Fast Track Merger (S.233)
Holding-subsidiary or small companies: RD approval (not NCLT), 30-day objection period. Fast Track Merger (S.233) takes 5 steps over about 164 days and is filed with the ROC on CAA-11 and INC-28.
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 Fast Track Merger (S.233)?
5 steps over about 164 days, filing CAA-11 and INC-28 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board Approval (Both Companies) | None | within 14 days |
| 2 | File CAA-11 with RD | CAA-11 | within 30 days |
| 3 | Publish Notice | None | within 30 days |
| 4 | Obtain RD Approval | None | within 60 days |
| 5 | File INC-28 with ROC | INC-28 | 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.
Board Approval (Both Companies)
Boards of both companies approve fast track merger scheme.
File CAA-11 with RD
File application with Regional Director for approval.
Publish Notice
Publish notice of the scheme. 30-day objection period.
Obtain RD Approval
Regional Director confirms the merger after objection period.
File INC-28 with ROC
File RD order with ROC.
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 Fast Track Merger (S.233) take?
About 164 days across 5 steps. The first step is: Board Approval (Both Companies).
Which MCA forms are filed for Fast Track Merger (S.233)?
CAA-11 and INC-28.
What does it cost if CAA-11 and INC-28 are filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Fast Track Merger (S.233) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.