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MSME Form 1 Filing
If your company owes micro or small suppliers for more than 45 days, MCA wants a half-yearly return saying so — publicly. Missing it invites penalties and tells the world about your payment discipline. We prepare and file Form MSME-1 on time, with DSC.
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MSME Form 1 Filing Package Inclusions
- Preparation and half-yearly e-filing of MSME Form 1 with the ROC
- Compilation of dues outstanding beyond 45 days to MSME suppliers
- Coordination with accounts team for payable ageing data
- Filing by 31st October and 30th April with reminders
- SRN acknowledgement shared on email and WhatsApp
Overview
What this filing actually does
Form MSME-1 is a half-yearly return filed with the Registrar of Companies, disclosing dues to micro and small enterprise suppliers outstanding beyond 45 days.
It applies to all companies (private, public, OPC, Section 8) that buy goods or services from micro or small enterprises — medium enterprises are not covered.
The two filing windows: April–September (due October 31) and October–March (due April 30).
If there are no dues pending beyond 45 days, no filing is needed — there is no nil return.
The form is filed on the MCA portal with the digital signature of an authorised signatory, and filings are publicly visible.
Benefits
Why companies get this done through us
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Deadlines never slip
We track both half-year windows for you and start preparation well before the due date.
Supplier classification done right
Knowing which of your vendors are actually registered micro or small enterprises is half the battle. We help you identify them correctly.
Reasons for delay, worded carefully
The form requires reasons for each delayed payment — and it is all public. We help you state reasons accurately without unnecessary exposure.
Penalties avoided
Non-filing when required attracts penalties on the company and officers in default. A timely filing costs far less than the alternative.
Documents
Documents required for MSME Form 1 filing
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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MSME dues details
Verified against MCA requirements
Filing support
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
MSME Form 1 filing process — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
Step 1 of 6
Check if your company is covered
Specified companies — those that receive goods or services from MSMEs — must report payments outstanding beyond 45 days, half-yearly.
Compile the overdue vendor list
For each MSME vendor, list invoices unpaid beyond 45 days from the date of acceptance, with amounts and reasons.
Fix the correct half-year window
The form covers the half year ended March (due 30 April) and the half year ended September (due 31 October).
Prepare and sign the return
A director signs the form with a DSC; the figures should reconcile with the purchase ledger.
File by the half-yearly due dates
File MSME Form I by 30 April and 31 October each year. Persistent default can draw ROC scrutiny.
Follow up on overdue payments
The acknowledgement goes on record — and the purchase team should act on the overdue list, since the filing itself is public.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
You should know who’s doing what. Open a stage to see how the work is shared.
ROC filings are our home ground
We file MCA returns daily — MSME-1, DPT-3, BEN-2 — so the portal and its quirks hold no surprises.
Practical vendor analysis
We don't just file numbers; we help you set up a process so each half-year's data is easier than the last.
Discreet handling
This filing is public, which makes accuracy and careful wording important. We treat it accordingly.
ROC filings are our home ground: We file MCA returns daily — MSME-1, DPT-3, BEN-2 — so the portal and its quirks hold no surprises.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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No. If nothing is outstanding beyond 45 days at the period end, there is no filing — and no nil return either.
No. Form MSME-1 covers dues to micro and small enterprises only. Dues to medium enterprises are outside its scope.
Penalties under the Companies Act can apply to the company and every officer in default. Beyond the money, the filing is public — lenders and vendors can see it.
Yes, late filing is possible with additional fees. File now rather than waiting for the next half-year — the exposure only grows.
Ask for their Udyam registration — it states the category. We help clients build this check into their vendor onboarding.
45 days from the date of acceptance (or deemed acceptance) of the goods or services — not the invoice date, though they often coincide.
No. Samadhaan is where MSMEs complain about delayed payments; MSME-1 is your company's own disclosure to the ROC. Both relate to the same 45-day rule.
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- Income Tax Department
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Last verified: 6 October 2026
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