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MSME-1

MSME-1

Are you purchasing goods/ services from MSMEs and have any outstanding payment, file your MSME-1 and avoid penalties of non-compliances.

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    Drafting and Filing of e-form.

    3. Drafting and Filing of e-form.

    Delivery of Acknowledgement receipt of form MSME-1 to you.

    4. Delivery of Acknowledgement receipt of form MSME-1 to you.

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    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MSME-1

    List of MSME Creditors
    List of MSME Creditors

    List MSME creditors having MSME Certificate whose payment is due for more than 45 days along with Reasons for Delay.

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    OVERVIEW

    MSME-1 is return form which is required to be filed by companies who have purchase and goods or received services from any micro and small enterprises and the payment has not been paid with 45 days from he purchase date. The MSME-1 form is a disclosure form, disclosing the micro and small enterprises creditor whose payment is outstanding.

    MEANING OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES

    Micro and small enterprises include Company, Partnership concern, AOP, HUF, Cooperative Society, Proprietorship Concerns which fulfills following criteria of Investment in Plant & Machinery as follows:

    1. Small enterprises in case of Manufacturing activities Up to Rs. 25 lacs and for Services activities Up to Rs. 10 lacs.
    2. Micro enterprises in case of Manufacturing activities More than Rs. 25 lacs but up to Rs.5 crore and for Services activities More than Rs. 10 lacs but up to Rs. 2 crore.

    Form Msme-1 is applicable only to Micro and small enterprises and not medium level.

    WHO ARE REQUIRED TO FILE FORM MSME-1?

    Companies are required to file Form MSME-1 when payments are due to MSME when:

    Company has obtained goods or services from the Micro and Small Enterprises.

    Whose payments to the Micro and Small Enterprises exceed 45 days from the date of acceptance or deemed acceptance of the goods or services.

    DUE DATE OF RETURN FILING

    MSME-1 is a half-yearly return to be filed by the companies.
    Below are the due dates for filing Form MSME-1:
    Due DatePeriod for which MSME-1 is filed
    Till 30th April For October-March period
    Till 31st October For April-September period

    PROCESS OF MSME-1 FILING

    1
    Documentation

    Collection of all the required documents and relevant information of the enterprises.

    2
    Form filing & submission

    E-form will be filled with correct data and proper disclosure along with all the required information and correct information about the MSME creditors. Also specify reason for delay of payment to the MSME creditors.

    3
    Acknowledgement receipt

    The acknowledgement will be generated which can be used of filing of e-form.

    4
    Approval of Form

    After proper scrutiny of the e-form, approval will be given by the ROC to the disclosure made under e-form MSME-1.

    CONSEQUENCE OF NON-FILING OF RETURN FORM
    • In case of company Penalty of Rs.25,000
    • In case of officer in default Penalty of Rs.25,000, extended to maximum of Rs.3 lakh

    In case of continuing failure, the company and every officer in default will be liable for a further penalty of Rs.1,000 for each day the failure continues.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the two types of MSME-1 returns?

    • Initial one time return which is required to be filed by companies disclosing the due amount towards MSME enterprise. This return to be filed within the period of 30 days from the publication of order by MCA in form MSME-1.
    • Half yearly return to be filed by every specified companies on half yearly basis before the prescribed due date. This form shall disclose the due amount towards MSME enterprise during that period.

    What are the due date of filing return form?

    In case of one time return- within 30 days of publication of order by MCA

    In case of Half yearly returns-

    • First Half Year- on or before 31st October
    • Second Half Year- on or before 30th April

    Which are the specified Companies for MSME-1 return?

    Specified Companies for MSME-1 return are those which fulfill the below mentioned conditions:-

    • The company which purchased goods or services from micro or small enterprises.
    • The payment of amount towards such purchases is due for more than 45 days.

    What are the negative consequences of non-compliance in filing of form MSME-1?

    • Company in default: Fine up to Rs. 25000.
    • Officers in default: Fine of Rs. 25000 extending to Rs. 3 lakh or imprisonment for a period extending upto 6 months or both.

    Do MSME-1 form is applicable to medium level enterprises also?

    No, Msme-1 is not applicable to medium level but only to Micro and small enterprises.

    Do the applicant requires to present physically for the filing of from MSME-1?

    No, applicant is not required to be physically present for the filing of from MSME-1. LegalDisha provides you online services and assistance for the same.