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Raising a funding round
New investor shares would push you past your current authorised limit.
Company / ROC
Authorized Share Capital Increase
Raising a new funding round or issuing more shares? We increase your authorised share capital — approvals, MOA alteration and SH-7 filing, handled end to end.
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Overview
What is authorized share capital?
Authorised share capital is the maximum value of shares a company is permitted to issue, as set out in its MOA. It's different from paid-up capital — the actual amount issued to shareholders — which can never exceed the authorised limit.
To issue more shares than your current authorised limit allows — for a funding round, ESOP pool or bonus issue — you must first increase the authorised capital itself.
Why increase it
When do you need to increase share capital?
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Setting up an ESOP pool
You need headroom to reserve shares for an employee stock option plan.
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Bonus share issue
Issuing bonus shares to existing shareholders that exceeds your current limit.
Documents required
Documents required
- ✓Existing MOAYour company's current capital clause.
- ✓Proposed new capital amountThe revised authorised share capital figure.
- ✓Board & shareholder resolutionsOrdinary resolution approving the increase.
- ✓DSC of a directorTo sign the MCA forms.
Step ABoard Approval
The board approves the proposal to increase authorised capital and calls a general meeting.
Step BShareholder Approval
Shareholders pass an ordinary resolution approving the new capital limit.
StepMOA Alteration
We amend the capital clause of your MOA to reflect the new authorised share capital limit.
FilingSH-7 FilingWithin 30 days of resolution
SH-7 notifies the ROC of the increase in authorised share capital and the amended MOA.
How it works
Authorized capital increase process
01
Confirm the new limit
Day 1 · You + CSWe confirm the capital amount needed for your round or plan.
02
Approvals
Day 1–5 · You + CSWe prepare notices and pass the ordinary resolution.
03
File SH-7
Day 5–8 · DoneWe file with the ROC and confirm the updated authorised capital.
Timeline
Timeline
Step
Timing
Owner
Confirm amount
Day 1
You + FilingSetu
Approvals
Day 1–5
Board & shareholders
SH-7 filing
Day 5–8
FilingSetu
Pricing
Service fees
One transparent professional fee, confirmed in writing before we begin.
- Covers resolutions, MOA alteration and SH-7 filing.
- Government fee is calculated on the increase amount.
Why us
Why choose FilingSetu?
Real accountants, fixed fees, and a person who knows your file.
Real chartered accountants
Every filing is prepared and reviewed by an ICAI-registered CA / CS.
One fixed fee, in writing
Government charges pass through at actuals, never marked up.
A named manager
One point of contact who knows your file end to end.
Handled end to end
From resolutions to the final ROC acknowledgement, we manage every step.
FAQ
Authorized Share Capital Increase, answered.
Is authorised capital the same as paid-up capital?
No — authorised capital is the maximum limit; paid-up capital is what's actually issued, and can never exceed the authorised limit.
Do I need shareholder approval?
Yes, an ordinary resolution is required, along with a corresponding board resolution.
How is the government fee calculated?
It's calculated as a slab-based fee on the incremental increase in authorised capital, per MCA rules.
Need more headroom for shares?
Talk to a CS about increasing your authorised capital — we'll confirm the process and give you a fixed quote. Free, no obligation.