Business Changes

MOA & AOA Amendments

Update your company's constitution to match your plans.

About MOA & AOA Amendments

The Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) are the constitutional documents of a company — the MOA defines its objects, capital and scope, while the AOA sets out its internal rules of governance. Companies amend these documents to add new business objects, change the capital structure, alter shareholder rights, adopt new governance provisions, or convert from private to public and vice versa. Most amendments require a special resolution passed by shareholders and filing of Form MGT-14 with the MCA, and certain changes (such as objects or capital) have their own specific procedures. Correct amendments keep your company legally empowered to pursue new activities.

Who needs this

Companies adding objects, changing capital, or updating governance rules.

Documents required

The process — step by step

  1. Identify the clauses to amend
  2. Pass a special resolution in a general meeting
  3. Prepare altered MOA/AOA
  4. File MGT-14 with the ROC within 30 days
  5. Update records and stakeholders

Timeline & fees

Timelines and government fees are indicative and subject to processing by the relevant authority. Approval and its timing are decided by the authority and cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

What resolution is needed to amend the AOA?

A special resolution passed by at least 75% of voting members is generally required.

Which form is filed for an amendment?

Form MGT-14 is filed with the MCA within 30 days of the resolution.

Can I add new business objects?

Yes, by amending the objects clause of the MOA through a special resolution.

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