Deadline & requirements: VCC annual returns
All variable capital companies (VCCs) must file an annual return with ACRA on time to avoid penalties of up to $600.
Last updated 29 January 2026
What is an annual return
An annual return is an online form you have to file with ACRA. It contains key details about your VCC, such as:
Names of directors and the secretary
Sub-fund details (if any)
When to file your annual returns
All VCCs must file their annual returns:
After its annual general meeting each year
Within seven months after the end of its financial year
More details: Section 97(1) of the VCC Act 2018 (opens in new tab)