Transfer to IEPF (S.124-125)
Transfer unpaid dividend + shares after 7 years to Investor Education & Protection Fund. Transfer to IEPF (S.124-125) takes 6 steps over about 139 days and is filed with the ROC on IEPF-1, IEPF-2 and IEPF-4.
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 Transfer to IEPF (S.124-125)?
6 steps over about 139 days, filing IEPF-1, IEPF-2 and IEPF-4 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify Unclaimed Amounts & Shares | None | within 14 days |
| 2 | Send Individual Notices | None | within 21 days |
| 3 | Publish Notice on Website & Newspaper | None | within 14 days |
| 4 | File IEPF-1 (Statement of Amounts) | IEPF-1 | within 30 days |
| 5 | File IEPF-2 | IEPF-2 | within 30 days |
| 6 | File IEPF-4 (Share Transfer) | IEPF-4 | 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.
Identify Unclaimed Amounts & Shares
Identify dividends unpaid/unclaimed for 7 years and corresponding shares.
Send Individual Notices
Send individual notices to shareholders with unclaimed amounts before transfer.
Publish Notice on Website & Newspaper
Publish notice on company website and in newspaper about proposed transfer.
File IEPF-1 (Statement of Amounts)
File statement of unpaid/unclaimed amounts.
File IEPF-2
File statement of amounts credited to Unpaid Dividend Account.
File IEPF-4 (Share Transfer)
File form for transfer of shares to IEPF.
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 Transfer to IEPF (S.124-125) take?
About 139 days across 6 steps. The first step is: Identify Unclaimed Amounts & Shares.
Which MCA forms are filed for Transfer to IEPF (S.124-125)?
IEPF-1, IEPF-2 and IEPF-4.
What does it cost if IEPF-1, IEPF-2 and IEPF-4 are filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Transfer to IEPF (S.124-125) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.