Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) is a standardized format for reporting financial data electronically.
Responsibilities of Professional License Holders
As per MCA guidelines, the following companies must file their financial statements in XBRL format using Form AOC-4 (XBRL):
- Listed Companies - All companies listed on stock exchanges in India.
- Companies with Paid-up Capital of Rs5 Crore or More - Even if not listed.
- Companies with Turnover of Rs100 Crore or More - Large unlisted companies must comply.
- Companies Required to Follow Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) - Companies that need Ind AS reporting must file in XBRL format.
- Subsidiaries of Listed Companies - Even if a subsidiary is unlisted, it must file in XBRL if its parent company is listed.
EXEMPTIONS:
Following companies are exempted from XBRL Filings-
- Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC)
- Insurance Company
- Banking Companies
- Housing Finance Companies
Note: Small companies, OPCs (One Person Companies), and certain private limited companies may be exempt from XBRL filing unless specified.
STATUTORY REGISTERS
Following companies are exempted from XBRL Filings-
- Register of Members Form No MGT-1.
- Register of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) Form No. MGT-2.
- Register of Charges Form No. CHG-7.
- Register of Loans, Investments, Guarantees, and Security Form No. MBP-2
- Register of Contracts or Arrangements with Related Parties: Form No. MBP-4.
- Register of Debenture Holders Form No. MGT-4.
- Register of Directors Shareholdings
- Register of significant beneficial owners BEN-3 etc.
Maintenance of Statutory Records -
As per the Companies Act, all registered companies must maintain and update statutory registers for regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and smooth business operations.