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Board Resolution

Pass a board resolution. Board Resolution takes 5 steps over about 55 days and is filed with the ROC on MGT-14.

5 steps~55 days start to finishfiles MGT-14

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.

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What is the timeline for Board Resolution?

5 steps over about 55 days, filing MGT-14 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.

#StepForm filedDeadline
1Draft ResolutionNonewithin 2 days
2Send Board Meeting NoticeNonewithin 1 day
3Hold Board MeetingNonewithin 7 days
4Prepare MinutesNonewithin 15 days
5File MGT-14 (if required)MGT-14within 30 days

What are the steps, in order?

The 5 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.

1

Draft Resolution

Prepare the board resolution text

within 2 days · document made for you
2

Send Board Meeting Notice

Send notice to all directors at least 7 days before meeting

within 1 day · document made for you
3

Hold Board Meeting

Conduct the board meeting

within 7 days
4

Prepare Minutes

Draft and finalize board meeting minutes

within 15 days · document made for you
5

File MGT-14 (if required)

File MGT-14 for resolutions requiring ROC filing

within 30 days · files MGT-14
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Common questions

How long does Board Resolution take?

About 55 days across 5 steps. The first step is: Draft Resolution.

Which MCA form is filed for Board Resolution?

MGT-14. MGT-14 is the filing of resolutions filing under §117 of the Companies Act 2013.

What does it cost if MGT-14 is filed late?

MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.

Can OnCompliance run Board Resolution for me?

Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.