MCA 38 Company Forms Launch: What Indian Businesses Need to Know
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) will roll out the final set of 38 company forms on 14th July 2025 as part of its Version 3 (V3) upgrade. To facilitate this transition, MCA has scheduled a portal downtime from 12th to 14th July 2025, during which e-filing for these forms will be temporarily unavailable.
This marks the last major phase of the MCA21 V3 project, designed to simplify corporate compliance, enhance speed, and ensure better data governance.
Let’s break down what this launch means for professionals, companies, and consultants across India.
MCA Portal Downtime: Key Dates
- Downtime Start: 12 July 2025 (12:00 AM)
- Downtime End: 14 July 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Live Deployment: Post 14 July 2025
During this period, web-based e-filing for these 38 forms will be suspended. Stakeholders are advised to plan filings accordingly.
List of 38 Company Forms Going Live
According to the official MCA release, this final batch includes key forms under:
- Companies Act, 2013
- Rules under Chapter XI (Appointment and Qualification of Directors)
- Compounding, Mergers, Winding up, Others
Some critical forms include:
- DIR-3C (Intimation of DIN by company)
- MR-1 (Return of appointment of MD/WTD/Manager)
- MGT-10 (Changes in shareholding)
- MSC-3 (Return for Dormant Companies)
- NDH-1 to NDH-3 (For Nidhi Companies)
Full form list available here.
What’s New in V3 Filing?
The V3 portal differs significantly from MCA V2. Key changes include:
| Feature | V2 Portal | V3 Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Mode | Offline PDF upload | Online web-based |
| Login Access | CIN-based | Role-based (Director/Professional) |
| DSC Requirement | All forms | Selective (based on role & form) |
| Pre-fill Errors | Common | Reduced via real-time validations |
Expert Tip:
Create and map your role-based login (Professional/Director) before 12th July. This will avoid delays once the forms go live.
Compliance Impact & Action Plan
For CA firms, company secretaries, and startups, here’s what to do:
- Pre-schedule critical filings – Avoid last-minute form submissions before 12th July.
- Download pending receipts – Some post-submission documents may not be accessible during the transition.
- Test your login credentials – Ensure your PAN-linked and Aadhaar-linked credentials are active.
- Map DSCs – Revalidate DSCs under new V3 role system.
- Prepare for learning curve – Interface, validations, and submission flow are all new.
Legal Reference
The MCA21 V3 update is in continuation of:
- Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2022
- Various Notifications under Companies Act, 2013
It aligns with the Digital India initiative and simplifies corporate compliance digitally.
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FAQ: MCA 38 Forms Launch
Q1. Is MCA filing completely unavailable from 12–14 July 2025?
No, only the 38 specified forms will be paused. Other V3 filings will continue.
Q2. Can I still file forms like SPICe+ or DIR-3 during this period?
Yes, unless specifically listed in the affected 38 forms.
Q3. Will SRNs generated before downtime remain valid?
Yes, existing SRNs and payment receipts will remain valid post-upgrade.
Q4. Is DSC mapping mandatory in the V3 portal?
Yes. Role-based access now needs mapped DSCs before form filing.
Summary
MCA will launch 38 new company forms under MCA21 V3 on 14 July 2025, with portal downtime from 12–14 July. Businesses must pre-plan filings, map DSCs, and prepare for the new web-based system.