Company Secretary Services in Lakshadweep
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026
Quick Answer: Virtual Auditor provides company secretary services for businesses in Lakshadweep — remotely, with meetings by video or at our Bengaluru office. Company filings for Lakshadweep are made with ROC Ernakulam. From ₹5,000 professional fees; Standard turnaround is 7–10 working days.
Compliance Information
ROC: ROC Ernakulam. Pincode: 682555.
Indicative Fee Structure
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| CS Services | From ₹5,000 |
| Book a Consultation | 30 minutes, no obligation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Registrar of Companies handles filings for a company in Lakshadweep?
ROC Ernakulam has jurisdiction over companies with a registered office in Lakshadweep. 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 Lakshadweep?
The Lakshadweep Shops and Establishments Regulation applies in Lakshadweep, and professional tax is as notified by the state. Virtual Auditor completes these registrations alongside incorporation.
Do you have an office in Lakshadweep?
No. Lakshadweep is served remotely from our Bengaluru 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.
Company Secretary Services in Lakshadweep — Beyond Form Filing
Lakshadweep combines tourism, fisheries, and government services activity.
Get Started — Free 30-Minute Consultation
To discuss your specific Lakshadweep requirement, call +91 99622 60333 or email support@virtualauditor.in. We will provide a clear scope, timeline, and fixed-fee quote within 24 hours of the consultation. References from comparable engagements available on request, subject to client confidentiality.
Company Secretary Services in Lakshadweep — ROC & Compliance Anchor
For Lakshadweep-incorporated entities, ROC filings route through ROC Ernakulam (Kochi) 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 Lakshadweep runs across coconut & coir, marine biotechnology, tourism (eco-only, restricted access) — sectors that consistently dominate the regulatory case-load and the profile of the engagements we field from this jurisdiction. There is no notified SEZ in the state. On the AD-Bank side, SBI and Federal Bank at Kavaratti handle local AD-I; complex FEMA filings funnel via Kochi.
Lakshadweep is India's smallest UT by area, qualifies for Section 10(26AAA) ST-member income exemption for indigenous Lakshadweep tribes, and is the only UT requiring entry-permit even for Indian nationals — making compliance specialised.
DIR-3 KYC, DPT-3, INC-22A & Form-Calendar Discipline
We anchor a 30/15/7-day reminder calendar against ROC Ernakulam (Kochi).
Engagement — Lakshadweep 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 Ernakulam (Kochi). Free 30-minute consultation: +91 99622 60333.
Lakshadweep: compliance facts for company secretary services
Lakshadweep's economy is fisheries, coconut processing and controlled tourism, with Kavaratti as the administrative centre and very few incorporated businesses. Company and tax matters are routed through Kerala: ROC Ernakulam, the High Court of Kerala, NCLT Kochi and ITAT Cochin. For company secretary services this means incorporation and annual filings go to ROC Ernakulam, the Lakshadweep Shops and Establishments Regulation applies from the first employee, and professional tax is as notified.
Which authorities handle company secretary services for a business in Lakshadweep?
| Registrar of Companies | ROC Ernakulam |
|---|---|
| Shops and Establishments Act | Lakshadweep Shops and Establishments Regulation |
| Startup nodal agency | Lakshadweep Administration |
| Stamp Act | Indian Stamp Act, 1899 |
| Nearest Virtual Auditor office | Bengaluru office — 7th Floor, Mahalakshmi Chambers, 29, MG Road, Bangalore 560001 (about 725 km by road from Lakshadweep) |
Lakshadweep companies file with ROC Ernakulam; writ remedies lie before the High Court of Kerala; company-law and insolvency matters go to the NCLT Kochi.
Statutory references for this service are on the national company secretary services page: https://virtualauditor.in/company-secretary-services
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.