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Modification of Charge (S.79)

Modify existing charge terms: supplemental deed, file modification within 30 days. Modification of Charge (S.79) takes 3 steps over about 51 days and is filed with the ROC on CHG-1.

3 steps~51 days start to finishfiles CHG-1

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 Modification of Charge (S.79)?

3 steps over about 51 days, filing CHG-1 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.

#StepForm filedDeadline
1Execute Supplemental DeedNonewithin 14 days
2File CHG-1 (Modification)CHG-1within 30 days
3Update Register of ChargesNonewithin 7 days

What are the steps, in order?

The 3 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.

1

Execute Supplemental Deed

Execute supplemental deed amending charge terms with the lender.

within 14 days · document made for you
2

File CHG-1 (Modification)

File modification of charge within 30 days.

within 30 days · files CHG-1
3

Update Register of Charges

Update register of charges with modified terms.

within 7 days
  • Register of Charges updated with modified terms
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Common questions

How long does Modification of Charge (S.79) take?

About 51 days across 3 steps. The first step is: Execute Supplemental Deed.

Which MCA form is filed for Modification of Charge (S.79)?

CHG-1. CHG-1 is the creation of charge filing under §77 of the Companies Act 2013.

What does it cost if CHG-1 is filed late?

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

Can OnCompliance run Modification of Charge (S.79) for me?

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