MSME Payment Return (MSME-1)
Half-yearly return of outstanding dues to micro/small enterprises exceeding 45 days. MSME Payment Return (MSME-1) takes 3 steps over about 21 days and is filed with the ROC on MSME-1.
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 MSME Payment Return (MSME-1)?
3 steps over about 21 days, filing MSME-1 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify MSME Vendors | None | within 7 days |
| 2 | Compile Outstanding Dues Data | None | within 7 days |
| 3 | File MSME-1 with MCA | MSME-1 | within 7 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 3 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Identify MSME Vendors
Identify all micro and small enterprise vendors with outstanding dues exceeding 45 days.
Compile Outstanding Dues Data
Compile details of delayed payments including amount, date, and reasons.
File MSME-1 with MCA
File half-yearly return (April & October).
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 MSME Payment Return (MSME-1) take?
About 21 days across 3 steps. The first step is: Identify MSME Vendors.
Which MCA form is filed for MSME Payment Return (MSME-1)?
MSME-1. MSME-1 is the MSME half-yearly return filing under §405 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if MSME-1 is filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run MSME Payment Return (MSME-1) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.