MCA Decommissions Legacy MCA21 V2 Portal: V3 Migration Deadline June 30 2026

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced the permanent decommissioning of the legacy MCA21 V2 portal, with the final shutdown scheduled for June 30, 2026. All remaining filing forms, including those related to charge creation (CHG-1, CHG-9), Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC), and annual returns (MGT-7/MGT-7A), have been migrated to the V3 platform. Companies that have not yet transitioned must complete the switch before the deadline.

Background: The MCA21 V3 Migration

The MCA21 portal is the primary platform through which companies in India file statutory forms, annual returns, financial statements, and other documents required under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. The V2 platform, which had been operational since 2016, was being phased out in stages as the V3 platform was rolled out.

The V3 platform was introduced as part of the MCA's broader digital governance initiative, offering improved processing speeds, better integration with other government databases (including GST, income tax, and Aadhaar), and a more user-friendly interface. The migration has been ongoing since 2023, with most common forms already available on V3. For related compliance, see the Annual MCA Compliance for Private Companies guide.

Forms Now Exclusively on V3

As of June 2026, the following categories of forms are available exclusively on the V3 platform: incorporation forms (SPICe+, AGILE-PRO-S), annual compliance forms (AOC-4, MGT-7, MGT-7A, ADT-1), charge-related forms (CHG-1 for creation, CHG-4 for satisfaction, CHG-9 for modification), Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC Web), and event-based forms (PAS-3 for allotment, SH-7 for alteration of share capital).

Companies that attempt to file through the V2 portal after June 30, 2026 will find the portal inaccessible. The MCA has warned that no extension of the deadline is planned. For companies still completing their annual filings, the Corporate Secretarial Audit Form MR-3 guide provides additional context on compliance requirements.

DIR-3 KYC Now Triennial

Alongside the V3 migration, MCA has restructured Director KYC compliance effective March 31, 2026. Directors must now file Form DIR-3 KYC Web once every three financial years by June 30, replacing the earlier annual filing requirement. The first triennial filing window under the new rules is now open. Directors who have not filed in the current cycle must complete their filing on the V3 platform before the June 30, 2026 deadline.

This change significantly reduces the compliance burden on company directors. Under the earlier regime, all directors had to file DIR-3 KYC annually, creating a recurring administrative task. The triennial cycle reduces this to once every three years, while maintaining the integrity of the Director Identification Number (DIN) database.

What Companies Must Do Before June 30

Companies and LLPs should take the following steps before the deadline: register on the V3 platform if not already done, update all authorized signatory digital signature certificates (DSCs) on V3, verify that all pending filings have been submitted through V3, download any documents or receipts from the V2 portal that may be needed for future reference. For companies undergoing compliance rectification, the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 offers a one-time penalty relief window.

Implications for Professionals and Stakeholders

Company secretaries, chartered accountants, and cost accountants who file forms on behalf of companies must ensure their professional credentials are updated on the V3 platform. The V3 platform uses a new authentication system that may require re-registration of professional memberships. For further details on corporate law reforms, see the Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2026 analysis and the MCA filing reforms overview.

The decommissioning of the V2 portal marks the end of a multi-year transition. While the V3 platform has had its share of technical teething issues, MCA has committed to resolving them and has established a dedicated helpdesk for migration-related queries. Companies are advised to complete their transition well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.