MCA To Transition 38 Forms To Version 3 Portal In Final Migration Phase

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced the transition of 38 company e-forms from its Version 2 (V2) portal to the upgraded Version 3 (V3) portal. The migration, set to be completed by July 14, 2025, marks the final phase of MCA’s digital transformation initiative aimed at enhancing compliance efficiency and reducing procedural errors.  

Key Developments And Transition Timeline  

- The final set of 38 forms will be launched on the V3 portal at 12:00 am on July 14, 2025.  
- E-filings on the V2 portal will be disabled from 12:00 am on June 18, 2025.  
- Offline payments using the pay-later option on V2 will be discontinued from 12:00 am on June 8, 2025.  
- The V3 portal will be temporarily unavailable from July 9 to July 13, 2025, for system upgrades.  

Compliance Guidelines For Stakeholders  

To ensure a smooth transition, MCA has issued the following directives:  

- Companies must ensure that no Service Request Numbers (SRNs) remain pending for payment or resubmission before the V2 portal is disabled.  
- Stakeholders are advised to create new business user IDs on the V3 portal or upgrade/merge existing V2 IDs.  
- Pending investor and subsidiary details must be uploaded by June 17, 2025, to avoid SRNs being marked under non-traceable status.  

Forms Included In The Migration  

The transition covers a range of essential filings, including:  

- Annual filing forms such as AOC-4 for financial statements.  
- Audit and cost audit forms.  
- Compliance-related disclosures under various corporate governance rules.  

Impact On Corporate Filings And Future Outlook  

The migration to the V3 portal is expected to streamline corporate filings, reduce manual errors, and improve accessibility for businesses. MCA’s phased approach ensures minimal disruption while reinforcing India’s commitment to digital governance.  

Source: Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Mondaq, CAclubindia