Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

Virtual Auditor

CS Services in Andhra Pradesh

Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

Quick answer: Virtual Auditor provides company secretary services for businesses in Andhra Pradesh — remotely, with meetings by video or at our Chennai head office. Company filings for Andhra Pradesh are made with ROC Vijayawada. Retainer quoted on request professional fees (govt fees extra); Standard turnaround is 7–10 working days.

Andhra Pradesh — the local picture for company secretary services

Andhra Pradesh's business base is split between the port and pharma corridor of Visakhapatnam, the Krishna–Guntur belt around the capital region of Amaravati and Vijayawada, and the Tirupati–Sri City electronics and manufacturing zone. Aquaculture, agro-processing and pharmaceutical exports are the largest sectors, and the state runs a single-window industrial clearance system through APIIC. Since the 2014 bifurcation, companies in the state file with ROC Vijayawada and litigate before the High Court at Amaravati; NCLT matters go to the Amaravati bench. For company secretary services this means incorporation and annual filings go to ROC Vijayawada, the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 applies from the first employee, and professional tax is applicable.

What is company secretary services? Company secretarial services — annual ROC filings, board resolutions, share transfers, director appointments, compliance calendar.

Company Secretary Services is a professional service offered by Virtual Auditor, an AI-powered CA and IBBI Registered Valuer firm (IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333) led by CA V. Viswanathan (FCA, ACS, CFE, IBBI RV), serving clients in Andhra Pradesh since 2012.

Company Secretary Services in Andhra Pradesh

Virtual Auditor provides company secretary services across Andhra Pradesh.

The ROC Hyderabad handles company registrations and filings for Andhra Pradesh. Stamp duty: 5% on authorised capital. Professional tax: applicable in Andhra Pradesh at the state slab rates.

Full service details, methodology and statutory references: https://virtualauditor.in/company-secretary-services

Andhra Pradesh-Specific Compliance Information

ROC Office | ROC Hyderabad

State Capital | Amaravati

Stamp duty | payable on the memorandum and articles under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (A.P. Amendment), computed by the MCA portal on authorised capital at the SPICe+ stage

Professional tax | applicable in Andhra Pradesh at the state slab rates

Pincode (Capital) | 522503

Indicative Fee Structure

ServiceFee
CS ServicesRetainer quoted on request (govt fees extra)
ConsultationComplimentary 30 minutes

*Prices are indicative. Actual fees depend on complexity and regulatory requirements. Contact us for a detailed quote.

Engagement terms — reviewed 25 October 2026

  • Fee: Annual filing package (AOC-4 and MGT-7 only) from ₹10,000 + 18% GST; MCA filing fees are extra. The audited financial statements and the auditor's report are to be provided by you and are not part of this scope. Retainer secretarial support is quoted on request.
  • Extra / not included: Event-based filings (DIR-12, SH-7, PAS-3, INC-22) and secretarial audit are separate.
  • Turnaround: AOC-4 filed within 30 days and MGT-7 within 60 days of the AGM when signed accounts are received at least 7 working days before the due date.
  • Who signs: Forms and certificates are signed by V. Viswanathan ACS or another qualified Company Secretary of the practice, depending on the engagement.
  • Entity: Secretarial retainer and e-form filing are engaged and invoiced by Virtual Auditor Private Limited; where a form or return must be certified by a practising professional (for example MGT-8 or a pre-certified e-form), that certificate is engaged and invoiced by V Viswanathan & Associates.
  • What to send first: Send signed audited financial statements, auditor's report, AGM notice and minutes, list of shareholders as on the AGM date, and the MCA login.
  • Next step: Send your enquiry on WhatsApp to +91 99622 60333; we confirm the scope, fee and timeline in writing before work starts.

What has changed in the law — reviewed October 2026

  • Income-tax Act, 2025 is in force from 1 April 2026; the section numbers on this page are those of the Income-tax Act, 1961, which continues to govern assessment years up to 2026-27.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Registrar of Companies handles filings for a company in Andhra Pradesh?
ROC Vijayawada has jurisdiction over companies with a registered office in Andhra Pradesh. Virtual Auditor files SPICe+, PAS-3, SH-7 and annual returns with that office on your behalf.
Which Shops and Establishments Act applies to a new business in Andhra Pradesh?
The Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 applies in Andhra Pradesh, and professional tax is applicable. Virtual Auditor completes these registrations alongside incorporation.
Do you have an office in Andhra Pradesh?
No. Andhra Pradesh is served remotely from our Chennai head office: documents are exchanged online, filings are made on the MCA, GST and income-tax portals, and meetings are held by video or at that office by appointment.
What must our company or LLP file, when, and who will handle it?
A company holds its annual general meeting within six months of the year end (by 30 September; the first AGM within nine months), files its financial statements in Form AOC-4 within 30 days of the AGM, and files its annual return in Form MGT-7 or MGT-7A within 60 days of the AGM. Event-based forms are filed as things happen, for example auditor appointment (ADT-1) and changes in directors (DIR-12). An LLP files its Statement of Account and Solvency (Form 8) by 30 October and its annual return (Form 11) by 30 May. We prepare a compliance calendar for your entity, collect the signed financial statements and minutes, file the forms and send you the filed copies. Your board remains responsible for approving the accounts and holding the meetings.

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Company Secretary Services in Andhra Pradesh — ROC & Compliance Anchor

For Andhra Pradesh-incorporated entities, ROC filings route through ROC Vijayawada and the secretarial-compliance calendar interlocks with Section 173 (board-meeting minimum 4 with 120-day cap), Section 96 (AGM within 6 months of FY-end), Section 137 (AOC-4 within 30 days of AGM) and Section 92 (MGT-7 within 60 days of AGM).

The economic mix of Andhra Pradesh runs across petroleum & refining (HPCL Visakh), automotive (Anantapur-Penukonda Kia/Isuzu belt), aquaculture (Krishna-Godavari delta) — sectors that consistently dominate the regulatory case-load and the profile of the engagements we field from this jurisdiction. Notable industrial enclaves include Sri City multi-product SEZ, Kakinada SEZ. On the AD-Bank side, strong AD-Cat-I presence in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Tirupati; SBI, Andhra Bank (now Union Bank of India), Canara Bank handle most LRS/ODI documentation.

Andhra Pradesh's APIIC single-window 'YSR Navasakam' clearance regime promises industrial approvals within 21 days, and the state ranks among the top 5 in DPIIT's Ease of Doing Business.

DIR-3 KYC, DPT-3, INC-22A & Form-Calendar Discipline

We anchor a 30/15/7-day reminder calendar against ROC Vijayawada.

Engagement — Andhra Pradesh Coverage

Virtual Auditor's CS practice covers all Section 92/137 annual filings, board/AGM minutes drafting under SS-1/SS-2, charge filings, BEN-2/DIR-3 KYC/DPT-3/MSME-1 calendar compliance, secretarial audit Form MR-3 for applicable companies, and full ROC representation at ROC Vijayawada. Free 30-minute consultation: +91 99622 60333.

Andhra Pradesh: compliance facts for company secretary services

Andhra Pradesh's business base is split between the port and pharma corridor of Visakhapatnam, the Krishna–Guntur belt around the capital region of Amaravati and Vijayawada, and the Tirupati–Sri City electronics and manufacturing zone. Aquaculture, agro-processing and pharmaceutical exports are the largest sectors, and the state runs a single-window industrial clearance system through APIIC. Since the 2014 bifurcation, companies in the state file with ROC Vijayawada and litigate before the High Court at Amaravati; NCLT matters go to the Amaravati bench. For company secretary services this means incorporation and annual filings go to ROC Vijayawada, the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 applies from the first employee, and professional tax is applicable.

Which authorities handle company secretary services for a business in Andhra Pradesh?

Registrar of CompaniesROC Vijayawada
Shops and Establishments ActAndhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988
Professional taxApplicable in Andhra Pradesh
State startup policyAP Innovation and Startup Policy
Startup nodal agencyAP Innovation Society
Stamp ActIndian Stamp Act, 1899 (A.P. Amendment)
Nearest Virtual Auditor officeChennai head office — G-131, Ground Floor, Phase 3, Spencer Plaza Mall, Anna Salai, Chennai (about 386 km by road from Andhra Pradesh)

Andhra Pradesh companies file with ROC Vijayawada; writ remedies lie before the High Court of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati); company-law and insolvency matters go to the NCLT Amaravati.

Statutory references for this service are on the national company secretary services page: https://virtualauditor.in/company-secretary-services

Checked 2026-10-14 against MCA · NCLT · CBIC · ITAT.

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What has changed in the law — reviewed October 2026

Full note on the national page.