Guide · MCA filing
MCA V3 e-form filing: a workflow from client request to SRN.
Filing an e-Form is the last ten minutes of the job. The days go into working out which form, collecting the details and getting them right.
The workflow, step by step
- Request: the client describes the change in plain words, such as “appoint a director” or “shift the registered office”, with documents attached.
- Identify the form: map the request to the right e-Form, for example DIR-12 for director changes or INC-22 for a change of registered office.
- Pre-fill: take CIN, name, address and directors from the company record instead of retyping them.
- Collect the gaps: ask the client only for the fields still missing.
- Validate: check DIN, PAN, CIN, dates and amounts for format before review.
- Attach and read documents: board resolutions, consents, sanction letters.
- Review: the professional checks the form against the live MCA form.
- File and record: file on the MCA V3 portal and record the SRN and filing date.
Common forms and what they are for
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DIR-12 | Appointment and changes of directors or KMP |
| DIR-3 KYC | KYC of directors |
| INC-22 | Change of registered office |
| AOC-4 | Financial statements |
| MGT-7 / 7A | Annual return |
| CHG-1 | Creation or modification of a charge |
| PAS-3 | Return of allotment |
| ADT-1 | Appointment of auditor |
Due dates, fees and requirements change; confirm each one on the MCA portal and with your adviser before relying on it.
How AutoROC does it
AutoROC is a filing workspace for Company Secretaries and Chartered Accountants who file ROC forms for many companies and LLPs. Each client gets a portal with their CIN and an access code, and raises requests in plain words with documents attached. An assistant maps the request to the right MCA e-Form from a catalogue of 15, pre-fills everything already known from the company record, asks the client only for what is missing, one question at a time, and validates DIN, PAN, CIN, dates and amounts as they are entered. Board resolutions, consents and sanction letters are attached to the ticket and read. The professional reviews the pre-filled e-Form, prints it to PDF or exports JSON for the MCA V3 portal, files it and records the SRN. Tickets move new → collecting → ready → filed → done, and every client’s due dates sit on one dashboard with days left. The e-Form is a pre-filled reference for transcription; always verify against the live MCA form before filing.
Questions
What is the process for filing a ROC form?
Identify the right e-Form for the change, collect and validate the details and documents, have a professional review it, file it on the MCA V3 portal and record the SRN.
What is an SRN in MCA filing?
The Service Request Number generated when a form is filed on the MCA portal, used to track the filing.
Which form is used to change a company’s registered office?
INC-22 covers a change of registered office; confirm the exact requirements for your case on the MCA portal.
See it on your own data. AutoROC — MCA e-Forms, pre-filled. Book a 30-minute working session with an engineer.