MCA Extends Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme (CCFS-2026) till 15 September 2026

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has further extended the validity of the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026) up to 15 September 2026. The extension provides additional time for eligible companies to regularise pending statutory filings and avail the benefits available under the Scheme.

Latest Extension Announced by MCA

As per MCA General Circular No. 04/2026 dated 31 August 2026, the validity of CCFS-2026 has been extended from 31 August 2026 to 15 September 2026 following representations received from various stakeholders. All other terms and conditions of the Scheme remain unchanged.

The Scheme was originally introduced through MCA General Circular No. 01/2026 dated 24 February 2026 and was initially effective from 15 April 2026 to 15 July 2026. Its validity was subsequently extended to 31 August 2026 through General Circular No. 03/2026 dated 8 July 2026.

Key Benefits Under CCFS-2026

CCFS-2026 was introduced under Section 460 read with Section 403 of the Companies Act, 2013 to provide a one-time opportunity for companies to regularise specified pending filings.

Subject to the conditions of the Scheme, eligible companies can:

• Complete specified pending annual filings by paying the normal filing fee plus only 10% of the applicable additional fee.
• Apply for dormant company status under Section 455 through e-Form MSC-1 by paying 50% of the normal filing fee.
• Apply for voluntary strike-off through e-Form STK-2 by paying 25% of the applicable filing fee.
• File specified forms including MGT-7, MGT-7A, AOC-4 and its specified variants, ADT-1, FC-3 and FC-4, along with certain legacy forms under the Companies Act, 1956.

Certain companies, including those where final strike-off action has already been initiated by the Registrar, companies that have already applied for strike-off or dormant status before commencement of the Scheme, companies dissolved pursuant to amalgamation, and vanishing companies, are excluded as specified in the original Scheme.

What Should Companies Do Now?

Companies with pending eligible ROC filings should review their compliance status and complete the necessary filings before 15 September 2026. Since General Circular No. 04/2026 only extends the validity period and does not modify the other conditions of CCFS-2026, eligibility and applicable concessions continue to be governed by the original Scheme.

Businesses should use this additional compliance window promptly rather than waiting until the revised deadline.