Board Resolution
Pass a board resolution. Board Resolution takes 5 steps over about 55 days and is filed with the ROC on MGT-14.
Last updated: 10 August 2026
What if it’s filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee. OnCompliance tracks the date and warns you before it costs anything.
What is the timeline for Board Resolution?
5 steps over about 55 days, filing MGT-14 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Draft Resolution | None | within 2 days |
| 2 | Send Board Meeting Notice | None | within 1 day |
| 3 | Hold Board Meeting | None | within 7 days |
| 4 | Prepare Minutes | None | within 15 days |
| 5 | File MGT-14 (if required) | MGT-14 | within 30 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 5 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Draft Resolution
Prepare the board resolution text
Send Board Meeting Notice
Send notice to all directors at least 7 days before meeting
Hold Board Meeting
Conduct the board meeting
Prepare Minutes
Draft and finalize board meeting minutes
File MGT-14 (if required)
File MGT-14 for resolutions requiring ROC filing
Every guide runs like this in OnCompliance: steps in order, dates in view, paperwork made for you at each step.
Common questions
How long does Board Resolution take?
About 55 days across 5 steps. The first step is: Draft Resolution.
Which MCA form is filed for Board Resolution?
MGT-14. MGT-14 is the filing of resolutions filing under §117 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if MGT-14 is filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Board Resolution for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.