Share Allotment
Allot new shares to shareholders. Share Allotment takes 6 steps over about 115 days and is filed with the ROC on PAS-3.
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 Share Allotment?
6 steps over about 115 days, filing PAS-3 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receive Share Application | None | within 1 day |
| 2 | Pass Board Resolution | None | within 7 days |
| 3 | Issue Share Certificates | None | within 60 days |
| 4 | File PAS-3 with ROC | PAS-3 | within 15 days |
| 5 | Update Register of Members | None | within 2 days |
| 6 | Pay Stamp Duty | None | within 30 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 6 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Receive Share Application
Collect share application and payment from applicant
Pass Board Resolution
Board approves share allotment
Issue Share Certificates
Prepare and issue share certificates within 2 months
File PAS-3 with ROC
File return of allotment within 15 days
Update Register of Members
Update statutory registers with new shareholding
- Register of Members updated
- Share certificates issued
Pay Stamp Duty
Pay stamp duty on share certificates
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 Share Allotment take?
About 115 days across 6 steps. The first step is: Receive Share Application.
Which MCA form is filed for Share Allotment?
PAS-3. PAS-3 is the return of allotment filing under §39 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if PAS-3 is filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Share Allotment for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.