what are the documentation changes for 2024

Introduction

In 2024–26, company registration documentation requirements in India underwent significant digital updates to improve accuracy, compliance, and transparency during incorporation and filings.

Documentation Changes for 2024:
• All company e-forms (including SPICe+ and annual filings) have migrated to the MCA portal, requiring online web-based form completion instead of offline uploads.
• New and revised e-forms now include linked filings, auto-populated fields, and structured data, reducing manual attachments.
• Annual filing forms require registered office photographs and enhanced disclosures.
• Financial filings now mandate signed PDF attachments with XBRL data.

Conclusion

These changes modernise documentation, improve compliance integrity, and streamline company filings for 2024–26 under the Companies Act framework.