Form SH-7 (Capital Changes) (SH-7)

◈Definition

Form SH-7 is filed with the ROC whenever a company increases or reduces its authorised share capital. It must be filed within 30 days of the shareholder resolution approving the change. SH-7 is the statutory trigger for the Memorandum of Association to be treated as amended with respect to capital. Increasing authorised capital is typically a precursor to a fundraise where the existing ceiling would not accommodate the new issuance.

◉See also

• Authorised Capital

  The maximum share capital a company is legally permitted to issue.

• Paid-up Capital

  The amount of share capital actually subscribed and paid by shareholders.

• Memorandum of Association(MOA)

  The constitutional document defining a company's name, objects, registered office state, and capital.

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