Change Business Activity
A company's Main Object clause in the MoA defines what activities it is legally allowed to carry on. To add a new line of business, drop an old one, or rephrase the scope, the clause must be amended through a special resolution and filed with MCA via MGT-14.
What this filing does
A company's Main Object clause in the MoA defines what activities it is legally allowed to carry on. To add a new line of business, drop an old one, or rephrase the scope, the clause must be amended through a special resolution and filed with MCA via MGT-14.
We draft the EGM notice, the resolution, the amended MoA, and file MGT-14 within the 30-day window. The change becomes effective once MCA approves.
Common reasons founders file this
- You are pivoting to a new product or industry (e.g., software firm adding consulting; trading firm adding manufacturing).
- An investor or government tender requires a specific activity in your MoA.
- Your bank or NBFC has flagged that your current activity does not match your business in practice.
- You want to drop a dormant activity that is creating audit confusion.
Documents we will need
Most of these you can scan or photograph from your phone. We list everything in your engagement letter so nothing is collected later as a surprise.
- Description of the new activity in plain English.
- Existing MoA (we have it on file if we incorporated you).
- List of shareholders and their email addresses for the EGM notice.
- Board approval to call the EGM (we draft this).
Stage by stage
- 01.
Briefing & resolution drafted
Day 1–3You describe the new activity in plain English. We draft the matching MoA clause, the EGM notice, the explanatory statement, and the special resolution.
- 02.
Notice issued, EGM held
Day 4–2521 clear days notice is sent to all shareholders (or shorter with consent). The EGM can be by video. The special resolution is passed by 75% of votes cast.
- 03.
MGT-14 filed
Day 26–28We file MGT-14 with the resolution and amended MoA, signed by a Practising Company Secretary, within 30 days of the EGM.
- 04.
MCA approval & registers updated
Day 28–35Once MCA records the change, the amended MoA is your live constitutive document. We send you the approved form and the updated MoA.
Our fee — from ₹6,000
Per amendment. Shorter-notice EGMs and last-minute drafting do not change the fee.
What you receive
- Filed MGT-14 with MCA acknowledgement (SRN).
- Amended MoA reflecting the new activity.
- EGM notice, explanatory statement, and signed special resolution on file.
Frequently asked
Will my CIN or PAN change?+
No. The CIN and PAN belong to the entity and stay the same. Only the activity scope inside the MoA changes.
Do we need to update GST and other registrations too?+
GST registration carries an HSN/SAC list that should be updated separately if you start invoicing under new categories. Same for IEC. We can flag and handle those updates as add-ons; they are not automatic.
Can we just operate the new activity without amending the MoA?+
Operating outside your Main Object clause is an ultra vires act and can void contracts. It also creates audit and tax issues. The amendment is the clean way.
How short can the EGM notice be?+
Companies Act requires 21 clear days. With the consent of at least 95% of shareholders, the notice period can be shortened. For most small companies where the founders are also the only shareholders, this consent is straightforward.
Begin your change business activity.
The online form takes a few minutes. Save and resume anytime. No payment is taken until the full fee, including any pass-through items, has been shown alongside the engagement letter.