Authorized Capital increase

Authorized Capital Increase & Share Allotment (PAS-3 Filing)

Authorized capital increase is required when a company wants to increase its share capital for business expansion, funding, or share allotment through PAS-3 filing under the Companies Act, 2013.

Quick Navigation:
  • ✔ Authorized Capital Increase (SH-7 Filing)
  • ✔ Share Allotment (PAS-3 Filing)
  • ✔ Investment / Bank Loan Readiness
  • ✔ Process, Documents & Timeline

Authorized Capital Increase & Share Allotment (PAS-3) – Unlock Business Growth

Authorized capital increase and share allotment (PAS-3 filing) is required when a company wants to raise funds, bring investors, or increase working capital.

Most companies are incorporated with ₹1 lakh capital, but as business grows, they need to increase capital to:

  • ✔ ₹10 lakh, ₹50 lakh, ₹1 crore or more
  • ✔ Meet bank loan eligibility
  • ✔ Bring new investors or partners
  • ✔ Improve company net worth

🎯 Strategic View – Two Levels of Capital

Business owners often confuse these two:

  • Authorized Capital – Maximum limit of shares (Legal permission) 👉 Increased through SH-7 filing
  • Paid-Up Capital – Actual money invested (Real strength) 👉 Updated through PAS-3 filing

👉 Banks and investors focus on paid-up capital, not just authorized limit.

🏦 Bank Loan & Funding Advantage

Many businesses face loan rejection due to low capital.

👉 If your capital is only ₹1 lakh, banks may not approve higher loan limits.

👉 By increasing share capital:

  • ✔ Improve Debt-Equity ratio
  • ✔ Increase borrowing capacity
  • ✔ Build financial credibility

📈 Growth & Investment Use Cases

  • ✔ Startup funding / investor entry
  • ✔ Business expansion
  • ✔ Working capital infusion
  • ✔ Conversion of director loan into equity

👉 Proper structuring ensures smooth investment and avoids future disputes.

⚠️ Critical Compliance Timeline

  • ✔ SH-7 (Capital Increase) – within 30 days
  • ✔ PAS-3 (Allotment) – within 15 days

👉 Delay leads to ₹1,000 per day penalty and legal complications.

🚀 Smart Strategy for Fast Growth

Instead of increasing capital frequently:

👉 Increase authorized capital to 5–10 times your requirement.

✔ Avoid repeated MCA filings ✔ Save time and cost ✔ Stay ready for future investments

⚖️ Rights Issue vs Private Placement

  • Rights Issue – Offered to existing shareholders 👉 Can transfer rights (Renunciation)
  • Private Placement – For new investors 👉 Requires valuation report

👉 We help choose the fastest and most cost-effective route.

Planning to increase capital or bring investors?

Get expert support for SH-7 & PAS-3 filing with proper legal structure.

📞 7019827351 | 📧 crp@prakashaandco.com

Step-by-Step Process – Authorized Capital Increase (SH-7) & Share Allotment (PAS-3)

Increasing share capital in a company involves two stages:

  • ✔ Authorized capital increase (SH-7 filing)
  • ✔ Share allotment and filing of PAS-3
Step Action Form / Compliance
1 Check AOA (permission for capital increase) AOA Review / Amendment if required
2 Board Meeting to approve increase Board Resolution
3 Conduct EGM (shareholder approval) Ordinary Resolution
4 File capital increase SH-7 Filing
5 Issue shares to investors Share Allotment
6 File return of allotment PAS-3 Filing

⏳ Timeline & Legal Limits

  • ✔ SH-7 filing – within 30 days of EGM
  • ✔ PAS-3 filing – within 15 days of allotment

👉 PAS-3 is critical — delay leads to ₹1,000 per day penalty.

🚀 Fast-Track Strategy (Our Approach)

We prepare SH-7 and PAS-3 simultaneously to avoid delays.

  • ✔ Draft EGM + Board resolutions together
  • ✔ Pre-check MCA compliance
  • ✔ Ready documents before meetings

👉 This ensures faster update of MCA master data.

💡 Rights Renunciation – Faster Alternative

If you want to bring a new investor quickly:

  • ✔ Use Rights Issue with Renunciation
  • ✔ Avoid costly valuation report
  • ✔ Faster execution than private placement

👉 Ideal for family / co-founder / internal restructuring.

🏦 Convert Loan into Equity (Smart Move)

If your company has director loans:

  • ✔ Convert into share capital using PAS-3
  • ✔ Improve balance sheet
  • ✔ Increase loan eligibility

👉 Makes company “bank-ready” quickly.

Need quick capital increase and PAS-3 filing?

We handle SH-7 and PAS-3 together for faster approval.

📞 7019827351 | 📧 crp@prakashaandco.com

Documents Required – Authorized Capital Increase & Share Allotment (PAS-3)

For capital increase in company and PAS-3 filing, the following documents are required:

  • ✔ Board resolution for capital increase
  • ✔ EGM notice & shareholder resolution
  • ✔ MOA copy (Capital Clause)
  • ✔ AOA copy
  • ✔ List of shareholders & shareholding pattern
  • ✔ Bank statement showing share capital received
  • ✔ Valuation report (if private placement)
  • ✔ Allotment details (PAS-3 format)

💡 Easy Process for Clients

You don’t need to worry about all documents.

👉 Simply share available documents via:

  • ✔ WhatsApp
  • ✔ Email

👉 We will review and prepare all remaining documents for SH-7 and PAS-3 filing.

Cost of Capital Increase & PAS-3 Filing (SH-7 + Share Allotment)

🎉 Free for Our Clients

✔ Capital Increase / PAS-3 Filing – FREE

👉 Applicable for companies registered with us.

🔗 Company Registration Bangalore

💼 Professional Fees

₹2,000 – ₹7,500

  • ✔ SH-7 filing (authorized capital increase)
  • ✔ PAS-3 filing (share allotment)
  • ✔ Resolution drafting
  • ✔ End-to-end MCA compliance

🧾 Only Filing Support

  • ✔ SH-7 filing: ₹1,000 – ₹2,000
  • ✔ PAS-3 filing: ₹500 – ₹1,500

💰 Additional Cost to Consider

  • ✔ MCA filing fees (based on capital)
  • ✔ Stamp duty (state-wise)
  • ✔ Valuation report (if required)

FAQs – Capital Increase & Share Allotment (PAS-3)

What is authorized capital increase?

It is the process of increasing the maximum share capital limit of a company through SH-7 filing.

What is PAS-3 filing?

PAS-3 is filed after allotment of shares to update the paid-up capital and shareholders.

What is the time limit for PAS-3?

PAS-3 must be filed within 15 days from the date of allotment.

Can I increase capital without SH-7?

No. If authorized capital is insufficient, SH-7 must be filed before allotment.

Can I convert loan into share capital?

Yes. Director loans can be converted into equity through PAS-3 filing.

Is valuation report required?

Required for private placement, not for rights issue with renunciation.

Q: Can I increase capital and allot shares on the same day?
👉 Yes, but only after the authorized capital is increased. Proper sequencing of SH-7 and PAS-3 is required to avoid rejection or penalty.

About the Author

Prakasha C R (FCS 11130, COP 15592) is a Company Secretary, CA & Legal Advisor with expertise in MCA filings, capital structuring, PAS-3 and funding compliance.

Last Updated: 01 May 2026

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