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Increase in Authorized Share Capital: Documents & Checklist You'll Need

27 July 2026 by
Increase in Authorized Share Capital: Documents & Checklist You'll Need
Gaurav Kumar

Before starting with Increase in Authorized Share Capital — the process of raising the maximum share capital a company is permitted to issue, as stated in its Memorandum of Association — it helps to have everything ready in advance. Here's the checklist relevant to companies planning to issue more shares than their current authorized capital allows.

The Checklist

Current authorized capital as per the Memorandum of Association

Board resolution proposing the increase

Shareholder approval through a general meeting

Altered Memorandum of Association reflecting the new capital

Applicable government fee for the increased capital

Updated statutory registers

Why Preparation Matters

Missing or incomplete documentation is one of the most common reasons applications get delayed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Having this list ready before you begin can meaningfully speed up the process.

Once You Have Everything Ready

  1. Pass a board resolution proposing the increase
  2. Obtain shareholder approval at a general meeting
  3. File the relevant form with the MCA along with fees
  4. Update the Memorandum of Association and statutory registers

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Increase in Authorized Share Capital: Step-by-Step Process Explained