NIDHI – (National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations). Most companies in India cater to a larger amount of money, A Nidhi company, which is Non- Banking financial sector and it comes under the Companies Act 2013 and is managed as per RBI’s guidelines. The Primary business is borrowing as well as lending funds between their members and the company. These deposits are then used by the company for its members, to provide loans and advances. Since all the transactions are focused on the Shareholders of the Nidhi Company.  The Ministry of corporate affairs governs these entities in India and reserves the right to issue directions related to deposit acceptance activities. These companies are more prevalent in the southern parts of India. They also know as Benefits Funds, Permanent Fund etc.

What is Nidhi company Compliance?

“NIDHI” means a company which has been incorporated as a Nidhi with the object of cultivating the habit of thrift and savings amongst its members. Receiving deposits form, and lending to, its members only. For their mutual benefit, and which complies with the rules made by the central government for regulation of such class of companies.

BENEFITS:

1. It’s a very easy and simple way of Nidhi company formation. Such minimum of Seven Members, out of three persons will be appointed for directors and an easy and hassle-free documentation process.

2. It is a Separate legal entity which means it can acquire assets and incur debts in its own name.

3. The Concept and Objectives of a Nidhi company are certainties of saving and to promote among Indian people.

4. Nidhi Company rules are the single Regulatory Body.

5. If the Company suffers any losses or issues, the Personal assets of directors and Shareholders are secure. Because the Personal liabilities of the members cannot be used to meet the company’s liabilities.

6. The members can borrow from the funds contributed by themselves at lower interest rates.

COMPLIANCE FOR NIDHI COMPANY:

AFTER INCORPORATION:

PARTICULARSDETAILSTIMELINEFORMS/ATTACHMENTS
Current AccountOpen bank Current Account with company name30 daysBank Account Incorporation certificate MOA AOA Other optional Attachments( if any)
Commencement of BusinessA declaration needs to be submitted by directors that the subscribers have contributed to the capital mentioned in the MOA.Within 180days of incorporationINC-20A Current Account Bank statement with deposit paid-up capital.
Board MeetingConduct the board meeting to file application to central government for declaration as Nidhi companyWithin 30 days of incorporationBoard Resolution
Filing the application of Declaration of Nidhi companyThe central Government for declaration as Nidhi company.60 daysNDH-4 Board resolution of director and Proposal of company. Certificate of directors. Certificate of auditors Optional Attachment ( if any).
Nidhi company Official GazetteIt shall notify the company as a Nidhi or mutual benefit society in the official Gazette.45 days
Return of Statutory complianceThe First financial year after its incorporation and where applicable. The Second financial year, file a return of statutory90 daysNDH-1 Pan and Complete residential address. Amount of deposit accepted Break up of deposits.

MANDATORY COMPLIANCE:

PARTICULARS DETAILSTIMELINEFORMS/ATTACHMENTS
Application to regional DirectorApplication relating to the extension of timeline for not meeting requirements of members and deposits as required post-incorporation.30days of Closure of financial yearNDH-2 Board resolution Detailed Application Audited financial Statement Amount of deposit accepted from each member
Return of Half year EndedEvery Nidhi company shall file half yearly return with the Registrar30days from each half year.NDH-3
Annual General MeetingEvery company is needed to hold an annual general meeting on or before 30th September every year during working hoursEvery year 30th SeptemberNotice of AGM with explanatory statement
Account of CompaniesEach and every company is expected to file Balance sheet in AGMWithin 30 days of AGM[AOC-4] Notice of AGM. Boards report AOC-2 Auditor report Financial Statement. Shorter consent (if applicable).
Annual ReturnEach and Every private limited company is expected to file its annual return of operating of annual general meetingWithin 60 days of AGM[MGT-7] List of Directors List of Shareholders
DIN KYCThe DIN KYC procedure must be completed for each financial year for the directors of the company30th September of every yearEFORM DIN KYC
Income Tax ReturnCompanies registered in India and operating a business for profit .30th NovemberITR-6
DPT-3This return furnishing information about deposits and/or outstanding receipt of loan or money other than deposits30th June of every yearDPT-3 Auditor’s certificate. Copy of trust deed Deposit Insurance contract List of depositors Copy of instrument creating charge.

EVENT-BASED COMPLAINCE:

1. Any change in the company’s name.

2. Change in Registered office address.

3. Appointment or Resignation or Removal of Director.

4. Appointment or Resignation or Removal of Auditor.

5. Any amendment in the company’s objective.

6. Transfer of shares.

7. Increase in the authorized capital of the company.

8. Appointment of the Key Managerial Personnel.

9. Any other changes those is event-based.