SH-7: Notice of Alteration of Share Capital
Prepare the details for notifying the ROC of an increase in authorised capital or another alteration of share capital in Form SH-7.
What it is
Under Section 64 of the Companies Act, 2013, a company notifies the Registrar in Form SH-7 within 30 days of altering its share capital under Section 61: increasing the authorised capital, consolidating or sub-dividing shares, converting shares into stock or cancelling unissued shares. The form is filed with the altered memorandum and the resolution, and the fee and stamp duty on any increase in authorised capital are paid with it.
When it is used
- Increase in authorised capital before issuing new shares.
- Sub-division of shares, such as ₹10 shares into ₹1 shares.
- Consolidation or cancellation of unissued shares.
What the template covers
- Company name, CIN and registered office
- Type of alteration
- Current and new authorised capital
- Current and new face value
- Date of general meeting and effective date
- Stamp duty, authorised director and date of filing
Details you will need
The generator asks for the following. Fields marked with an asterisk in the form are required; the rest can be left blank and filled in later in Word.
Company
Company Name; CIN; Registered Office
Alteration
Type of Alteration
Capital
Current Authorised Capital (₹); New Authorised Capital (₹); Current Face Value per Share (₹); New Face Value per Share (₹)
Resolution
Date of General Meeting (Special Resolution); Effective Date of Alteration
Compliance
Additional Stamp Duty Paid on increased capital?
Authentication
Authorised Director; DIN; Date of Filing
Stamp duty, registration and filing
Late filing attracts additional fees. Stamp duty on the increase in authorised capital is payable to the State of the registered office. Where a special resolution was passed, Form MGT-14 is also filed. Check the current fee and stamp duty with the MCA fee calculator on mca.gov.in.
Generate the SH-7 — Notice of Alteration of Share Capital
Fill in the form and download the draft as a Word file. It is a general template, not legal or professional advice; have it reviewed for your facts before you sign or rely on it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for SH-7?
Within 30 days of the alteration of share capital.
Is stamp duty payable on increasing authorised capital?
Yes, to the State of the registered office, paid through the MCA filing.
Is SH-7 needed for allotment of shares?
No. Allotment is reported in Form PAS-3; SH-7 is for alteration of authorised capital and similar changes.
This page gives general information for reference only. Laws, stamp duty rates and filing requirements change and differ between States, so confirm the current position for your case. Related: all document templates · free tax calculators · compliance calendar and guides.