MCA Filing Fee Relaxation
Your interactive guide to the MCA21 V3 transition waiver.
Key Dates at a Glance
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is upgrading its portal from V2 to V3. This timeline highlights the critical dates during this transition where a fee waiver for certain forms is in effect. Use this as a quick reference to understand the compliance window.
June 18, 2025
Start of MCA21 System Migration. 13 key e-forms become temporarily unavailable for filing.
July 13, 2025
End of MCA21 System Migration. E-forms start becoming available on the new V3 portal.
July 31, 2025
End of Eligibility Period. The fee waiver applies only if your form's original due date falls on or before this day (starting from June 18).
August 15, 2025
NEW Extended Deadline. If eligible, you can file the specified forms until this date without any additional fees.
Are You Eligible for the Fee Waiver?
This tool provides instant clarification. Select one of the affected e-forms and enter its original due date (the last day you could file it without additional fees) to see if you qualify for the extension until August 15, 2025.
Affected E-Forms
The fee relaxation is applicable only to the 13 e-forms listed below. This list covers a range of compliance filings from financial statements and annual returns to auditor appointments. Explore the cards to see the full list.
The 'Why': MCA21 Portal V2 to V3 Upgrade
This fee relaxation is a temporary measure to support stakeholders during a significant technology upgrade. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is transitioning its entire MCA21 portal from the legacy Version 2 (V2) to a more robust, modern, and user-friendly Version 3 (V3). Such a large-scale migration necessitates a planned system blackout to ensure data integrity and a smooth rollout. The waiver acknowledges the potential disruption this may cause to routine filing schedules and is designed to prevent companies from being penalized for system unavailability.