Significant Beneficial Owner Filing (BEN-2)
File return of significant beneficial owners (10%+ interest): maintain register, report changes. Significant Beneficial Owner Filing (BEN-2) takes 4 steps over about 74 days and is filed with the ROC on BEN-2.
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 Significant Beneficial Owner Filing (BEN-2)?
4 steps over about 74 days, filing BEN-2 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Issue BEN-1 Notice | None | within 7 days |
| 2 | Receive BEN-1 Declarations | None | within 30 days |
| 3 | File BEN-2 with ROC | BEN-2 | within 30 days |
| 4 | Maintain SBO Register | None | within 7 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 4 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Issue BEN-1 Notice
Issue notice to members seeking declaration of significant beneficial ownership.
Receive BEN-1 Declarations
Collect BEN-1 declarations from members holding 10%+ beneficial interest.
File BEN-2 with ROC
File return of SBOs within 30 days of receiving declarations.
Maintain SBO Register
Maintain register of significant beneficial owners at registered office.
- SBO Register maintained
- Register kept at registered office
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 Significant Beneficial Owner Filing (BEN-2) take?
About 74 days across 4 steps. The first step is: Issue BEN-1 Notice.
Which MCA form is filed for Significant Beneficial Owner Filing (BEN-2)?
BEN-2.
What does it cost if BEN-2 is filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Significant Beneficial Owner Filing (BEN-2) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.