Startup Compliance Calendar — Never Miss a Deadline
Generate a personalised compliance deadline calendar for your startup covering Income Tax, GST, MCA, EPF, ESI, and DPIIT obligations.
Advance tax instalment due. Applicable if total tax liability exceeds ₹10,000 in the financial year.
TDS deducted in Jun 2026 must be deposited by this date. Challan ITNS 281.
Employee Provident Fund — Electronic Challan cum Return for wages paid in Jun.
RBI Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets — due 15 July for companies with foreign equity or debt.
Monthly summary return and tax payment for registered businesses.
Quarterly TDS return for salary (24Q) and non-salary (26Q) deductions for Q1 (Apr–Jun).
TDS deducted in Jul 2026 must be deposited by this date. Challan ITNS 281.
Employee Provident Fund — Electronic Challan cum Return for wages paid in Jul.
Monthly summary return and tax payment for registered businesses.
TDS deducted in Aug 2026 must be deposited by this date. Challan ITNS 281.
Employee Provident Fund — Electronic Challan cum Return for wages paid in Aug.
Advance tax instalment due. Applicable if total tax liability exceeds ₹10,000 in the financial year.
Monthly summary return and tax payment for registered businesses.
Annual General Meeting must be held within 6 months of financial year end (30 Sep for March FY companies).
TDS deducted in Sep 2026 must be deposited by this date. Challan ITNS 281.
Employee Provident Fund — Electronic Challan cum Return for wages paid in Sep.
Monthly summary return and tax payment for registered businesses.
Financial statements filing with ROC — within 30 days of AGM.
Quarterly TDS return for salary (24Q) and non-salary (26Q) deductions for Q2 (Jul–Sep).
TDS deducted in Oct 2026 must be deposited by this date. Challan ITNS 281.
Employee Provident Fund — Electronic Challan cum Return for wages paid in Oct.
Monthly summary return and tax payment for registered businesses.
Annual return of the company — within 60 days of AGM.
TDS deducted in Nov 2026 must be deposited by this date. Challan ITNS 281.
Employee Provident Fund — Electronic Challan cum Return for wages paid in Nov.
Advance tax instalment due. Applicable if total tax liability exceeds ₹10,000 in the financial year.
Monthly summary return and tax payment for registered businesses.
TDS deducted in Jan 2027 must be deposited by this date. Challan ITNS 281.
Employee Provident Fund — Electronic Challan cum Return for wages paid in Jan.
Monthly summary return and tax payment for registered businesses.
TDS deducted in Feb 2027 must be deposited by this date. Challan ITNS 281.
Employee Provident Fund — Electronic Challan cum Return for wages paid in Feb.
Advance tax instalment due. Applicable if total tax liability exceeds ₹10,000 in the financial year.
Monthly summary return and tax payment for registered businesses.
Employee Provident Fund — Electronic Challan cum Return for wages paid in Mar.
Monthly summary return and tax payment for registered businesses.
TDS deducted in Mar 2027 must be deposited by this date. Challan ITNS 281.
TDS deducted in Apr 2027 must be deposited by this date. Challan ITNS 281.
Employee Provident Fund — Electronic Challan cum Return for wages paid in Apr.
Monthly summary return and tax payment for registered businesses.
TDS deducted in May 2027 must be deposited by this date. Challan ITNS 281.
Employee Provident Fund — Electronic Challan cum Return for wages paid in May.
Monthly summary return and tax payment for registered businesses.
Deadlines shown for the next 12 months from today. Assumes 31 March financial year end. Verify actual due dates with MCA/GST portal — government may extend deadlines by notification.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the key compliance deadlines for a private limited company in India?
Key deadlines: AGM by September 30, AOC-4 (Financial Statements) by October 29, MGT-7 (Annual Return) by November 28, Advance Tax on June 15 / September 15 / December 15 / March 15, TDS Returns quarterly (July 31, October 31, January 31, May 31), ITR by October 31 (if audit required) or July 31 (otherwise), Director DIN KYC by September 30.
When must a startup hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM)?
For companies with an April–March financial year, the AGM must be held by September 30 each year (within 6 months of the financial year end). The first AGM must be held within 18 months of incorporation. Failure to hold an AGM attracts a penalty of ₹1,00,000 on the company and on each officer in default.
What is the penalty for late filing of Annual Return (MGT-7) with MCA?
MGT-7 must be filed within 60 days of the AGM (typically by November 28 for a September 30 AGM). Late filing attracts an additional fee of ₹200 per day per officer in default, subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000. Filing the form late on MCA21 also attracts escalating portal fees (1x to 12x the standard fee depending on delay duration).
What are the GST return filing due dates for startups?
Monthly filers: GSTR-1 by 11th of each month (for previous month's outward supplies), GSTR-3B by 20th of each month. Quarterly QRMP filers: IFF by 13th of month after quarter, GSTR-3B by 22nd/24th of month after quarter. Annual return GSTR-9 by December 31 (for turnover above ₹2 crore).
What is the advance tax payment schedule for startups in India?
Startups must pay advance tax in four instalments: 15% of estimated annual tax by June 15, 45% cumulative by September 15, 75% cumulative by December 15, and 100% by March 15. Interest under Section 234B and 234C applies if advance tax is not paid or underpaid.