MCA Form Guide
MGT-14 — Filing of Resolutions and Agreements
Quick answer: Filed to report certain board and shareholder resolutions to the ROC — including share capital alteration, auditor appointment, related party transactions, and changes to MOA/AOA. Within 30 days of passing the resolution. Company: ₹100/day. Officer in default: ₹100/day (min ₹1 lakh, max ₹25 lakh under Section 117).
Quick answer
This filing is tied to a defined statutory trigger. The safest approach is to confirm the trigger first, then assemble the evidence before you log into the portal. Companies passing resolutions listed under Section 117(3) — including special resolutions and board resolutions for borrowing above paid-up capital. For most founders, the fastest way to stay compliant is to map the filing trigger, gather the documents once, and then submit with the correct digital sign-off.
Who must file
Companies passing resolutions listed under Section 117(3) — including special resolutions and board resolutions for borrowing above paid-up capital.
When to file
Within 30 days of passing the resolution.
Penalty note
Company: ₹100/day. Officer in default: ₹100/day (min ₹1 lakh, max ₹25 lakh under Section 117).
Filing portal
MCA portal at the official government filing system.
Evidence checklist
The exact record set depends on the filing event, but the portal submission usually needs clear source documentation.
How to file
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Confirm whether MGT-14 is the correct filing for the event you are handling and that it matches the compliance filing trigger.
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Collect the supporting records that match MGT-14: The exact record set depends on the filing event, but the portal submission usually needs clear source documentation.
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Prepare the form in the MCA portal, validate the entries against the company records, and make any final corrections before signing.
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Upload the signed form, pay the applicable fee, and save the SRN and acknowledgement for audit tracking.
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Store the filing evidence with your statutory records so the next cycle is faster and easier to review.
What this form is used for
Filed to report certain board and shareholder resolutions to the ROC — including share capital alteration, auditor appointment, related party transactions, and changes to MOA/AOA. This filing is tied to a defined statutory trigger. The safest approach is to confirm the trigger first, then assemble the evidence before you log into the portal. The purpose is usually either annual disclosure, a one-off event filing, or a statutory update tied to corporate records or regulatory reporting.
FAQ and compliance context
Who usually files MGT-14?
Companies passing resolutions listed under Section 117(3) — including special resolutions and board resolutions for borrowing above paid-up capital.
What is the deadline for MGT-14?
Within 30 days of passing the resolution.
What happens if MGT-14 is filed late?
Company: ₹100/day. Officer in default: ₹100/day (min ₹1 lakh, max ₹25 lakh under Section 117).
Can the filing be tracked after submission?
Yes. Keep the SRN, acknowledgement, and final uploaded PDF in your records for audit and ROC follow-up.
Is MGT-14 a one-time or recurring filing?
This is a recurring filing — it must be filed every year (or every half-year / quarter, as specified) as long as the company remains in existence and meets the applicability criteria.
Which law or rule requires MGT-14?
Section 117, Companies Act 2013
Why this one matters
Use this guide as a starting point, then map the filing to the exact company event so you do not file the wrong form.
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