Secretarial Audit in Bangalore
Complete secretarial audit with I-Pro Solutions. Includes PCS audit, document verification, government fee guidance and dedicated filing support - all online.
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About this service
Secretarial Audit in Bangalore is a key regulatory filing administered by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) — for compliance monitoring; ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India) — for prescribing format, qualifications, and Standards.. Filing is executed via **Form MR-3** — Secretarial Audit Report — issued by a Practising Company Secretary (PCS) — holds a Certificate of Practice (CoP) issued by ICSI. MR-3 is attached to AOC-4 (financial statements filing). For listed companies, an additional Form **MGT-8** (PCS certification of annual return) is required under s.92(1) read with Rule 11(1) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules 2014 — separate from MR-3. under Companies Act, 2013 — **Section 204** (secretarial audit for listed companies and prescribed class); Section 134(3)(q) (Board report disclosure of secretarial audit report); Section 177(4)(e) (audit committee to review secretarial audit report); Section 205 (functions of Company Secretary); Section 134(5)(f) (Board's responsibility for secretarial audit); Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules 2014 — Rule 8 (companies requiring secretarial audit); Rule 9 (qualifications of secretarial auditor); Form **MR-3** (secretarial audit report — format prescribed under Rule 9(4) of Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules 2014); ICSI Secretarial Standards SS-1 (Board meetings) and SS-2 (general meetings); ICSI Secretarial Audit Report (SAR) framework, 2020 (revised format).. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Valid identity & address proof of applicant
- Active PAN & registered business premises
- Authorized representative authorization
- Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
- No pending statutory disqualifications
- Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
- Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
- Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
- Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government Fee Breakdown
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Secretarial Audit in Bangalore Statutory Filing | ₹0 (No government fee) | Government fee is Nil / exempted under applicable statutory rulesOfficial Regulator |
| Total Government Fee | No fee | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — verified statutory schedule for Bangalore, Karnataka. Professional fee separate.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- 1All statutory registers (register of members, directors, KMP, charges, related-party transactions, bAll statutory registers (register of members, directors, KMP, charges, related-party transactions, beneficial owners);
- 2All Minutes of Board meetings, general meetings, committee meetings (SS-1 / SS-2 compliance);All Minutes of Board meetings, general meetings, committee meetings (SS-1 / SS-2 compliance);
- 3All forms filed with MCA during the FY (DIR-12, AOC-4, MGT-7, INC-22, SH-7, PAS-3, ADT-1, CHG-1, MR-All forms filed with MCA during the FY (DIR-12, AOC-4, MGT-7, INC-22, SH-7, PAS-3, ADT-1, CHG-1, MR-1, etc.);
- 4MoA / AoA with all amendments;MoA / AoA with all amendments;
- 5LLP Agreement (if any subsidiary LLP);LLP Agreement (if any subsidiary LLP);
- 6auditor's reports of previous FYs;auditor's reports of previous FYs;
- 7Board resolutions, special resolutions, ordinary resolutions passed during FY;Board resolutions, special resolutions, ordinary resolutions passed during FY;
- 8CSR policy and disclosures (if applicable);CSR policy and disclosures (if applicable);
- 9Insider trading code (for listed companies);Insider trading code (for listed companies);
- 10Policy on preservation of documents (s.134(5)Policy on preservation of documents (s.134(5)
- 11read with Companies (Management and Administration) Rules 2014 - Rule 27);read with Companies (Management and Administration) Rules 2014 - Rule 27);
- 12vigil mechanism / whistle-blower policy (s.177(9));vigil mechanism / whistle-blower policy (s.177(9));
- 13risk management policy (where applicable).risk management policy (where applicable).
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **Company**
**Company**: Appoint Practising Company Secretary (PCS) at the beginning of the FY (or as early as possible - typically by April) - under s.204(1) read with Rule 9 of Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules 2014. - 2I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **PCS**
**PCS**: Plan secretarial audit - request list of registers, minutes, filings, MoA/AoA, auditor reports. - 3I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **PCS**
**PCS**: Review the registers and filings - verify compliance with Companies Act, ICSI Secretarial Standards (SS-1, SS-2), and applicable sectoral laws (SEBI LODR for listed, RBI for NBFC, IRDA for insurance, etc.). - 4I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **PCS**
**PCS**: Identify non-compliances / observations / qualifications - communicate to the company for rectification. - 5I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **Company**
**Company**: Rectify identified non-compliances before close of FY (where possible). - 6I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: **PCS**
**PCS**: Issue Form **MR-3** - Secretarial Audit Report - in the prescribed format, signed by PCS with PCS CoP number and UDIN (ICSI UDIN mandatory since 2021). - 7I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **Company**
**Company**: Attach MR-3 to Board's Report (under s.134(3)(q)); disclose in Board report any qualifications / adverse remarks by PCS. - 8I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: **Audit Committee**
**Audit Committee**: Review MR-3 under s.177(4)(e); recommend to Board. - 9I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: **Company**
**Company**: File AOC-4 with MR-3 attached - within 30 days of Board adoption (s.137). - 10Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 10: **Listed companies**
**Listed companies**: File MR-3 separately with stock exchange (Reg 27(2) of SEBI LODR - within prescribed timeline).
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) Penalty: ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) | One-time mandatory | Within 180 days of incorporation after bank capital deposit |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) Penalty: Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers | 5-year tenure | Within 30 days of incorporation by Board of Directors |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 30 days of AGM (by 29 October annually) |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 60 days of AGM (by 29 November annually) |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) Penalty: ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation | Annual | Every designated partner / director holding active DIN by 30 September |
One-time mandatory5-year tenureAnnualAnnualAnnualPenalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) | One-time mandatory | ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) | 5-year tenure | Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) | Annual | ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofsWhy: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
- 2Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leasesWhy: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
- 3Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity codeWhy: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.
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