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eForm FC-4 Filing for Foreign Companies

Annual Return Filing for Foreign Companies Operating in India Under the Companies Act, 2013

eForm FC-4 is the annual return that every foreign company registered under Section 380 of the Companies Act, 2013, must file with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) in India. It provides updated information about the foreign company's directors, secretary, registered office in India, and other statutory details. It is a separate and distinct filing from eForm FC-3, which covers the annual accounts, and both must be filed each financial year.

eForm FC-4 is always filed alongside eForm FC-3 as part of the foreign company's annual compliance obligations. Our all MCA services and local resident director services provide integrated support for foreign companies operating in India.

Our eForm FC-4 Filing Services

Annual Return Data Compilation

Gathering updated details of the foreign company's directors, secretary, registered office in India, and authorised representative.

eForm FC-4 Preparation

Accurately completing the FC-4 form with all required particulars as mandated under the Companies Act, 2013.

Director & Officer Detail Updates

Reflecting any changes in directors, secretaries, or authorised representatives during the year in the annual return.

MCA Portal Submission

Filing the completed FC-4 form on the MCA21 portal within the prescribed deadline and obtaining the SRN.

Coordination With FC-3 Filing

Aligning FC-4 and FC-3 filings to ensure a complete and consistent annual compliance submission for the foreign company.

ROC Query Resolution

Responding to any queries or objections raised by the ROC following submission of the annual return.

Our Approach

  • Reviewing the foreign company's India registration and prior annual return history
  • Collecting updated director, secretary, and registered office information
  • Reflecting all changes in personnel and office details that occurred during the year
  • Preparing eForm FC-4 accurately and reviewing before MCA submission
  • Coordinating FC-4 filing with the FC-3 accounts filing for complete compliance
  • Tracking MCA processing and responding to any ROC queries

Benefits of Timely eForm FC-4 Filing

  • Maintains the foreign company's active and compliant status with the MCA
  • Avoids late filing penalties imposed by the ROC
  • Ensures the ROC's records accurately reflect current directors and officers
  • Supports a clean compliance history for business operations and regulatory interactions
  • Keeps the company's India filing record intact for audit and inspection purposes

Why Choose Us?

  • Experienced in annual compliance for foreign companies registered in India
  • Coordinated approach covering both FC-3 and FC-4 in a single engagement
  • Proactive deadline management to avoid penalties and late fees
  • Integrated support from local resident director appointment to annual filings
  • Clear communication with foreign parent companies on India compliance status

Frequently Asked Questions

What is eForm FC-4?
eForm FC-4 is the annual return filed by a foreign company registered in India under Section 380 of the Companies Act, 2013. It contains details of the company's directors, secretary, registered office in India, and other prescribed particulars.
What is the deadline for filing eForm FC-4?
eForm FC-4 must be filed within 60 days from the end of each financial year. For a company following the April to March financial year, the deadline falls around 29 May each year, though this should be confirmed against current MCA rules.
What is the penalty for late filing of FC-4?
Late filing attracts additional fees at a rate prescribed by the MCA, which increases with the duration of the delay. Prolonged non-filing can result in the foreign company being marked as non-compliant by the ROC.
Is eForm FC-4 different from MGT-7?
Yes. MGT-7 is the annual return for Indian companies incorporated under the Companies Act. eForm FC-4 is specifically for foreign companies that have established a place of business in India and are registered under Section 380.
What documents are required for eForm FC-4?
FC-4 requires details of directors, the secretary or authorised representative, the registered office address in India, and the principal place of business. Any supporting documents for changes in these details during the year are also required.

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