ICSI Requests Extension of Company Compliance Facilitation Scheme (CCFS) 2026
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), through its President CS Pawan G. Chandak, formally addressed the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on August 20, 2026, seeking an extension of the Company Compliance Facilitation Scheme (CCFS) 2026 beyond its then-current deadline of August 31, 2026. The representation was directed to Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Hon'ble Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.
Background: What Is the CCFS 2026?
The Company Compliance Facilitation Scheme (CCFS) 2026 was introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a stakeholder-centric initiative designed to give companies a structured opportunity to address pending statutory filings and rectify historical defaults. The Scheme offered significant relief measures, including:
- Reduced additional fees on delayed filings
- Relaxations in compliance-related procedural requirements
- A structured window for companies to voluntarily regularise their compliance standing
The Scheme garnered widespread appreciation from corporates and professionals alike, as it aligned with the broader objective of strengthening voluntary compliance culture and improving corporate governance standards across India.
Reference: Representation No. G&CL: MCA: AUG:01 / 2026 dated August 20, 2026, submitted by ICSI to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
ICSI's Acknowledgement of the Scheme
At the outset of its representation, ICSI commended the Ministry for conceptualising and rolling out the CCFS 2026 and for having already extended the scheme until August 31, 2026. The Institute described the initiative as progressive and stakeholder-friendly, noting that it had provided companies a meaningful avenue to bring their compliance records up to date under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
ICSI acknowledged that the scheme had:
- Enabled companies to file pending statutory returns and documents
- Allowed rectification of defaults with concessional fee structures
- Encouraged voluntary compliance without the threat of disproportionate penalties
- Been positively received across corporate and professional communities
Key Issues Highlighted by ICSI
Despite the success of the CCFS 2026, ICSI flagged several on-ground practical challenges that were preventing companies and practising professionals from completing their pending compliances within the stipulated timeline.