Share Split / Consolidation
Split or consolidate shares: OR at GM, alter capital clause in MOA/AOA. Share Split / Consolidation takes 5 steps over about 127 days and is filed with the ROC on SH-7 and 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 Share Split / Consolidation?
5 steps over about 127 days, filing SH-7 and MGT-14 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board Recommends Split/Consolidation | None | within 7 days |
| 2 | Pass Ordinary Resolution at GM | None | within 30 days |
| 3 | File SH-7 with ROC | SH-7 | within 30 days |
| 4 | File MGT-14 | MGT-14 | within 30 days |
| 5 | Update Registers & Issue New Certificates | None | 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 Recommends Split/Consolidation
Board passes resolution recommending share split or consolidation.
Pass Ordinary Resolution at GM
Members approve via OR at GM.
File SH-7 with ROC
File notice of alteration of share capital.
File MGT-14
File resolution with ROC.
Update Registers & Issue New Certificates
Update Register of Members and issue new share certificates reflecting the split/consolidation.
- Register of Members updated
- New share certificates issued
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 Split / Consolidation take?
About 127 days across 5 steps. The first step is: Board Recommends Split/Consolidation.
Which MCA forms are filed for Share Split / Consolidation?
SH-7 and MGT-14. SH-7 is the alteration of capital filing under §64 of the Companies Act 2013. MGT-14 is the filing of resolutions filing under §117 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if SH-7 and MGT-14 are filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Share Split / Consolidation for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.