Important Alert for Newly Incorporated Private Limited Companies – Beware of ₹3,000 VPP MCA Courier Fraud
CA in Bangalore would like to alert all newly incorporated Private Limited Companies, LLPs, and Startups about a growing fraud involving VPP (Value Payable Post / Cash on Delivery) courier parcels demanding ₹3,000 in the false name of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
What Is the ₹3,000 VPP MCA Courier Scam?
Several newly registered companies across India are receiving courier parcels marked as “VPP – Payable ₹3,000”, falsely claiming to be sent by:
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
- Company Law Department
- Registrar of Companies (ROC)
These parcels typically claim to contain mandatory company law books, compliance kits, or legal documents. This is completely false.
Important Clarification – MCA Never Sends Such Parcels
Please note the following facts clearly:
- MCA does not send physical parcels to companies
- MCA never collects money through courier or VPP
- No law books or paid kits are mandatory after company incorporation
- All MCA communications are online only
If any compliance or filing is required, it will be communicated only through:
- The MCA portal
- Registered email ID of the company
- Your Chartered Accountant or Company Secretary
Who Is Being Targeted?
This fraud primarily targets:
- Newly incorporated Private Limited Companies
- First-time directors and entrepreneurs
- Startups unfamiliar with MCA procedures
- Companies without ongoing CA or compliance support
Fraudsters misuse publicly available incorporation details to send these deceptive parcels.
What to Do If You Receive Such a Parcel?
If you receive any VPP or COD courier demanding payment in the name of MCA:
- Do NOT accept the parcel
- Do NOT make any payment
- Inform your Chartered Accountant immediately
- Educate office staff and security to reject such parcels
- If payment was already made, report to:
- Local Police Station
- India Post / Courier Service
- Cyber Crime Portal – https://cybercrime.gov.in
What Are the Actual Mandatory Post-Incorporation Compliances?
Genuine post-incorporation requirements are completely digital and include:
- PAN and TAN allotment
- Company bank account opening
- GST registration (if applicable)
- ROC filings such as ADT-1, AOC-4, MGT-7
- Statutory registers and annual compliances
No physical books, kits, or MCA-paid parcels are required.
Advisory from CA in Bangalore
At CA in Bangalore, we strongly advise all directors and entrepreneurs:
Always verify before making any compliance-related payment. MCA compliance is transparent, digital, and routed only through authorized professionals.
If you receive any suspicious communication claiming to be from MCA, pause and verify before acting.
Need Help or Verification?
If you are unsure about any notice, courier, or payment demand, consult a professional before taking action.
Website: https://www.cainbangalore.com
Service Area: Company Registration, ROC Compliance, GST, Advisory & Fraud Prevention
Final Reminder:
MCA does not send paid parcels.
₹3,000 VPP courier = FRAUD.
When in doubt – verify, don’t pay.
