Form MGT-15: Complete Guide to Filing Report on Annual General Meeting
Form MGT-15 is the web form filed with the Registrar of Companies to submit a report on the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). It is governed by Section 121(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 31(2) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014.
Who Should File MGT-15 / When is it Filed
Every listed public company must prepare a report on each AGM, confirming that the meeting was convened, held, and conducted in accordance with the Act and the rules made thereunder, and file it in Form MGT-15 within 30 days of the conclusion of the AGM.
Important Checkpoints Before Filing
- Applicant must be registered on the MCA portal before filing
- The company must be registered with MCA and hold a valid CIN
- Signatories must hold an approved DIN or valid PAN or Membership number
- The date of AGM entered must match the date already specified in other approved annual filings (AOC-4/AOC-4 XBRL/AOC-4 NBFC/MGT-7) for the same financial year end date
- The DSC attached must be registered on the MCA portal against the DIN/PAN/Membership number provided
- The signing authority must hold a valid, non-expired, non-revoked DSC
- No other MGT-15 should already be filed with the same AGM date and financial year (and not marked ‘Defective’)
- Where the company is Under CIRP or Under Liquidation, only the IRP/RP/Liquidator may sign
- If field space is insufficient, additional details may be furnished as an optional attachment
Step-by-Step Filing Process
- Login to MCA portal → MCA Services → Company e-Filing → Annual Filings
- Access “Form No. MGT-15 (Form for filing Report on Annual General Meeting)”
- Enter/search/select CIN
- Fill up the application with the AGM report details, matching the AGM date used in other annual filings
- Optionally save as draft
- Submit the webform and note the SRN
- Affix DSC
- Upload the DSC-affixed PDF on MCA portal within 15 days of SRN generation
- Pay Fees within 7 days of successful upload (or due date + 2 days, whichever is earlier — otherwise the SRN is cancelled)
- Receive acknowledgement
Signing Requirements
- Digitally signed by an authorised signatory with an approved DIN or valid PAN/Membership number
- Where the company is Under CIRP/Under Liquidation, only the IRP/RP/Liquidator may sign
Fee Structure
Normal Fee — Companies with Share Capital
| Nominal Share Capital (INR) | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Less than 1,00,000 | 200 |
| 1,00,000 to 4,99,999 | 300 |
| 5,00,000 to 24,99,999 | 400 |
| 25,00,000 to 99,99,999 | 500 |
| 1,00,00,000 or more | 600 |
Additional (Delay) Fee
Event date: date of the AGM; time limit: 30 days.
| Period of Delay | Additional Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 days | 2× normal fee |
| More than 30 up to 60 days | 4× normal fee |
| More than 60 up to 90 days | 6× normal fee |
| More than 90 up to 180 days | 10× normal fee |
| More than 180 days | 12× normal fee |
Processing Mode
Form MGT-15 is processed in STP mode — taken on record electronically without further processing. There is no provision for resubmission.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which companies must file MGT-15? Only listed public companies — it does not apply to unlisted or private companies.
Q2. What is the filing deadline for MGT-15? Within 30 days of the conclusion of the AGM.
Q3. Must the AGM date match other annual filings? Yes — it must be consistent with the AGM date already used in approved AOC-4/AOC-4 XBRL/AOC-4 NBFC/MGT-7 filings for the same financial year.
Q4. Is MGT-15 processed automatically? Yes, it is processed in STP mode with no resubmission facility.
Q5. Can two MGT-15 filings exist for the same AGM date and financial year? No — unless a prior filing is marked ‘Defective’, a duplicate cannot be filed.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the official Instruction Kit for Form MGT-15 published by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the content is intended for general guidance purposes only. MCA forms, rules, and fee structures are subject to change through amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 or notifications issued thereunder.
In case of any inconsistency or doubt, readers are advised to refer to the official MCA access page for MGT-15 and resources available on the MCA website.