Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 — Your Complete Guide
MCA is giving your company a golden window to clear years of overdue filings — and pay only 10% of the normal penalty. Here's everything you need to know.
Let's be straight — running a business in India means drowning in paperwork. Annual returns, financial statements, ROC filings… it's a lot. And sometimes deadlines get missed. Things pile up. Penalties grow. What started as a ₹100/day late fee can balloon into lakhs of rupees before you even realise it.
That's exactly the problem the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 — also widely called CCFC Scheme 2026 or CCFS 2026 — is here to solve. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) officially launched this scheme on February 25, 2026. And it's genuinely one of the most business-friendly moves the government has made in years.
At Companyji, we've helped register and manage compliance for over 5,000+ companies across India. This guide breaks everything down in simple, plain language — no legal jargon, just clear answers so you can take action.
What is the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026?
Think of CCFS 2026 as an amnesty window from the government. It's a limited-time scheme introduced under Sections 403 and 460 of the Companies Act, 2013 that allows companies to get back on track — cheaply and legally.
File Overdue Returns
Clear all pending Annual Returns (Form MGT-7) and Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) at a fraction of the usual penalty — paying only 10%.
Apply for Dormancy
Has your company stopped operations? Legally put it to "sleep" via dormant company status at just 50% of normal fees.
Shut Down Cleanly
Close a defunct company via voluntary strike-off for just 25% of the usual filing cost. Clean exit, zero future headache.
The big headline: instead of the standard ₹100 per day additional fee (plus a fixed penalty up to ₹50,000), you only pay 10% of that total. For a company with multiple years of defaults, that's up to 90% savings.
it's a clean-slate opportunity for thousands of Indian companies.
Why Did MCA Launch This Scheme?
Tens of thousands of companies in India have missed annual filing deadlines. Many are small businesses, family companies, or startups where founders simply didn't know they had to file — or couldn't afford the growing penalties to catch up.
MCA's goals with CCFS 2026 are clear:
- Clean up the MCA register — remove dormant or defunct companies from the system
- Encourage voluntary compliance — make it affordable to fix past records
- Protect genuine businesses that fell behind due to hardship, not negligence
MCA has launched similar relief schemes before (like the Companies Fresh Start Scheme in 2020). But CCFS 2026 comes with better benefits — including a specific dormant-status track and a discounted strike-off route that didn't exist earlier.
Key Dates — Don't Miss This Window
The CCFS 2026 Window
That's exactly 3 months to clear your company's compliance backlog at a massive discount.
Who Can Use CCFS 2026?
The CCFC Scheme 2026 is open to companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (or 1956) that have pending annual filings. This includes:
- Private Limited Companies with overdue Annual Returns (Form MGT-7)
- Companies with pending Financial Statement filings (Form AOC-4)
- Inactive companies that want to officially get dormant status
- Companies whose directors are disqualified under Section 164 due to non-filing
- Defunct companies that want to close legally and exit the register
If your company has not filed for 3, 5, or even 10 years — you can still use this scheme. You simply pay 10% of the total accumulated additional fees. That could still mean saving lakhs of rupees.
Who is NOT Eligible?
Not every company can use CCFS 2026. The following are specifically excluded:
1. Companies already served a final strike-off notice by the Registrar of Companies.
2. Companies that already applied for dormancy or strike-off before CCFS 2026 officially started.
3. Already dissolved companies — once wound up, nothing to revive here.
4. "Vanishing Companies" — companies that regulators cannot trace or locate at their registered address.
3 Things You Can Do Under CCFS 2026
CCFS 2026 offers three distinct pathways. Pick the one that matches your company's situation:
Option 1 — File Your Pending Annual Returns & Financials
The most common use. If your company is active (or wants to remain active) but skipped its filings, this is your path.
- Forms: MGT-7 (Annual Return) and AOC-4 (Financial Statements)
- Pay: Standard government fee + only 10% of the total additional fee
- Example: Total accumulated penalty was ₹2,00,000? You pay just ₹20,000. That's ₹1,80,000 saved!
Option 2 — Apply for Dormant Company Status (Section 455)
Company registered but not doing anything — no transactions, no income, no operations? Put it to "sleep" officially instead of paying full compliance every year.
- Form to file: e-Form MSC-1
- Pay: Just 50% of the normal filing fee
- Benefit: Company stays legally on the register with minimal future compliance
Option 3 — Strike Off (Close) a Defunct Company
Company completely dead — no business, no assets, no liabilities? Close it cleanly through voluntary strike-off.
- Form to file: e-Form STK-2
- Pay: Just 25% of the normal filing fees
- Benefit: Permanently removed from the register. Directors get legal protection from the past defaults of that company.
Fee Structure — How Much Do You Actually Pay?
Here's a clear breakdown of all costs under the CCFS 2026 MCA scheme:
| What You're Filing | Form | Fee Under CCFS 2026 | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pending Annual Return | MGT-7 | Normal fee + 10% of additional fee | Up to 90% |
| Pending Financial Statements | AOC-4 | Normal fee + 10% of additional fee | Up to 90% |
| Dormant Company Application | MSC-1 | 50% of normal filing fee | 50% |
| Voluntary Strike-Off | STK-2 | 25% of normal filing fee | 75% |
| Other Forms (ADT-1, FC-3, Form 23AC) | Various | Normal fee + immunity from penalty (if no prior notice) | Variable |
A company that missed filing for 3 years might owe ₹1,50,000 in additional fees (₹100/day + fixed penalty). Under CCFS 2026, they pay only ₹15,000 as the additional fee. Plus the standard government filing fee. Still a massive, massive saving over waiting and paying it all later — or facing prosecution.
Legal Protection CCFS 2026 Gives You
Beyond the reduced fees, CCFS 2026 also gives companies immunity from prosecution and penalties under these specific conditions:
For Annual Returns & Financial Statements
Protected from penalties under Sections 92 & 137 — IF you file before the Adjudicating Officer issues a notice, OR within 30 days of receiving one.
For Other E-Forms
Full immunity against future penalties for forms like ADT-1, FC-3, and Form 23AC — if no prosecution or adjudication notice existed before filing.
If you receive a notice from the Adjudicating Officer, you have only 30 days from that notice to file and claim immunity. After 30 days, full liability kicks back in — even if CCFS 2026 is still active.
Step-by-Step: How to File Under CCFS 2026
Here's exactly how you file under the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 on the MCA-21 portal:
Identify All Pending Filings
Log into the MCA-21 portal and check your company's master data. List every overdue form — MGT-7, AOC-4, ADT-1, etc. — and note which years are pending.
Calculate the Fee Payable
Use MCA's online fee calculator to see the standard fee and total accumulated additional fee. Under CCFS 2026, you pay only 10% of the additional fee amount. Getting this calculated professionally avoids surprises.
Prepare Your Documents
Gather balance sheets, P&L statements, board resolutions, and supporting documents for each year pending. A Chartered Accountant (CA) can help prepare and certify these correctly.
File on the MCA-21 Portal
Upload each form with supporting documents and pay the CCFS-discounted fees. The system automatically applies the scheme's concession when you file within the April 15 – July 15, 2026 window.
Save Your Acknowledgements
Download your SRN (Service Request Number) and filing acknowledgement for every form. These are your proof of compliance and immunity — keep them safe.
The MCA-21 portal typically gets overloaded in the final 2 weeks before a deadline. Companies that wait until July often face technical delays, server errors, and processing backlogs. File at least 3 weeks before July 15 for a smooth, stress-free experience.
Don't Let This Deadline Pass You By
The CCFS 2026 window closes permanently on July 15, 2026. After that, full penalties and prosecution risk return. If your company has any pending filings, now is the time to act — and Companyji is here to help.
Get Started Today Call an ExpertFrequently Asked Questions About CCFS 2026
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Final Thoughts — Act Now, Not Later
The Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 is one of the most generous one-time relief opportunities MCA has offered in years. Whether you're a startup founder who missed a few filings, a director of an inactive company, or a promoter wanting to cleanly close a defunct entity — there is a clear, affordable path for you here.
The numbers say it all: 90% savings on penalties, immunity from prosecution, and a clean slate — all before July 15, 2026. Missing this window means going back to ₹100-per-day penalties, ₹50,000 fixed fines, and the very real risk of RoC action against your company and its directors.
The deadline is July 15, 2026. Start today. Companyji is here to help every step of the way.
Full Name: Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 (CCFS / CCFC Scheme)
Notified by: Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) — Feb 25, 2026
Window: April 15, 2026 to July 15, 2026
Core Benefit: Pay only 10% of accumulated additional fees (90% saving)
3 Options: File pending returns | Apply for dormancy | Strike-off defunct company
Legal Basis: Sections 403 and 460, Companies Act, 2013
Who to Contact: Companyji.com | +91 9143688884
