ROC · half yearly
MSME-1: MSME Half-Yearly Return
Report unpaid MSME supplier bills
DUE DATE
30 April, 31 October
FILED WITH
MCA / ROC
HANDLED BY
Chartered Accountant
EST. COST
₹1,000 – ₹3,000
What is MSME-1?
If your company has any suppliers registered as MSMEs (small businesses) and you owe them money for more than 45 days, you must file this return. Many startups have MSME vendors for services like printing, courier, or local suppliers. Due April 30 and October 31 every year.
Penalty for missing MSME-1
Minimum ₹25,000, maximum ₹3,00,000. Directors personally liable.
Source: MSMED Act 2006; Companies (Furnishing of Information about payment to Micro and Small Enterprise Suppliers) Order 2019
Pending CA review
Documents required
List of MSME suppliersOutstanding payment detailsMSME registration numbers of suppliers
Applies to:
private limitedopc
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