Compounding of Offence regularise past non-compliance under Section 441 of the Companies Act.
Compounding of offences under Section 441 of the Companies Act, 2013 is the process by which a company or officer can seek to regularise a past non-compliance or default — by paying a compounding fee — without facing criminal prosecution. Depending on the maximum fine prescribed for the offence, applications are made to the Registrar of Companies, the Regional Director, or the National Company Law Tribunal.
Contact UsCompounding of offences under Section 441 of the Companies Act, 2013 is the process by which a company or officer can seek to regularise a past non-compliance or default — by paying a compounding fee — without facing criminal prosecution. Depending on the maximum fine prescribed for the offence, applications are made to the Registrar of Companies, the Regional Director, or the National Company Law Tribunal.
At Beyonte Compliances, we assess the nature of the default, identify the appropriate compounding authority, prepare and file the compounding application, represent the company before the authority, and obtain the compounding order — allowing the company to close the matter and move forward.
What Our Compounding of Offence Service Covers
Default Assessment
Reviewing the nature and timeline of the default, identifying the sections violated, and advising on compoundability and the appropriate authority.
Compounding Fee Estimation
Estimating the likely compounding fee payable based on the prescribed maximum fine for the offence.
ROC Application
Preparing and filing the compounding application with the Registrar of Companies for offences compoundable before the ROC.
Regional Director Application
Filing the application with the Regional Director for offences where the prescribed fine exceeds the ROC's compounding limit.
NCLT Petition
Filing the compounding petition before the National Company Law Tribunal for offences not compoundable before the ROC or Regional Director.
Representation & Hearing
Representing the company and its officers before the compounding authority at the hearing.
Compounding Order Follow-up
Following up for the compounding order and ensuring payment of the compounding fee within the prescribed time.
Compliance Filing Post-Order
Filing any pending or belated returns required to be filed as part of the compounding process.
Our Process
Default Assessment
Reviewing the default, identifying the violated provisions, and advising on the appropriate compounding authority (ROC / Regional Director / NCLT).
Application Preparation
Drafting the compounding application with full disclosure of the default, its cause, and the steps taken to rectify it.
Filing with Authority
Filing the application and accompanying documents with the ROC, Regional Director, or NCLT as applicable.
Representation at Hearing
Appearing before the authority, presenting the company's case, and responding to queries.
Order & Payment
Obtaining the compounding order and paying the compounding fee within the prescribed timeframe to close the matter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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