What does annual return mean?

• The annual return is a yearly report that contains critical information about the structure, operations, and complete financial status of the company's business and all the commercial activities.
• Not to mention the fact that each operating company registered with the relevant government institution is bound to file an Annual Return at the conclusion of each fiscal year.
• It should include the following, pursuant to the basic corporate legislation.

1. Details of the company's shareholders/ stockholders, debt holders, secretary, and all the directors.
2. Any Charges levied against the company.
3. Company's registered office address, including the location of the registrar of members.
4. Copies of the most recent financial statements.

Who Is Required to File an Annual Return?
There are three types of companies that are bound to file an annual return.

• Class I: All companies incorporated in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013/the Companies Act, 1956 are obliged to officially file an Annual Return through Form MGT 7 in 60 days of the conclusion of their Annual General Meeting.
• Additionally, such companies must duly file the financial statements as stipulated in e-Form AOC-4 within 30 days post the completion of their annual general meeting.
• Class II: Any company whose name has been issued in the Strike-off Public Notice No-ROC-DEL/248/STK-5/2018/2912, dated 18/6/2018, for failing to comply with the Annual Compliance and Filing.
• Class III: All companies whose directors have been formally dismissed for non-compliance in filing annual returns pursuant to Section 164(20).