List of Forms explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) provided a list of forms granting extra time and waiver of the additional fee. The decision of the MCA for a waiver of additional fees on a set of compliance obligations provides relief to businesses during the pandemic. The MCA has provided a list of 57 forms that are eligible for the additional fee waiver. The List of forms providing a waiver of an additional fee are as follows:| S. No | Form Id | Form description |
| 1 | Form CHG-1 | Application for registration of creation, modification of charge (other than those related to debentures) |
| 2 | Form CHG-9 | Application for registration of creation or modification of charge for debentures or rectification of particulars filed in respect of creation or modification of charge for debentures |
| 3 | FORM ADT-1 | Information to the Registrar by the company for appointment of auditor |
| 4 | FORM INC-22 | Notice of Situation or Change of situation of Registered Office of the Company |
| 5 | FORM NDH-3 | Return of Nidhi Company for the half-year ended |
| 6 | FORM FC-4 | Annual Return of a Foreign Company |
| 7 | FORM MSC-3 | Return of dormant companies |
| 8 | FORM INC-27 | Conversion of public company into a private company or private company into a public company |
| 9 | FORM NDH-2 | Application for extension of time |
| 10 | FORM-IEPF-3 | Statement of shares and unclaimed or unpaid dividend not transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund |
| 11 | FORM AOC-4 | Form for filing the financial statement and other documents with the Registrar |
| 12 | FORM AOC-4 NBFC | Form for filing the financial statement and other documents with the Registrar for NBFCs |
| 13 | FORM AOC-4 XBRL | Form for filing XBRL document in respect of financial statement and other documents with the Registrar |
| 14 | FORM MGT-7 | Form for filing annual returns by a company. |
| 15 | LLP Form 3 | Information with regard to the limited liability partnership agreement and changes, if any, made therein |
| 16 | LLP Form-11 | Annual Return of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) |
| 17 | FORM DIR-11 | Notice of resignation of a director to the Registrar |
| 18 | FORM MGT-14 | Filing of Resolutions and agreements to the Registrar |
| 19 | FORM INC-20A | Declaration for commencement of business |
| 20 | FORM MGT-15 | Form for filing Report on Annual General Meeting |
| 21 | FORM PAS-6 | Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report (Half-yearly) |
| 22 | FORM AOC-4 CFS NBFC | Form for filing consolidated financial statements and other documents with the Registrar for NBFCs |
| 23 | FORM AOC-4 CFS | Form for filing consolidated financial statements and other documents with the Registrar |
| 24 | FORM FC-1 | Information to be filed by a foreign company |
| 25 | FORM FC-2 | Return of alteration in the documents filed for registration by foreign company |
| 26 | FORM PAS-3 | Return of allotment |
| 27 | FORM MR-1 | Return of appointment of MD/WTD/Manager |
| 28 | FORM INC-4 | One Person Company- Change in Member/Nominee |
| 29 | FORM INC-6 | One Person Company- Application for Conversion |
| 30 | Form IEPF-5 e-Verification Report | Company e-Verification Report |
| 31 | FORM INC-20 | Intimation to Registrar of revocation/surrender of a license issued under section 8 |
| 32 | FORM NDH-4 | Application for declaration as Nidhi Company and for updation of status by Nidhis |
| 33 | FORM IEPF-4 | Statement of shares transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund |
| 34 | FORM GNL-3 | Details of persons/directors/charged/specified |
| 35 | FORM MGT-6 | Persons not holding beneficial interest in shares |
| 36 | FORM GNL-2 | Form for submission of documents with the Registrar. |
| 37 | FORM ADT-3 | Notice of Resignation by the Auditor |
| 38 | FORM DIR-12 | Particulars of appointment of Directors and the key managerial personnel and the changes among them |
| 39 | FORM SH-11 | Return in respect of buy-back of securities |
| 40 | FORM CRA-4 | Form for filing Cost Audit Report with the Central Government. |
| 41 | FORM BEN-2 | Return to the Registrar in respect of declaration under section 90 |
| 42 | FORM IEPF-1 | Statement of amounts credited to Investor Education and Protection Fund |
| 43 | FORM IEPF-7 | Statement of amounts credited to IEPF on account of shares transferred to the fund |
| 44 | FORM AOC-5 | Notice of address at which books of account are maintained |
| 45 | FORM SH-7 | Notice to Registrar of any alteration of share capital |
| 46 | FORM CRA-2 | Form of intimation of appointment of cost auditor by the company to Central Government. |
| 47 | FORM-15 | Notice for change of place of registered office |
| 48 | FORM-4 | Notice of appointment, cessation, change in name/ address/designation of a designated partner or partner. and consent to become a partner/designated partner |
| 49 | FORM-5 | Notice for change of name |
| 50 | FORM-12 | Form for intimating other address for service of documents |
| 51 | FORM-22 | Notice of intimation of Order of Court/ Tribunal/CLB/ Central Government to the Registrar |
| 52 | FORM-29 LLP | Notice of (A) alteration in the certificate of incorporation or registration; (B) alteration in names and addresses of any of the persons authorized to accept service on behalf of a foreign limited liability partnership (FLLP) (C) alteration in the principal place of business in India of FLLP (D) cessation to have a place of business in India |
| 53 | FORM-27 LLP | Form for registration of particulars by Foreign Limited Liability Partnership (FLLP) |
| 54 | DPT-3 | Return of deposits |
| 55 | IEPF-2 | Statement of unclaimed or unpaid amounts |
| 56 | NDH-1 | Annual accounts along with the list of all principal places of business in India established by a foreign company |
| 57 | FC-3 | Return of Statutory Compliances |
Key Facts About List of Forms
- Applies in: All states across India, under the relevant central law.
- Mode: Mostly online via the official government portal.
- Typical timeline: Ranges from a few days to a few weeks depending on the case.
- Non-compliance: May attract penalties, interest or late fees.
- Expert help: TaxClue completes the entire process end to end for you.
What is List of Forms?
List of Forms is an important compliance and legal topic for businesses and individuals in India. This guide explains its meaning, applicability and key requirements in simple language so you can understand and stay fully compliant.
Who needs to know about List of Forms?
Business owners, startups, professionals, and taxpayers dealing with List of Forms should understand the applicable rules. Requirements can vary by turnover, entity type and activity, so it is best to confirm your specific case before proceeding.
Over 90% of compliance penalties in India arise from missed due dates — timely handling can save businesses thousands of rupees each year.
List of Forms: a key compliance topic in Indian tax and corporate law that businesses and individuals must understand to remain compliant.
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