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Increase in share capital by the company (increase in authorised capital).
Company / ROC
Form SH-7 filing
Form SH-7 is the notice a company files with the Registrar of Companies when it alters its share capital. The most common reason is an increase in authorised share capital. It is filed under section 64 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 15 of the Share Capital and Debentures Rules, within 30 days of the change, with the altered memorandum.
30 days from resolution
Starts from
₹2,499
Overview
What is SH-7 filing?
SH-7 is the e-form used to notify the ROC of an increase in a company's authorised share capital, or of certain other alterations to share capital, after the shareholders' resolution is passed.
When it applies
What is Form SH-7 used for?
The SH-7 form has these purposes (SH-7 instruction kit; section 64(1)):
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Increase in share capital under a Central Government order (section 62(4) and (6)).
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Consolidation or division of shares, conversion of fully paid shares into stock (or back), sub-division, or cancellation of untaken shares (section 61(1)).
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Redemption of redeemable preference shares.
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Increase in the number of members, for a company not limited by shares.
Main use caseIncrease in Authorized Share Capital
SH-7 is filed right after your authorised capital increase resolution, along with the altered MOA reflecting the new limit.
Documents required
Documents required
- ✓Members' resolutionCopy of the members' resolution.
- ✓Notice of the general meetingWith the explanatory statement.
- ✓Altered memorandumIn the current MCA form, this is filed as an e-MoA inside SH-7.
- ✓Altered articlesIf the articles were changed (with the MGT-14 filing for the special resolution).
- ✓DSC of a directorTo sign the form.
- ✓Professional certificationBy a chartered accountant, company secretary or cost accountant in whole-time practice (SH-7 instruction kit).
Step ABoard Approval
The board approves the proposal to increase or alter share capital.
Step BShareholder Approval
Shareholders pass an ordinary resolution approving the change.
How it works
SH-7 filing process
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Approvals
We prepare notices and pass the ordinary resolution.
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Prepare SH-7
We prepare the form with the resolution and altered MOA.
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Filed with ROC
Before due date · DoneDigitally signed and filed on the MCA portal.
Deadline
SH-7 due date
Within 30 days of the alteration. For an increase in authorised capital, the 30 days run from the date of the members' resolution (section 64(1); the form uses the meeting date to work out the due date).
Filing
Due date
Basis
SH-7
30 days
From the date of the alteration
Pricing
SH-7 filing fees
One transparent professional fee, confirmed in writing before we begin.
- Covers resolution drafting and SH-7 filing.
- Increase in authorised capital: ROC fee = fee on the new authorised capital minus fee on the old one, plus state stamp duty. See how the fee is worked out.
- Other alterations (consolidation, conversion, sub-division, redemption): a normal filing fee based on the company's authorised capital.
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Late fees and penalties
Late SH-7 for an increase in authorised capital
2.5% per month
Additional fee of 2.5% per month on the ROC fee for a delay of up to 6 months, then 3% per month after that.
Late SH-7 for consolidation, conversion or redemption
2 to 12 times the fee
Additional fee of 2 times the normal fee up to 30 days late, 4 times for 31 to 60 days, 6 times for 61 to 90 days, 10 times for 91 to 180 days, and 12 times after 180 days.
Penalty, section 64(2)
₹500 per day
₹500 for each day of default, up to ₹5 lakh for the company and ₹1 lakh for each officer in default.
Source: SH-7 instruction kit fee tables; Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020.
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FAQ
SH-7 Filing, answered.
Is SH-7 the same as the authorised capital increase service?
SH-7 is the specific filing step within that broader process. We handle the full increase, including the SH-7 filing.
What is form SH-7 filed for?
To tell the Registrar about a change in share capital: an increase in authorised capital, consolidation or sub-division of shares, conversion into stock, cancellation of untaken shares, or redemption of redeemable preference shares.
What is the time limit for filing Form SH-7?
30 days from the alteration. For an increase, from the date of the members' resolution.
What are the fees for late filing the SH-7 form?
For an increase in authorised capital, 2.5% per month on the ROC fee for up to 6 months, then 3% per month. For other alterations, 2 to 12 times the normal fee, depending on the delay.
Which form is required to be filed for an increase in authorised share capital?
Form SH-7. MGT-14 is also needed only if a special resolution was passed (our reading).
Who certifies Form SH-7?
A chartered accountant, company secretary or cost accountant in whole-time practice, with a digital signature.
Is SH-7 filed on the MCA V3 portal?
Yes. SH-7 is a web form on the MCA portal, and the altered memorandum is filed as an e-MoA inside it.
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Reviewed by Ankit Jain, Chartered Accountant
Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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