MCA Extends Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme (CCFS-2026) till 15th Sep, 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 eligible companies additional time to complete pending statutory filings and regularise their compliance position.

Revised Deadline for CCFS-2026

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.

The MCA stated that the further extension has been granted in view of representations received from various stakeholders. Importantly, all other terms and conditions of the Scheme remain unchanged.

The timeline of the Scheme is:

• CCFS-2026 was introduced through General Circular No. 01/2026 dated 24 February 2026.
• The Scheme came into force on 15 April 2026 and was initially available up to 15 July 2026.
• MCA subsequently extended it up to 31 August 2026 through General Circular No. 03/2026 dated 8 July 2026.
• The latest General Circular No. 04/2026 has further extended the validity up to 15 September 2026.

Key Benefits Available Under CCFS-2026

Under the original Scheme issued through General Circular No. 01/2026, eligible companies can regularise specified pending filings on concessional terms.

Key benefits include:

• Pending annual filings: Companies can complete specified pending annual filings by paying the normal filing fee plus only 10% of the additional fee otherwise payable for the delay.
• Dormant company status: Eligible inactive companies can apply for dormant status under Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013 by filing e-form MSC-1 and paying one-half of the normal filing fee.
• Strike-off: Eligible companies seeking closure can file e-form STK-2 during the Scheme period by paying 25% of the applicable filing fee.

The relevant e-forms covered by the Scheme include 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.

What Should Companies Do Now?

Companies with eligible pending ROC filings should review their compliance status immediately and make use of the extended window up to 15 September 2026. Since General Circular No. 04/2026 only extends the validity period and does not alter the other conditions of CCFS-2026, eligibility and relief continue to be governed by the original Scheme.

Businesses should avoid waiting until the last date and ensure that all required documents, financial statements, annual returns and supporting information are ready for filing.

Conclusion

The extension of CCFS-2026 provides another opportunity for eligible companies to clear pending statutory filings at significantly reduced additional fees or take appropriate steps for dormancy or closure. Companies should assess outstanding MCA compliances and complete eligible filings before 15 September 2026.