GNL-1 to ROC, who forwards it with a report to RD or NCLT.
Do not ignore it. ROC notices typically require a reply within a specified period. We can review the notice, advise on the best course (reply, rectification, compounding, or appeal), and draft/file the response. Timely action can avoid escalation and higher penalties.
NCLT approval is required for amalgamation, demerger, reduction of share capital, scheme of arrangement, winding up, revival of sick companies, oppression & mismanagement petitions, and compounding where the maximum fine exceeds Rs 25 lakh. NCLT has benches across India including Ahmedabad.
Yes. Under Section 252, an application can be made to NCLT for revival of a company struck off under Section 248, within 20 years. The tribunal may order restoration if it is just to do so. We assist with revival applications, including filing belated returns and meeting conditions.
AGM must be held within 6 months of financial year end. Extension can be sought from ROC under Section 96. For first extension (up to 3 months), ROC may approve. For further extension, RD approval may be required. Application must be made before the due date with valid reasons. We prepare and file the application on your behalf.