Increase in Authorized Capital of Company
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Increase of Authorized Capital of Company
Over a period of time, a company may need to expand its business and, therefore, require more funds. These funds can be infused by issuing shares, debentures, obtaining loans, and finance from banks, etc. While loans and debentures have to be repaid after a certain period of time, the company raises capital by way of equity or preference shares with the help of shareholders (owners).
The maximum number of shares a company can issue to its shareholders is determined by the authorized capital of the company. The company may need to increase its authorized capital for issuing new shares or inducting more capital into the Company. The Memorandum of Association (MOA) of the Company mentions the initial authorized capital, usually kept as Rs. 1 lakh, under the Capital Clause.
At any point in time, the company can increase its authorized capital with the shareholder’s approval and by paying the required stamp duty to the Registrar of Companies (ROC). However, the company should first check its Articles of Association (AOA) for provisions relating to increasing its authorized share capital.
Stamp Duty for increase of Authorized Capital
- The state where the company’s registered office address is situated determines the stamp duty that the company must pay for an increase in authorized share capital.
- Stamp duty on Form SH-7 can be paid electronically through the MCA portal.
- The amount of stamp duty shall vary as per the amount of increase in authorized share capital.