MCA V3 Portal Guide — How to Register, File Forms and Pay Fees Online

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) launched MCA V3 — the third version of its e-governance portal — replacing the older MCA21 V2 system. All ROC filings, company registration, DIN applications and compliance filings are now done through the MCA V3 portal at mca.gov.in. Here is a complete guide to using the portal effectively.

Registering on MCA V3

Go to mca.gov.in → Register/Sign Up. You can register as:

• Business User: For company directors, designated partners and authorised signatories
• Professional User: For CA, CS, CMA and advocates filing on behalf of clients

Registration requires your name, mobile number, email ID and PAN. OTP verification is required for both mobile and email. After successful registration, log in with your user ID and password. For existing MCA21 V2 users, credentials were migrated with a new password reset.

Key Features of MCA V3

• Company incorporation through SPICe+ form (LLP, OPC, private limited, public limited)
• DIN application and modification through DIR-3
• Annual filing — AOC-4 (financial statements) and MGT-7/7A (annual return)
• Event-based filings — ADT-1 (auditor appointment), DIR-12 (director changes), SH-7 (share capital changes), INC-22 (registered office change)
• Charge registration and satisfaction (CHG-1, CHG-4)
• LLP compliance — LLP-11 (annual return), LLP-8 (statement of accounts)
• MCA fee payment through net banking, UPI, credit/debit cards
• Document inspection — view publicly filed documents for any company

How to File a Form on MCA V3

Step 1: Log in to mca.gov.in with your credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to MCA Services → E-filing → Select the relevant form type (Company Forms, LLP Forms, etc.).

Step 3: Search for the company using its CIN (Corporate Identification Number) and select it. The company's pre-filled details will be auto-populated.

Step 4: Fill in the required information, upload supporting documents (PDF, not exceeding specified size limits).

Step 5: Affix Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) — click on the "Attach DSC" option and use your registered DSC eSign tool. All filings require DSC of directors/partners and the filing professional.

Step 6: Make payment — the system displays the applicable fee. Pay through net banking, NEFT, UPI or credit/debit card. SRN (Service Request Number) is generated after payment.

Step 7: Track status — use the SRN to track whether the form has been approved, put under processing, or raised for resubmission.

Common Issues and Tips

• DSC must be renewed before expiry — expired DSC causes form submission failure
• Clear browser cache if the portal shows errors (Chrome incognito mode often works better)
• PDF attachments must be scanned originals — signatures must be legible
• MCA V3 portal has scheduled maintenance windows (usually weekends) — plan important filings accordingly
• Professional user registration requires valid ICAI/ICSI membership details

Conclusion

MCA V3 is the single digital gateway for all corporate compliance in India. Mastering its features ensures your company's filings are timely and accurate. SPOTON's experienced team handles all ROC filings on MCA V3 for companies and LLPs across Calicut and Kerala. Contact us for hassle-free company compliance.