IEPF Compliance (S.124-125)
Annual IEPF compliance: identify unclaimed amounts, file IEPF forms, transfer shares after 7 years. IEPF Compliance (S.124-125) takes 4 steps over about 95 days and is filed with the ROC on IEPF-1 and IEPF-4.
Last updated: 10 August 2026
What if it’s filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee. OnCompliance tracks the date and warns you before it costs anything.
What is the timeline for IEPF Compliance (S.124-125)?
4 steps over about 95 days, filing IEPF-1 and IEPF-4 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify Unclaimed Dividends & Shares | None | within 14 days |
| 2 | Send Notices to Shareholders | None | within 21 days |
| 3 | File IEPF-1 | IEPF-1 | within 30 days |
| 4 | File IEPF-4 (Share Transfer) | IEPF-4 | within 30 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 4 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Identify Unclaimed Dividends & Shares
Identify all dividends unpaid for 7+ years and corresponding shares for transfer to IEPF.
Send Notices to Shareholders
Send individual notices and publish notice on company website.
File IEPF-1
File statement of unpaid/unclaimed amounts.
File IEPF-4 (Share Transfer)
Transfer shares to IEPF Authority.
Every guide runs like this in OnCompliance: steps in order, dates in view, paperwork made for you at each step.
Common questions
How long does IEPF Compliance (S.124-125) take?
About 95 days across 4 steps. The first step is: Identify Unclaimed Dividends & Shares.
Which MCA forms are filed for IEPF Compliance (S.124-125)?
IEPF-1 and IEPF-4.
What does it cost if IEPF-1 and IEPF-4 are filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run IEPF Compliance (S.124-125) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.