Modification of Charge (S.79)
Modify existing charge terms: supplemental deed, file modification within 30 days. Modification of Charge (S.79) takes 3 steps over about 51 days and is filed with the ROC on CHG-1.
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 Modification of Charge (S.79)?
3 steps over about 51 days, filing CHG-1 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Execute Supplemental Deed | None | within 14 days |
| 2 | File CHG-1 (Modification) | CHG-1 | within 30 days |
| 3 | Update Register of Charges | None | within 7 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 3 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Execute Supplemental Deed
Execute supplemental deed amending charge terms with the lender.
File CHG-1 (Modification)
File modification of charge within 30 days.
Update Register of Charges
Update register of charges with modified terms.
- Register of Charges updated with modified terms
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 Modification of Charge (S.79) take?
About 51 days across 3 steps. The first step is: Execute Supplemental Deed.
Which MCA form is filed for Modification of Charge (S.79)?
CHG-1. CHG-1 is the creation of charge filing under §77 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if CHG-1 is filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Modification of Charge (S.79) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.