MCA extended the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 a second time — up to 15 September 2026
General Circular 04/2026 dated 31 August 2026 extended CCFS-2026 from 31 August to 15 September 2026 on representations from stakeholders. All other terms of the Scheme stayed unchanged.
Key facts
- Published
- 31 August 2026
- Section
- Company Law
- What it is
- Extended
- In force
- Scheme window till 15 September 2026
- Who it affects
- Companies with pending statutory filings
In 30 seconds
- CCFS-2026 was introduced by General Circular 01/2026 dated 24 February 2026 for pending statutory filings.
- First run: up to 15 July 2026. First extension: up to 31 August 2026 (General Circular 03/2026).
- Second extension: up to 15 September 2026 (General Circular 04/2026).
- All other terms and conditions of the Scheme remain unchanged.
हिंदी में सार
MCA ने General Circular 04/2026 (31 अगस्त 2026) से Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 की अवधि 31 अगस्त से बढ़ाकर 15 सितंबर 2026 की थी। स्कीम की बाकी शर्तें वही रहीं।
What the circular says
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduced the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026) by General Circular No. 01/2026 dated 24 February 2026, to give companies an opportunity to complete their pending statutory filings. The Scheme was initially operational up to 15 July 2026.
By General Circular No. 03/2026 dated 8 July 2026, the last date was extended to 31 August 2026. That circular gave the reason as capacity enhancement and restoration work at the data centre after a fire incident on 5 June 2026.
By General Circular No. 04/2026 dated 31 August 2026, in view of representations received from stakeholders, the validity was further extended up to 15 September 2026, with all other terms and conditions unchanged.
Where it stands
The date in the latest circular — 15 September 2026 — has passed. Companies that filed within the window should keep the filing acknowledgements on record. This story will be updated if the Ministry issues a further circular.
How it got here
- CCFS-2026 introduced by General Circular 01/2026
- Extended to 31 August 2026 by General Circular 03/2026
- Extended to 15 September 2026 by General Circular 04/2026
- Last date under the second extension
Published 31 August 2026. Updated 2 October 2026. This report is for general information and is not professional advice. Read the source document before acting on it.