{"id":869,"date":"2026-08-07T08:25:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T02:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/shareholder-filing-with-mca-india\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T11:09:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T05:39:54","slug":"shareholder-filing-with-mca-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/shareholder-filing-with-mca-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Shareholder Filings with the MCA \u2014 MGT-7, PAS-3, BEN-2 & More"},"content":{"rendered":"

A company must make several filings with the MCA that relate to its shareholders and shareholding<\/strong> \u2014 from reporting who its members are, to new share allotments, transfers, and significant beneficial owners. This guide summarises the key shareholder-related filings a company in India needs to make.<\/p>\n

1. Annual return \u2014 shareholder details (MGT-7 \/ MGT-7A)<\/h2>\n

Every company files an annual return<\/strong> \u2014 Form MGT-7<\/strong> (or MGT-7A<\/strong> for OPCs and small companies) \u2014 which includes details of the company’s members\/shareholders and changes in shareholding<\/strong> during the year. This is part of the yearly ROC annual filing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Return of allotment (PAS-3)<\/h2>\n

When a company issues\/allots new shares<\/strong> (e.g., on incorporation top-up, rights issue, private placement), it files Form PAS-3 (Return of Allotment)<\/strong> with the ROC within the prescribed time, updating the register of members.<\/p>\n

3. Share transfers<\/h2>\n

A transfer of shares<\/strong> between shareholders is executed on Form SH-4<\/strong> and recorded in the company’s registers; while the transfer itself isn’t a standalone MCA e-form, the resulting change reflects in the annual return. See our share transfer<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n

4. Significant Beneficial Owner (BEN-2)<\/h2>\n

Where an individual is a Significant Beneficial Owner (SBO)<\/strong> of the company, the SBO declares this in Form BEN-1<\/strong> and the company reports it to the ROC in Form BEN-2<\/strong>. This captures the real individuals behind the shareholding.<\/p>\n

5. Registers & records<\/h2>\n

Companies must maintain the Register of Members<\/strong> and related statutory registers, and record beneficial interest declarations (MGT-4\/MGT-5\/MGT-6 where a registered holder isn’t the beneficial owner). See statutory registers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

Which MCA form reports shareholder details annually?<\/h3>\n

The annual return \u2014 Form MGT-7<\/strong> (or MGT-7A<\/strong> for OPCs\/small companies) \u2014 includes shareholder\/member details.<\/p>\n

Which form is filed when new shares are allotted?<\/h3>\n

Form PAS-3 (Return of Allotment)<\/strong>, filed with the ROC after allotment.<\/p>\n

What is BEN-2 filing?<\/h3>\n

The company’s filing to the ROC reporting a Significant Beneficial Owner<\/strong>, based on the SBO’s BEN-1 declaration.<\/p>\n

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Related guides:<\/em> Annual filing<\/a> \u00b7 Share transfer<\/a> \u00b7 Statutory registers<\/a><\/p>\n