Creation of Charge
Register the security created over eligible assets in connection with a loan or other financial obligation, wherever filing is required.
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
Creation or Modification of Charge
Manage charge registration, modification and satisfaction filings for companies and LLPs with structured compliance support and documentation assistance.
CHARGE COMPLIANCE
Secure. Document. Register.
Support for statutory charge-related filings.
Charge creation
Charge modification
Charge satisfaction
UNDERSTANDING CHARGES
What Is a Charge?
A charge is an interest or lien created over the property, assets or undertaking of a company or LLP to secure repayment of a loan or fulfilment of another financial obligation.
Modification of Charge
Report applicable changes to existing charge particulars, such as revised secured amounts or security terms.
Satisfaction of Charge
Record the satisfaction of a registered charge after the secured obligation has been discharged, as applicable.
PART A · COMPANY
Charge Filing for a Company
Under Section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013, companies generally need to register charges created on their property, assets or undertakings with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), subject to applicable provisions.
FORM CHG-1
Charges Other Than Debentures
Used for registration of creation or modification of charges other than those relating to debentures.
General filing period: 30 days
FORM CHG-9
Debenture-Related Charges
Used for registration of creation or modification of charges relating to debentures, as applicable.
General filing period: 30 days
FORM CHG-4
Satisfaction of Charge
Used to intimate the ROC about satisfaction of a registered charge after repayment or discharge.
Generally within 30 days of satisfaction
Important filing note
The standard period for registering a charge or its modification is generally 30 days. The Act and applicable rules provide specific provisions for delayed registration, additional fees and extensions. Verify the applicable timeline and current MCA requirements for the particular case.
PART B · LLP
View official Form 8 instructions
Charge Filing for an LLP
An LLP must report charge-related particulars in accordance with the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and applicable LLP Rules.
LLP FORM NO. 8
Statement of Account & Solvency
The MCA Form 8 process includes fields for creation, modification and satisfaction of charges. Follow the current form instructions and filing requirements applicable to the LLP.
Key points to check
- Details of the charge holder
- Date of creation or modification
- Amount secured by the charge
- Details of the secured assets
- Applicable supporting instruments
- Required digital signatures and certification
DOCUMENTATION
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Documents Required
Prepare the relevant documents according to the type of charge, entity and filing being made.
The document checklist is indicative. Additional attachments, declarations, signatures or professional certification may be required under the applicable form instructions.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Charge Filing Checklist
4 items
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Charge Instrument
Loan agreement, mortgage deed, hypothecation deed or other instrument creating or modifying the charge.
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Loan and Sanction Details
Loan sanction letter, facility details and related supporting records, wherever required.
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Entity and Charge Particulars
Company or LLP identification details, charge-holder information and particulars of the secured assets.
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Approval and Satisfaction Evidence
Applicable resolutions, authorisations and evidence of discharge or satisfaction, depending on the filing.
OUR APPROACH
How the Filing Process Works
A structured approach helps organise the documentation and complete the relevant statutory filing.
Review the Charge
Identify the entity, nature of the charge and whether the transaction is a creation, modification or satisfaction.
Prepare Documents
Collect the relevant instrument, approvals, charge particulars and supporting evidence.
Complete the Filing
Prepare the applicable MCA form, verify the details and arrange the required signatures and certification.
Track and Update Records
Track the filing outcome and update relevant statutory records after completion, where required.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Relevant Provisions
Companies Act, 2013 — Sections 77, 79 and 82, read with the Companies (Registration of Charges) Rules, 2014. LLP filings are governed by the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and applicable LLP Rules.
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EXPERT ASSISTANCE
Need Help With Charge Compliance?
Get assistance with document preparation, applicable forms and charge-related statutory filing requirements.
- CHG-1 / CHG-9 filing
- Charge satisfaction
- Register of charges