Board Approval
- Conduct a board meeting to propose an increase in authorized share capital.
- Pass a board resolution approving the proposal and calling for an Extraordinary General Meeting.
- Draft the notice, agenda, and explanatory statement for shareholders.
- Prepare revised Memorandum of Association reflecting the new capital structure.
- Ensure compliance with Articles of Association permitting such an increase.
Shareholder Approval
- Hold an Extraordinary General Meeting as per notice circulated.
- Pass a special resolution approving the increase in authorized share capital.
- Record minutes of the meeting and obtain shareholder signatures if required.
- Modify the Memorandum of Association by inserting the new capital clause.
- Ensure quorum and voting requirements are fulfilled as per the Companies Act.
Filing with Registrar of Companies
- File Form SH-7 with the Registrar of Companies within thirty days of the resolution.
- Attach certified copies of the board and shareholder resolutions.
- Submit altered Memorandum of Association along with the filing.
- Pay the prescribed government fee and additional stamp duty based on the increased amount.
- Ensure all documents are digitally signed by the authorized director or professional.
Update Statutory Records
- Record the change in the Register of Members and statutory books.
- Update the company’s internal database and capital records.
- Reflect the increased authorized capital in future filings and disclosures.
- Ensure auditors and stakeholders are informed of the updated structure.
- Maintain all supporting documents for compliance and future audits.
Compliance Confirmation
- Track the status of SH-7 on the MCA portal to ensure approval.
- Once approved, download the updated Certificate of Registration of the Memorandum.
- Use the new authorized capital limit for further share issuances.
- Adhere to sectoral caps and FEMA rules if the parent company is foreign.
Keep the board informed of completion for planning capital infusion.



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