Authorised Capital Increase Fee
Work out the true cost of raising your company's authorised share capital — the ROC registration-fee difference between slabs, state stamp duty and the SH-7 filing, all live.
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Cost to increase authorised capital
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Disclaimer: Indicative estimate of MCA/ROC government fees under Companies Act 2013 plus state stamp duty. Government fees only — professional fees are not included. Stamp-duty rates vary by state and change over time. Confirm exact fees on the MCA21 portal at filing.
What it costs to increase authorised capital
Authorised capital is the ceiling on the shares your company can issue. To raise it you alter the capital clause of the MOA and file form SH-7 with the ROC. The government charge is not the fee on the new capital in full — MCA charges the difference in registration fee between the new and old capital slabs, plus state stamp duty on the amount of the increase.
ROC registration fee — by authorised capital
The registration fee is a capital-slab charge under the Companies Act 2013 Schedule of Fees. Because you only pay the difference, moving up within the same slab can cost very little, while crossing several slabs raises the fee sharply. Above ₹1 crore it is a base plus a per-₹10,000 add-on, capped at ₹2,00,000.
| Up to ₹1,00,000 | ₹200 |
| ₹1,00,001 – ₹5,00,000 | ₹300 |
| ₹5,00,001 – ₹10,00,000 | ₹400 |
| ₹10,00,001 – ₹25,00,000 | ₹500 |
| ₹25,00,001 – ₹1,00,00,000 | ₹600 |
| Above ₹1 Cr | ₹600 + ₹2 / ₹10k |
| Maharashtra | ~0.10% |
| Delhi / Karnataka / WB | ~0.15%–0.50% |
| Tamil Nadu / UP / Gujarat | ~0.15%–1.00% |
| Rajasthan / Others | ~0.15%–0.70% |
How the increase is done
Increasing authorised capital is a four-step compliance process. The AOA must first permit it; if not, alter the AOA too.
Board meeting
Directors approve the proposal and call an EGM (or seek members' approval) to alter the capital clause.
Members' resolution
Shareholders pass an ordinary resolution to increase the authorised capital in the MOA.
File SH-7
File form SH-7 with the ROC within 30 days, paying the ROC fee difference and stamp duty.
Update records
ROC approves; the altered MOA becomes effective and the company's records are updated.
Key terms explained
Authorised vs paid-up capital
Authorised capital is the maximum share capital a company may issue; paid-up is what shareholders have actually paid. You raise authorised capital before issuing shares beyond the current ceiling.
Form SH-7
The ROC e-form for alteration of share capital, filed within 30 days of the resolution. Late filing attracts additional fees per the Companies Act.
ROC fee difference
You do not repay the fee on your existing capital — MCA charges only fee(new) − fee(old) using the capital-slab schedule, so the marginal cost depends on which slabs you cross.
Stamp duty
A state levy on the increased capital, roughly 0.15%–0.5%. Rates, minimums and caps differ by state and are payable along with the SH-7 filing.
Questions people ask
Short answers on Authorised Capital Increase Fee. Tap a question to open it.
01When do I need to increase authorised capital?
Whenever the shares you want to issue would push paid-up capital above the authorised capital stated in your Memorandum. New allotments, a funding round or converting a loan into equity all require headroom in the authorised capital first.
02What is the process to increase authorised capital?
Pass a Board resolution, hold a general meeting to pass an ordinary resolution altering the capital clause of the MOA (a special resolution if the Articles need altering too), then file Form SH-7 with the ROC within 30 days along with the altered MOA.
03What does it cost to increase authorised capital?
Two components: the MCA fee on the increased capital, charged on a slab scale, and state stamp duty on the increase, which varies widely by state. This calculator estimates both government charges.
04Is stamp duty on authorised capital the same in every state?
No. Stamp duty is a state levy and differs significantly — some states cap it, others charge a flat percentage of the increase. The tool applies the rate for the state you select.
05Is authorised capital the same as paid-up capital?
No. Authorised capital is the ceiling up to which a company may issue shares; paid-up capital is what shareholders have actually subscribed and paid for. You can have a high authorised capital and a small paid-up capital.
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