Increase in
Authorized Capital of Company in India |
Company while performing its business operations may
need more funds for expansion of its business or, to meets its expenditure.
This requirement can be met by increasing its authorized share capital. The
authorized share capital is the maximum amount of shares value which a company
can allot to its shareholders.
Authorized
capital is mentioned in the Memorandum of Association (MOA) of the company.
This sets a limit on the capacity of the company to raise its equity capital.
The government fee of company registration also depends on the authorized
capital of the company.
To increase Authorized share capital you have to seek prior approval before rising the authorized capital of the company.
ALTERATION OF AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL |
FORM:
SH-7
PROCEDURE:
·
Preparation of Board resolution
·
Preparation of extraordinary general meeting
bypassing Ordinary Resolution (CTC of SR)
·
Preparation of Altered MOA
·
Preparation of Altered AOA
DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED:
·
Certified true copy of Ordinary
Resolution for an increase in Authorised Share Capital
·
Copy of altered MOA
·
Copy of altered AOA, if any
·
Shorter notice consent, if meeting
was convened at shorter notice
·
Any other document, as may be
applicable.