When a private company wants to issue new shares, the amount of authorized share capital it has determines the maximum number of shares it can issue.

• To increase the authorized share capital, the board must approve an ordinary resolution and update the capital clause of the Memorandum of Association.
• The permitted amount of authorized share capital increase varies from company to company and can be changed with shareholder approval.
• For example, if a company has an authorized capital of 2 lakhs, it can issue shares for up to 2 lakhs.

Increases Borrowing Capacity : The increase in share capital increases the company’s overall net worth. This increases the company’s borrowing capacity even more.It may entice investment because it can be easily accommodated if sufficient authorised capital is available
Raising Authorised Capital : A company can raise as much authorised capital as it wants, and this will be reflected in the MoA with revisions. As a result, increasing authorised capital has a cumulative effect on total company share capital

Steps to Increase Authorised Capital for Your Company-

Step 1: Verify AOA Permission: Firstly, check whether the company’s AOA allows for an increase in authorised capital. If not, a Special Resolution must be passed to change the AOA.

Step 2: Hold a Board Meeting: Hold a board meeting to decide on the date, time, location, and agenda for the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to increase the authorised capital. Provide notice of the meeting’s details to all members, shareholders, directors, and auditors of the company.

Step 3: Conduct EGM: Conduct the EGM on the specified date, time, and location, and seek shareholder approval to increase the authorised capital. If required, submit the necessary form within the given timeframe.

Step 4: Amend Memorandum of Association: Change the company’s Memorandum of Association to reflect the increase in authorised share capital.

Step 5: File Forms: If the shareholders approve the resolution, file form SH-7 with the Registrar of Companies within 30 days. If the resolution is passed as a Special Resolution, also file form MGT-14 within 30 days after its passage.”

The documents must be filed with the MCA within 30 days after obtaining consent from the shareholders for the share capital increase. The standard resolution for private firms is merely SH-7, and MGT-14 is not required

1. Digital signature certificate Online: A copy of a DSC from any authorised director of the company

2. Memorandum of Association: A copy of the modified or latest version of the MoA

3. Articles of Association: A copy of the modified or latest version of the AoA

4. Certificate of incorporation: A copy of the company’s incorporation certificate

5. PAN card: A copy of the company’s PAN card