OPC Compliance After Registration: Complete Compliance Checklist
Incorporating an OPC is only the beginning of the company's journey.
Once the company is established, the owner must maintain accounting records, complete applicable statutory filings and monitor tax obligations.
A common mistake is to treat incorporation as a one-time task.
A company is an ongoing legal entity, and compliance must be managed throughout the year.
Maintain Proper Books of Accounts
The OPC should maintain appropriate financial records.
These may include:
Sales
Purchases
Expenses
Assets
Liabilities
Bank transactions
Receivables
Payables
Annual ROC Compliance
An OPC is subject to applicable annual filing requirements under the Companies Act.
The exact forms and deadlines depend on the company's circumstances and current rules.
Income Tax Return
The company must comply with applicable income tax filing requirements.
GST Compliance
If the company is registered under GST, applicable GST returns and related compliance must be completed.
TDS Compliance
If the company makes payments covered by TDS provisions, appropriate deduction and reporting requirements may apply.
Maintain Statutory Records
The company should maintain appropriate:
Corporate records
Financial statements
Resolutions
Registers
Filing acknowledgements
Director Compliance
The director should ensure that applicable statutory obligations are completed on time.
Registered Office
The registered office details should remain accurate.
Any change should be handled according to applicable MCA procedures.
Nominee Information
The nominee is an important part of an OPC.
If the nominee changes, the company should follow the prescribed process.
MCA's INC-3 instructions describe the procedure relating to nominee changes and the filing of the relevant notice.
Accounting Reconciliation
Bank reconciliation should be performed regularly.
This helps identify errors before annual filing.
Tax Planning
The company should review:
Revenue
Expenses
Tax deductions
GST
TDS
Advance tax
Common Compliance Mistakes
Missing Filing Deadlines
Late filings can result in additional fees and penalties.
Poor Accounting
Incomplete books make statutory filing difficult.
Ignoring GST
GST obligations should be monitored independently.
Not Updating Nominee Information
Changes should be documented and filed appropriately.
Build a Compliance Calendar
Maintain a calendar for:
ROC filings
Tax filings
GST
TDS
Accounting
Statutory records
Final Thoughts
A professionally incorporated OPC should also be professionally maintained.
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