<h1>MCA Eases Compliance with Fresh Start Schemes and Relaxations for Companies and LLPs Amid COVID-19 Challenges.</h1> The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) implemented several measures to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key initiatives included the Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020, allowing companies to file delayed documents without penalties, benefiting over 474,000 companies. The LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020, offered similar relief to over 105,000 LLPs. Relaxations were granted for filing certain forms, conducting meetings via video conferencing, and extending deadlines for compliance requirements. The MCA also introduced schemes for condonation of delays and adjusted rules to accommodate pandemic-related challenges, enhancing flexibility and easing compliance for companies and auditors.