The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has taken a major leap in India’s digital governance journey by migrating 38 key e-forms from the legacy V2 portal to the upgraded MCA21 V3 portal. Effective 14th July 2025 (12:00 AM), these forms will now be accessible only through the new V3 system. This move is a significant part of MCA’s ongoing digital transformation strategy, designed to offer faster, smarter, and more secure compliance workflows for businesses and professionals.
Why This Upgrade to MCA V3 Portal Matters
The shift from V2 to V3 isn’t just technical—it’s transformational. The MCA V3 Portal provides:
- A modern user interface with enhanced navigation
- Improved data accuracy and validation mechanisms
- Faster multi-user collaboration and real-time tracking
- Seamless Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) integration
- Better compliance monitoring tools for corporates and professionals
This transformation ensures that India’s ROC filing system remains globally competitive and aligned with the needs of a growing economy.
Key Company e-Forms Migrated to MCA21 V3 Portal
Here are some of the most used e-forms that have now migrated to the V3 platform:
Financial and Audit Filings:
- AOC-4, AOC-4 CFS, AOC-4 XBRL
- ADT-1 to ADT-4
- CRA-2, CRA-4
Annual Returns:
- MGT-7, MGT-7A, MGT-15
CSR & Compliance:
- AOC-2, CSR-1, CSR-2, Form 66
Legacy Forms (Companies Act, 1956):
- 23AC, 23ACA, 20B, 21A
Special Purpose:
- LEAP-1 (Listing of Equity Shares)
- CRL-1 (Company Layers)
- Complaint Form
Key Dates and Compliance Deadlines
To ensure a smooth transition to the V3 MCA Portal, stakeholders must follow these steps:
- 8 June 2025: Offline “Pay Later” option disabled on V2. Only online payments (credit/debit card or net banking) allowed.
- 17 June 2025: Last date to upload pending security holder and subsidiary data, failing which, SRNs will be marked NTBR (Not To Be Registered).
- 18 June 2025: E-filing of these 38 forms will be completely disabled on V2.
Mandatory User Account Upgrades
All stakeholders—including company directors, CSs, and CAs—must:
- Convert their V2 user ID to a V3 Business User account
- Link and validate their Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) on the V3 platform
- Get familiar with the new e-filing dashboard and workflow
Final Takeaway: Prepare Before the Cut-Off
The MCA V3 portal migration is a critical reform that will redefine how Indian companies handle ROC compliance. Delays in action could lead to filing errors, missed deadlines, and even penalties.
At Lal Ghai & Associates, we help businesses navigate these transitions with ease—right from user account upgrades to e-form filings, DSC association, and advisory on V3 features.
- Stay compliant
- File with accuracy
- Avoid disruptions in your compliance calendar
Need help with MCA V3 Portal Migration? Contact Lal Ghai & Associates for expert corporate compliance support today.