Form MGT-14 Filing of Resolutions 2026: DSC Rules, Deadline & Attachments

Form MGT-14 is the form a company files with the Registrar of Companies to register certain board and shareholder resolutions and agreements. It must be filed within 30 days of passing the resolution and is signed digitally with a DSC.

What is Form MGT-14 and when is it due?

MGT-14 is the filing of resolutions and agreements required under Section 117 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. It is due within 30 days of passing the resolution or making the agreement.

Each resolution date starts its own 30-day window. Several resolutions passed at the same meeting can often be filed together in a single form, but confirm the current position on the MCA portal.

Which resolutions need to be filed?

All special resolutions must be registered, along with the other resolutions and agreements listed in Section 117(3).

• Alteration of the articles of association or the memorandum of association.
• Change of the company's name.
• Approval for borrowing, investment or loans beyond board limits.
• Appointment of a managing director or whole-time director in the cases specified.
• Certain related-party approvals.

Whether a private company must file a particular resolution depends on the exemptions available to it, so check with your CS or CA before deciding.

Does Form MGT-14 need a DSC?

Yes. The form is filed on the MCA portal and signed with a Class 3 DSC registered on the portal by an authorised director or signatory. Depending on the company and the form version, certification by a practising professional (CA, CS or cost accountant) may also be required, so check the live form.

Most companies use a director's Class 3 individual DSC; see what MCA21 requires, why Class 2 is no longer issued, and the FIPS 140-3 token rule.

What documents are attached?

The attachments depend on the resolution being filed, but a certified copy of the resolution and the notice of the meeting are standard.

• Certified true copy of the resolution.
• Explanatory statement, where applicable.
• Notice of the meeting at which the resolution was passed.
• Altered AOA or MOA, where the resolution changes them.

Follow the checklist on the live form, since attachment requirements can change.

How to prepare: checklist

Note the resolution date first, then confirm the signer's DSC is valid and registered before you start.

• Record the resolution date and count 30 days from it.
• Check the signer's DSC expiry — see how to check DSC validity.
• Make sure the DSC is registered on the MCA portal; re-register after a renewal if the certificate changed.
• Have the professional certification ready if the form needs it.
• Fill the form, attach the documents, sign with the DSC and pay the fee shown on the portal.
• Keep the SRN and acknowledgement for your records.

What happens if MGT-14 is filed late?

Late filing attracts additional filing fees that rise with the length of the delay, and Section 117 provides for penalties on the company and its officers in default.

Amounts can change, so check the MCA portal or your CA or CS for the current position instead of relying on a fixed figure.

Common errors

An expired or unregistered DSC, a token the signing utility cannot detect, or counting the 30 days from the wrong date are the usual problems.

• Expired DSC found at the last step — renew early.
• Token not detected or emSigner not running — see common DSC errors and fixes.
• Counting from the meeting date instead of the resolution date.

Related MCA guides

See PAS-3 return of allotment, DIR-12 director changes, AOC-4 & MGT-7 filing and ADT-1 auditor appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

General guidance only. Confirm due dates, fees, penalties and form fields on the MCA portal or with a professional.