MCA Form Guide
NDH-4 — Nidhi Company — Application for Declaration
Quick answer: Application by a company to be declared as a Nidhi Company under the Nidhi Rules 2014. Nidhi companies are mutual benefit societies that accept deposits and lend only to their members. Filed within 60 days of the end of the year in which the company meets the eligibility criteria. ₹100/day for late filing.
Quick answer
This filing is tied to a defined statutory trigger. The safest approach is to confirm the trigger first, then assemble the evidence before you log into the portal. Companies incorporated as Nidhi Companies or wishing to be declared as Nidhi Companies. Must meet eligibility: 200+ members, ₹10 lakh net owned funds, and the 1:20 ratio of NOF to deposits. For most founders, the fastest way to stay compliant is to map the filing trigger, gather the documents once, and then submit with the correct digital sign-off.
Who must file
Companies incorporated as Nidhi Companies or wishing to be declared as Nidhi Companies. Must meet eligibility: 200+ members, ₹10 lakh net owned funds, and the 1:20 ratio of NOF to deposits.
When to file
Filed within 60 days of the end of the year in which the company meets the eligibility criteria.
Penalty note
₹100/day for late filing.
Filing portal
MCA portal at the official government filing system.
Evidence checklist
The exact record set depends on the filing event, but the portal submission usually needs clear source documentation.
How to file
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Confirm whether NDH-4 is the correct filing for the event you are handling and that it matches the compliance filing trigger.
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Collect the supporting records that match NDH-4: The exact record set depends on the filing event, but the portal submission usually needs clear source documentation.
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Prepare the form in the MCA portal, validate the entries against the company records, and make any final corrections before signing.
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Upload the signed form, pay the applicable fee, and save the SRN and acknowledgement for audit tracking.
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Store the filing evidence with your statutory records so the next cycle is faster and easier to review.
What this form is used for
Application by a company to be declared as a Nidhi Company under the Nidhi Rules 2014. Nidhi companies are mutual benefit societies that accept deposits and lend only to their members. This filing is tied to a defined statutory trigger. The safest approach is to confirm the trigger first, then assemble the evidence before you log into the portal. The purpose is usually either annual disclosure, a one-off event filing, or a statutory update tied to corporate records or regulatory reporting.
FAQ and compliance context
Who usually files NDH-4?
Companies incorporated as Nidhi Companies or wishing to be declared as Nidhi Companies. Must meet eligibility: 200+ members, ₹10 lakh net owned funds, and the 1:20 ratio of NOF to deposits.
What is the deadline for NDH-4?
Filed within 60 days of the end of the year in which the company meets the eligibility criteria.
What happens if NDH-4 is filed late?
₹100/day for late filing.
Can the filing be tracked after submission?
Yes. Keep the SRN, acknowledgement, and final uploaded PDF in your records for audit and ROC follow-up.
Is NDH-4 a one-time or recurring filing?
This is a one-time filing tied to a specific corporate event. Once the event has occurred and the form is filed, it does not need to be refiled each year.
Which law or rule requires NDH-4?
Section 406, Companies Act 2013; Nidhi Rules 2014
Why this one matters
Use this guide as a starting point, then map the filing to the exact company event so you do not file the wrong form.
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