Authorized Capital
Authorized Capital made easy with CASYST expert assistance.
As your company grows, you may need to increase its authorised share capital to issue new shares or bring in investors. This needs shareholder approval, ROC filings and fees. CASYST manages the entire process.
What is Authorized Capital?
Authorised capital is the maximum share capital a company can issue. To increase it, the company alters its Memorandum of Association by passing a resolution and filing the required forms with the Registrar, along with the prescribed fees and stamp duty.
The increase does not itself bring in money. It gives the company room to issue new shares.
Who needs Authorized Capital?
- Companies planning to raise funds
- Startups bringing in investors
- Companies issuing bonus shares
- Businesses growing their capital base
Benefits of Authorized Capital
Room to issue shares
Prepare for fundraising and bonus issues.
Investor readiness
Capital structure matches the deal.
Correct procedure
Resolutions and forms follow the law.
Updated records
The Registrar records the new capital.
Expert calculation
We compute fees and stamp duty accurately.
Eligibility
- The articles must permit an increase in capital
- A resolution of the members is required
- Notice of the general meeting
- Payment of fees and stamp duty
Documents required
- Existing Memorandum and Articles
- Board resolution approving the increase
- Ordinary or special resolution of the members
- Notice and minutes of the general meeting
- Revised Memorandum with the new capital clause
- DSC and payment details for fees
Authorized Capital process
- 1Step 1
Decide the new capital
We advise on the amount and class of shares.
- 2Step 2
Board and member approval
We pass the necessary resolutions.
- 3Step 3
Prepare filings
We prepare the ROC forms and altered clause.
- 4Step 4
Pay ROC fees and stamp duty
We pay based on the increase.
- 5Step 5
File with the ROC
We file within the prescribed time.
- 6Step 6
Updated records
The Registrar updates the company's authorised capital.
After the increase
- File the resolution and forms with the Registrar
- Alter the memorandum and articles as needed
- Issue new shares when ready
- Update statutory records
- Inform investors and banks
Fees involved
| Item | What it depends on |
|---|---|
| ROC filing fee | The amount of the increase |
| Stamp duty | The state and the amount |
| Professional fee | Our starting package plus any extras |
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Authorized Capital cost
Our Authorized Capital package starts from ₹4,999. Government fees, stamp duty and other statutory charges are separate and depend on your state and the exact filing involved. We give you a clear, itemised quote before we start, with no hidden charges.
Get a QuoteAuthorized Capital checklist
- Decide the new capital
- Board and member approval
- Prepare filings
- Pay ROC fees and stamp duty
- File with the ROC
- Updated records
Frequently asked questions
A resolution of the members, ordinary or special depending on the articles and change.
Generally within 30 days of the resolution.
ROC fees and stamp duty depend on the amount of the increase and the state.
Sometimes, if the articles do not allow the increase.
Not by itself, but issuing shares may have tax consequences.
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