🌾 Specialist FPC Compliance Services

Your Farmer Producer Company.
Compliant, always.
Growing, always.

Farmer Producer Companies carry unique compliance obligations that most compliance practitioners do not understand. Trianant has worked with FPCs across Maharashtra and brings specialist expertise to every engagement — from incorporation to ongoing ROC, NABARD, and operational compliance.

Pan-India
FPCs
Served
48hr
Compliance Calendar
Activation
100%
FPC-Specific
Expertise
FPC Compliance Enquiry
Tell us about your FPC and our team will call you within 4 business hours.
Professional fee only. GST @18% additional. No payment at this stage.
Understanding the structure

What is a Farmer
Producer Company?

A Farmer Producer Company (FPC) is a hybrid entity — incorporated under the Companies Act 2013 but with the cooperative spirit of a farmer collective. It gives farmers the legal structure of a private company while preserving their collective ownership of the business.

Every FPC is formed by a group of farmers (minimum 10 individuals) who come together to aggregate produce, access better markets, share infrastructure, and benefit from collective bargaining. The FPC is owned by its farmer members through equity shares.

Since the introduction of dedicated FPC provisions in the Companies Act 2013 (Sections 378A to 378ZU, inserted in 2020), FPCs now have a clearer legal framework — but also significantly increased compliance obligations that require specialist expertise.

Minimum members
10 individual farmers or 2 FPOs
Governing law
Companies Act 2013 — Chapter XXIA
Regulator
MCA / ROC (same as Pvt. Ltd.)
NABARD / SFAC
Additional registration for grants and support
Profit distribution
Limited — patronage bonus norms apply
Board composition
Majority must be active farmer members
Why FPCs need specialist CS support

The compliance
gap that
hurts most FPCs.

  • Most FPCs are incorporated with NABARD or government support but left to manage their own compliance — with no professional guidance.
  • General CS practitioners unfamiliar with FPC-specific provisions often miss obligations unique to FPCs — leading to ROC notices and penalties.
  • Annual returns, board meeting requirements, and profit distribution rules for FPCs differ from standard Pvt. Ltd. companies — a critical distinction most practitioners miss.
  • NABARD annual reporting and utilisation certificates are separate from MCA filings — and often fall through the cracks entirely.
  • Many FPCs formed between 2015–2019 are non-compliant with the 2020 Companies Act amendments specifically applicable to FPCs.
  • Trianant has directly serviced FPCs across Maharashtra and brings that specific, hands-on experience to every engagement.
What needs to be managed

FPC Compliance Obligations —
All six areas, covered.

01
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MCA / ROC Filings
All statutory MCA filings — same as any company but with FPC-specific forms and disclosures.
  • Annual Return — MGT-7 / MGT-7A
  • Financial Statements — AOC-4
  • Director KYC — DIR-3
  • Board and member resolutions
  • Change of directors or registered office
02
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Board & Member Meetings
FPCs have specific meeting requirements — more stringent than standard companies in some areas.
  • Minimum 4 board meetings per year
  • Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • General Body Meeting for key decisions
  • Minutes drafting and maintenance
  • Member register maintenance
03
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NABARD / SFAC Reporting
Separate from MCA filings — often missed by CS practitioners unfamiliar with the FPC ecosystem.
  • Annual progress reports
  • Utilisation certificates for grants
  • Member equity statements
  • Produce aggregation reports
  • FPC rating compliance (NABARD FPCRT)
04
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Share & Profit Management
FPC profit distribution rules are distinct — dividends, patronage bonuses, and member benefit limits apply.
  • Member share register — ongoing
  • Patronage bonus calculation and distribution
  • Limited return on equity compliance
  • Member admission and exit documentation
  • Share certificate issuance and transfer
05
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Licenses & Registrations
FPCs typically hold multiple licenses related to their agricultural business activity.
  • FSSAI registration / license
  • APMC / market license (state-specific)
  • GST registration and compliance
  • MSME / Udyam registration
  • Warehouse / cold storage licenses
06
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Statutory Audit Support
FPCs require annual statutory audit — Trianant coordinates with your statutory auditor for CS compliance inputs.
  • Board resolution for auditor appointment
  • Secretarial records for audit
  • Statutory register reconciliation
  • Audit committee support (where applicable)
  • Post-audit compliance actions
What makes FPCs different

Provisions unique to FPCs —
that most practitioners miss.

Section 378M
Board Composition Requirement
The majority of the Board of Directors must be active primary producers (farmers). Failure to maintain this ratio is a specific violation under Chapter XXIA — not caught by standard compliance tracking.
Section 378N
Limited Return on Equity
Dividend on equity shares is capped at 25% of paid-up capital. FPCs distributing beyond this limit are in violation — a provision many FPCs are unaware of.
Section 378O
Patronage Bonus
Surplus profits may be distributed as patronage bonus in proportion to business done by each member with the company. This requires specific calculation and documentation — distinct from standard dividend distribution.
Section 378I
Mutual Assistance Provisions
FPCs can form inter-company partnerships for mutual benefit. These arrangements require specific board authorisation and documentation that must be maintained in statutory records.
Companies Act 2020 Amendment
Enhanced Disclosures
The 2020 amendment significantly expanded disclosure requirements for FPCs. FPCs incorporated before 2020 must have updated their MOA and governance documents — many have not done this.
NABARD Framework
Dual Reporting Structure
FPCs registered with NABARD or SFAC carry a separate reporting obligation — annual progress reports, utilisation certificates, and equity contribution statements — entirely independent of MCA filings.
Service plan

One plan. Everything
an FPC needs.

Designed specifically for the scale and budget constraints of Farmer Producer Companies, while covering every compliance obligation that applies — including FPC-specific provisions most practitioners miss.

FPC Specialist Plan
FPC Compliance Plan
₹21,240
Professional fee ₹18,000 + GST @18% = ₹3,240
Annual retainer. Applicable to FPCs with member count up to 500 and turnover up to ₹5 Cr. Larger FPCs: request custom proposal.
  • All MCA/ROC filings — MGT-7/7A, AOC-4, DIR-3
  • Minimum 4 board meetings per year — agenda, minutes, resolutions
  • Annual General Meeting and General Body Meeting management
  • Member register — ongoing maintenance and updates
  • Share certificate issuance and transfer documentation
  • Patronage bonus calculation documentation
  • NABARD / SFAC annual reporting coordination
  • FSSAI and MSME/Udyam renewal tracking
  • 90/60/30/7 day alerts on all deadlines
  • Monthly compliance status report
  • FPC-specific provisions monitoring — Section 378A–378ZU
New FPC
FPC Incorporation
₹14,160
Professional fee ₹12,000 + GST @18% = ₹2,160
Professional fee only. Government filing fees, stamp duty, and statutory charges payable separately — disclosed at consultation.
  • Name availability check and reservation
  • DSC for all directors and promoters
  • DIN application for all directors
  • MOA and AOA — FPC-specific format
  • SPICe+ filing with MCA
  • PAN and TAN application
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • NABARD / SFAC registration guidance
  • First year FPC Compliance Plan included at 20% discount
  • Compliance calendar activated within 48 hours
For larger FPCs — FPCs with member count above 500, turnover above ₹5 Cr, or those with complex multi-state operations require a custom proposal. Professional fees for certification work, secretarial audit, and larger-scale governance support are quoted separately based on the FPC's profile. Request a custom proposal →
How FPCs find us

Working with the
FPC ecosystem.

🏦
NABARD District Offices
NABARD district officers regularly refer FPCs for compliance support. We work seamlessly with NABARD-registered FPCs.
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SFAC Partner FPCs
Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium registered FPCs benefit from our specialist understanding of their dual reporting requirements.
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NGO & Producer Org Partners
We work with NGOs and producer organisations that promote FPC formation and need compliance support for their portfolio companies.
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CA / Audit Firms
Statutory auditors of FPCs refer us for the secretarial compliance and governance aspects of their client FPCs.
The full Trianant ecosystem

Beyond compliance —
everything your FPC needs.

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Statutory Supplies
FPC Statutory Registers & Seals
Minutes Books, Member Registers, Share Certificate Books, Common Seals — everything your FPC needs to maintain proper statutory records.
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Incorporation
Incorporate a New FPC
Planning to set up a Farmer Producer Company? Trianant handles the complete incorporation process including NABARD registration guidance.
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Full Compliance
Integrated Compliance Services
For FPCs that need broader compliance coverage beyond the standard plan — licenses, contracts, and full secretarial support.
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