Increase Authorized Capital

To issue more shares or raise fresh funding, a company must increase its Authorized Capital limit. This involves amending the Capital Clause of the MOA and filing Form SH-7 with the ROC.

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What is Authorized Capital?

Authorized Capital is the maximum amount of share capital that a company is authorized to issue to its shareholders as per its Memorandum of Association (MOA). To issue new shares beyond this limit, the company must first increase its authorized capital by paying stamp duty to the ROC.

Benefits Explained

Raise Funds

Essential step before bringing in new investors or raising equity funding for business expansion.

Issue New Shares

Allows the company to issue fresh equity or preference shares to existing or new shareholders.

Better Image

A higher capital base improves the company's financial image and creditworthiness with banks and vendors.

Future Growth

Prepares the company for future growth phases where capital infusion might be needed quickly.

Documents Required

MOA & AOA Current copies of Memorandum & Articles
Board Resolution For calling EGM to approve increase
EGM Notice Notice sent to shareholders with agenda
Shareholder Resolution Ordinary Resolution passed in EGM
Digital Signature DSC of Director to file forms

Step-by-Step Process

1

Verify AOA

Ensure Articles of Association (AOA) authorizes the increase in capital. If not, amend AOA first.

2

Board Meeting

Convene a Board Meeting to approve the increase and fix the date for the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM).

3

Hold EGM

Conduct the EGM and pass an Ordinary Resolution to increase the Authorized Capital.

4

File Form SH-7

File Form SH-7 with the ROC within 30 days along with the resolution and amended MOA.

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