Overview
What is Increase Authorised Share Capital?
Authorised capital is the ceiling in the company’s charter for issuing share capital of the relevant class. Increasing it requires checking the articles, member approval and filing before shares are issued beyond the old limit.
Why it matters
Key advantages
- Creates headroom for future share issuance
- Supports investment and capital restructuring
- Keeps charter aligned with the cap table plan
Preparation
Typical documents and information
The final checklist is confirmed after an eligibility review. Commonly requested items include:
- Current memorandum and articles
- Board and member resolutions
- Proposed capital structure
- Notice and explanatory records
- Digital signature and filing authorisation
Process
How the service works
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01
Review current authorised and paid-up capital
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
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02
Check and amend articles if necessary
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
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03
Pass board and member approvals
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
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04
File the capital alteration and pay applicable fees
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
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05
Update the memorandum and then handle any share issue separately
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
After completion
Ongoing responsibilities
An authorised-capital increase does not itself allot shares. Any allotment needs its own approvals, funds, certificates, registers and Registrar filing.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is increase authorised share capital the right option for me?
It depends on your entity, activity, location and objective. We first review those facts and flag other registrations or approvals that may be a better fit.
Are government fees included?
Government, stamp, certification and third-party charges vary by application. Any professional quote should identify these separately before work begins.
How long will the process take?
Timing depends on document readiness, portal availability, department review and whether queries or inspections arise. We provide a practical estimate after reviewing the case, but authority approval dates cannot be guaranteed.
What happens after submission?
We track available status updates, coordinate replies to routine queries within scope and share the acknowledgement or approval. Material objections, hearings or specialist opinions may require a separate scope.