MCA Filings

What is MGT-7? Annual Return Filing Explained

MGT-7 is the annual return every company files with MCA - shareholders, directors, share capital and compliance snapshot in one form. Here's what each section means and when it's due.

If AOC-4 is the audited numbers, MGT-7 is the company introducing itself to MCA for the year - who owns it, who's on the board, how much share capital sits where. Credit analysts pull MGT-7 almost as often as they pull the balance sheet, because shareholding changes tell you who's actually in control.

What is MGT-7?

MGT-7 is the annual return prescribed under Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013. Every company files it once a year with details of shareholders, directors, meetings held, and share transfers during the year.

Smaller companies that qualify can file MGT-7A - a shorter version MCA introduced to reduce compliance load. If you're doing diligence, check which form appears in filing history; the substance is similar but MGT-7A has fewer annexures.

Filing deadline

MGT-7 is due within 60 days of the AGM (AOC-4 is 30 days - easy to confuse them). Same AGM timing rules apply: six months from year-end for most companies.

What we see in practice. Founders sometimes file AOC-4 on time but drag MGT-7 by a month. MCA treats both as compliance signals - banks notice when only one is current.

What's inside the return?

Expect share capital break-up, list of shareholders above threshold, director and KMP details, meeting dates, and penalties paid if any. For due diligence, compare two years side by side: sudden promoter stake drop or a new foreign shareholder often triggers follow-up questions.

How to verify MGT-7 online

MCA filing history lists each MGT-7 with year. Infyner maps director and shareholding signals on the company overview so you don't download PDFs one by one. Pair this with master data for status and registered office checks.

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Common questions

What's the difference between MGT-7 and AOC-4?

MGT-7 is the annual return (governance and shareholding). AOC-4 is audited financial statements.

Who can file MGT-7?

Typically the company secretary or a director authorised by the board, through MCA21 with DSC.

Is MGT-7 public?

Yes. Once filed on MCA, it's part of the public record for that CIN.

What is MGT-7A?

A simplified annual return for small companies meeting MCA criteria on turnover and paid-up capital.