Hundreds of professionals and companies across India are facing a race against time as persistent technical glitches on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) portal threaten to derail mandatory annual filings. With the crucial deadline of December 31, 2025, just days away, users have flooded social media platform X, reporting frequent system timeouts and crashes, leading to widespread demands for an immediate extension of the due date.
Social Media Erupts as Portal Fails Under Pressure
The hashtag #Extend_Due_Date_Immediately began trending on X as numerous filers shared their struggles. Users detailed experiences of being unable to access the portal or complete submissions, raising alarms about potential penalties for non-compliance due to factors beyond their control. The collective outcry highlights a growing panic among businesses and their advisors who are working against the clock.
"MCA portal is still not working. It worked somewhat decently for only 3 days, from December 25 to 28. It's too little too late. Very little time. Tension is deteriorating health," one user posted, capturing the sentiment of many. Another echoed, "MCA site not working how to do annual filing," using multiple hashtags to amplify the call for an extension.
A Perfect Storm of Coinciding Deadlines
The situation is exacerbated by a clash of regulatory deadlines. December 31 is not only the cutoff for MCA annual returns but also for filing GSTR-9 and 9C for GST, as well as Revised and Belated Income Tax Returns (ITRs). This convergence has created immense pressure on professionals.
"One profession. Three critical deadlines. Zero breathing space. MCA filings | GSTR-9/9C | Revised & Belated ITRs, all at once. Extension is not relief—it’s necessity," noted an individual on X. Another user pointed out the complexity, stating, "Putting multiple due dates on a single date is not justified. GSTR 9 and 9C has become more complex, even a small file is taking 2 days to complete."
Some users expressed frustration over the perceived lack of official acknowledgment, with one remarking, "As per MCA, we are 'not aware' of the V3 portal. But surely MCA is aware of the repeated system glitches. Unfortunately, professionals and entrepreneurs continue to bear the brunt."
What is MCA Filing and Why is it Critical?
MCA filing is a mandatory annual compliance requirement for all companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) registered in India. It involves the submission of legal documents and financial statements, including annual returns, to the Registrar of Companies (ROC) via the MCA21 portal. These filings are essential for maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring transparency, and preserving the entity's lawful status. Failure to file by the deadline can result in significant financial penalties for the companies and their directors.
As the clock ticks down to December 31, the corporate sector's appeal to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs grows louder, seeking an official extension to navigate the technical hurdles and avoid errors in critical statutory submissions.
