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Special Resolution

Pass a Special Resolution at General Meeting requiring 75% majority. Special Resolution takes 5 steps over about 91 days and is filed with the ROC on MGT-14.

5 steps~91 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 Special Resolution?

5 steps over about 91 days, filing MGT-14 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.

#StepForm filedDeadline
1Draft Special ResolutionNonewithin 3 days
2Board Meeting to Approve NoticeNonewithin 7 days
3Issue Notice of General MeetingNonewithin 21 days
4Hold General Meeting & Pass ResolutionNonewithin 30 days
5File MGT-14 with ROCMGT-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 Special Resolution

Prepare the special resolution text and explanatory statement as per Section 102.

within 3 days · document made for you
2

Board Meeting to Approve Notice

Hold Board Meeting to approve the notice of General Meeting containing the Special Resolution.

within 7 days
3

Issue Notice of General Meeting

Send notice of EGM/AGM with Special Resolution and explanatory statement. Minimum 21 clear days notice.

within 21 days · document made for you
4

Hold General Meeting & Pass Resolution

Conduct General Meeting and pass Special Resolution with 75% majority of votes cast.

within 30 days
5

File MGT-14 with ROC

File Form MGT-14 with ROC within 30 days of passing the Special Resolution.

within 30 days · files MGT-14
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Common questions

How long does Special Resolution take?

About 91 days across 5 steps. The first step is: Draft Special Resolution.

Which MCA form is filed for Special 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 Special Resolution for me?

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