Change in Object Clause (S.13(1))
Alter MOA object clause: SR, file MGT-14 within 30 days. Change in Object Clause (S.13(1)) takes 3 steps over about 67 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 Change in Object Clause (S.13(1))?
3 steps over about 67 days, filing MGT-14 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board Recommends Change | None | within 7 days |
| 2 | Pass Special Resolution | None | within 30 days |
| 3 | File MGT-14 with ROC | MGT-14 | within 30 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 3 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Board Recommends Change
Board recommends alteration of object clause.
Pass Special Resolution
Members pass SR to alter MOA object clause.
File MGT-14 with ROC
File SR within 30 days. No CG approval needed post-2015 amendment.
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 Change in Object Clause (S.13(1)) take?
About 67 days across 3 steps. The first step is: Board Recommends Change.
Which MCA form is filed for Change in Object Clause (S.13(1))?
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 Change in Object Clause (S.13(1)) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.