Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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CS Services in Himachal Pradesh

Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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

Himachal Pradesh — the local picture for company secretary services

Himachal Pradesh's industrial base sits in the Baddi–Barotiwala–Nalagarh belt, India's largest pharmaceutical formulation cluster, with hydropower, horticulture and tourism across the rest of the state. Companies here historically used the area-based excise and income-tax holidays, and many pharma units are subsidiaries of groups headquartered elsewhere. The state has its own ROC-cum-OL at Shimla, the Himachal Pradesh High Court at Shimla, and NCLT and ITAT matters are heard at Chandigarh. For company secretary services this means incorporation and annual filings go to ROC-cum-OL Himachal Pradesh (Shimla), the Himachal Pradesh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1969 applies from the first employee, and professional tax is not levied.

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 Himachal Pradesh since 2012.

Company Secretary Services in Himachal Pradesh

Virtual Auditor provides company secretary services across Himachal Pradesh.

The ROC Delhi (HP) handles company registrations and filings for Himachal Pradesh. Stamp duty: As per state schedule. Professional tax: Not applicable.

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

Himachal Pradesh-Specific Compliance Information

ROC Office | ROC Delhi (HP)

State Capital | Shimla

Stamp Duty | As per state schedule

Professional Tax | Not applicable

Pincode (Capital) | 171001

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 Himachal Pradesh?
ROC-cum-OL Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) has jurisdiction over companies with a registered office in Himachal 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 Himachal Pradesh?
The Himachal Pradesh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1969 applies in Himachal Pradesh, and professional tax is not levied. Virtual Auditor completes these registrations alongside incorporation.
Do you have an office in Himachal Pradesh?
No. Himachal Pradesh is served remotely from our Mumbai 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 Himachal Pradesh — ROC & Compliance Anchor

For Himachal Pradesh-incorporated entities, ROC filings route through ROC Chandigarh / Jalandhar (HP under ROC Chandigarh) 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 Himachal Pradesh runs across tourism, horticulture (apple, stone fruit), pharmaceuticals (Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh — India's largest formulations cluster) — sectors that consistently dominate the regulatory case-load and the profile of the engagements we field from this jurisdiction. Notable industrial enclaves include eligibility for area-based excise/GST concessions ended 2010 but legacy cluster effects remain in BBN. On the AD-Bank side, Chandigarh, Shimla and Baddi cover most AD-Cat-I needs; pharma exporters often anchor with HDFC/ICICI Chandigarh and SBI Solan.

Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN) accounts for nearly a third of India's pharmaceutical formulations production, and HP's Industrial Policy 2019 offers up to 90% of net SGST reimbursement for new units in Category 'B+' and 'C' areas.

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

We anchor a 30/15/7-day reminder calendar against ROC Chandigarh / Jalandhar (HP under ROC Chandigarh).

Engagement — Himachal 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 Chandigarh / Jalandhar (HP under ROC Chandigarh). Free 30-minute consultation: +91 99622 60333.

Himachal Pradesh: compliance facts for company secretary services

Himachal Pradesh's industrial base sits in the Baddi–Barotiwala–Nalagarh belt, India's largest pharmaceutical formulation cluster, with hydropower, horticulture and tourism across the rest of the state. Companies here historically used the area-based excise and income-tax holidays, and many pharma units are subsidiaries of groups headquartered elsewhere. The state has its own ROC-cum-OL at Shimla, the Himachal Pradesh High Court at Shimla, and NCLT and ITAT matters are heard at Chandigarh. For company secretary services this means incorporation and annual filings go to ROC-cum-OL Himachal Pradesh (Shimla), the Himachal Pradesh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1969 applies from the first employee, and professional tax is not levied.

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

Registrar of CompaniesROC-cum-OL Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)
Shops and Establishments ActHimachal Pradesh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1969
Professional taxNot levied in Himachal Pradesh
State startup policyHimachal Pradesh Startup/Innovation Scheme
Startup nodal agencyDepartment of Industries, Himachal Pradesh
Stamp ActIndian Stamp Act, 1899 (H.P. Amendment)
Nearest Virtual Auditor officeMumbai office — Workafella, AK Estate, SV Road, off Veer Savarkar Flyover, Goregaon West, Mumbai (about 1,675 km by road from Himachal Pradesh)

Himachal Pradesh companies file with ROC-cum-OL Himachal Pradesh (Shimla); writ remedies lie before the Himachal Pradesh High Court (Shimla); company-law and insolvency matters go to the NCLT Chandigarh.

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

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