When is the AGM for a private limited company with March year-end?

For a private limited company with March year-end, the AGM must be held within 6 months from the close of the financial year — i.e., by 30 September (s.96(1), Companies Act 2013). For the first financial year, the AGM can be held within 9 months from the close of that year.

How much notice is required for an AGM?

At least 21 clear days' notice must be sent to every member, auditor, and director (s.101(1), Companies Act 2013). Shorter notice is valid only if 95% of members entitled to vote consent.

Does a One Person Company need to hold an AGM?

No. One Person Companies (OPCs) are exempt from holding an AGM under s.96(1) of the Companies Act 2013. However, OPCs must file AOC-4 within 180 days from the close of the financial year (s.137(1)) and must still file the MGT-7A annual return; confirm its date with your CA, because s.92(4) counts from an AGM that an OPC does not hold.

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Thresholds as at June 2026. Verify with MCA portal and legal counsel before acting.Last updated: 2026-08-18.

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30 Oct 2026

AGM Date

30 Sept 2026

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Is this a small company?

Small company under s.2(85): paid-up capital not over ₹10 crore and turnover not over ₹100 crore (G.S.R. 880(E), 2025); never a holding or subsidiary, section 8 or special-Act company (s.2(85) proviso). Files MGT-7A (rule 11(1), Management and Administration Rules)

When was your last AGM? (optional)

Used to check the 15-month gap rule under s.96(1)

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Compliance timeline

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Due: 30 Sept 2026

s.96(1) — within 6 months from close of FY; not more than 15 months between AGMs

Notice of AGM and financial statements sent

Due: 08 Sept 2026

s.101(1) — "not less than clear twenty-one days' notice"; date counts 21 clear days, excluding the day of sending and the day of the meeting (ICSI Guidance Note on General Meetings — guidance, not law)

AOC-4 — filing of financial statements

Due: 30 Oct 2026

s.137(1) — within 30 days of AGM

MGT-7 — Annual Return

Due: 29 Nov 2026

s.92(4) — within 60 days of AGM

Detailed deadlines

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

OVERDUE

30 Sept 2026

s.96(1) — within 6 months from close of FY; not more than 15 months between AGMs

Company and every officer in default are liable (s.99) — get the exact exposure from us

Notice of AGM and financial statements sent

OVERDUE

08 Sept 2026

Send the notice and the financial statements by 08 Sept 2026. For the financial statements the Act's bare text (s.136(1): "not less than twenty-one days before the date of the meeting") allows 09 Sept 2026; we use 08 Sept 2026 to be safe. Shorter notice needs written or electronic consent of at least 95% of members entitled to vote (s.101(1) proviso)

Board meeting to approve financials and Directors' Report

ADVISORY

Before the accounts go to the auditor

s.134(1) — Board approves the financial statements before they are signed for submission to the auditor; s.134(3) — Board's report attached

Must happen before notice is dispatched

Auditor's Report signed

ADVISORY

Before AGM

s.143, Companies Act 2013

Auditor signs off on financial statements before AGM

AOC-4 — filing of financial statements

30 Oct 2026

s.137(1) — within 30 days of AGM

Late filing attracts additional fees (s.403(1) proviso) and penalties (s.137(3)) — get the exact exposure from us

MGT-7 — Annual Return

29 Nov 2026

s.92(4) — within 60 days of AGM

If no AGM is held, the 60 days run from the date it should have been held, and a statement of the reasons is filed with the return (s.92(4)). Late filing attracts additional fees (s.403(1) proviso) and penalties (s.92(5)) — get the exact exposure from us

Secretarial Audit — MR-3

ADVISORY

Advisory — if applicable

s.204(1), Companies Act 2013; Rule 9(1) (who) and Rule 9(2) (Form MR-3), Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014

Applies to: listed companies (s.204(1)); public companies with paid-up capital of ₹50 crore or more, or turnover of ₹250 crore or more (Rule 9(1)). Ask your CA whether any other class applies

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Citations

s.96(1) · s.101(1) · s.122(3) · s.125 · s.127 · s.129 · s.134(1) · s.134(3) · s.136(1) · s.137(1) · s.137(3) · s.139(1) · s.143 · s.92(4) · s.92(5) · s.204(1) · s.2(85) · G.S.R. 880(E) (2025) · Rule 11(1) (Management and Administration Rules) · Rule 4(2) (Audit and Auditors Rules) · Rule 9 (Managerial Personnel Rules)