MCA Services
Authorized capital increase
Need to issue more shares than your company is allowed? We prepare the resolutions, amend your memorandum and file the increase in authorised capital with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- Checked against your articles
- Resolutions and filings handled
- Next steps for issuing shares explained
- In-house team, never outsourced
- Handled or reviewed by CAs and CSs
- Data privacy first
On this page
Authorised capital is the most a company can issue in shares. Before raising more, it often has to increase this limit with shareholder approval.
Happy Filings, a Coimbatore-based firm, handles share capital changes online for clients anywhere in India.
At a glance
- Who it's for
- Companies planning to issue more shares
- What you get
- A higher authorised capital on record
- Filed on
- The MCA portal
- Documents
- Current MOA, AOA and new amount
When do companies increase it?
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Raising investment
New investors need shares that the current limit doesn't allow.
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Employee share plans
You're setting aside shares for employees.
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Growing the business
You're bringing in more capital from existing owners.
What's included
- Checking your articles allow the increase
- Board and shareholder resolutions
- Amending the capital clause
- Filing with the MCA
- Guidance on allotting the new shares
Not included
- Government fees and stamp duty, if any
- Share allotment filings (quoted with the allotment)
How it works with us
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Tell us what's changing
Share the details of the capital increase and the documents you have.
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We prepare the paperwork
We draft the resolutions, notices and forms, and list what needs signing.
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You approve and sign
Directors or members approve the change and sign digitally.
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We file with the MCA
We file the forms on the MCA portal and answer any queries from the registrar.
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You get confirmation
We share the approved filings and update your records.
Why plan the increase?
- You can't issue shares beyond your authorised capital.
- Government fees and stamp duty depend on the increase, so it's worth sizing it right.
- Investors expect the paperwork ready before closing.
Good to know
Why choose Happy Filings?
Happyfilings.com is a Coimbatore-based firm that helps clients across India with share capital changes. Everything happens online, so it works the same wherever you are.
- An in-house team handles your work. It is never outsourced.
- Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries handle or review every filing.
- Your documents stay private and are used only for your work.
- One point of contact who knows your business, from start to finish.
Planning to issue shares?
We'll check your limits and file the increase.
Prefer to talk?
Leave your name and number and our team will call you back.
FAQ's on Authorized capital increase
The maximum share capital a company can issue, as stated in its memorandum.
No. Paid-up capital is what shareholders have actually paid for shares issued.
Usually an ordinary resolution of shareholders, if the articles allow, followed by a filing with the MCA.
Yes. MCA fees and stamp duty depend on the size of the increase. Check the MCA or ask us.