eForm GNL-1 serves as an application submitted to the Registrar of Companies under the Companies Act, 2013. It covers a spectrum of purposes, including compounding offenses, extending the AGM up to three months, schemes of arrangement, amalgamation, and other legally mandated reasons.
The necessity for filing eForm GNL-1 is detailed in rule 12(2) of the Registrar of Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014, as per the framework of the Companies Act, 2013. This regulation stipulates that documents submitted, filed, or registered under the Act should be accompanied by the requisite fee or an additional fee when applicable.
As per the specific regulations outlined in the Act, when utilizing Form No. GNL-1 or GNL-2 for filing documents and applications, each distinct purpose within a single form necessitates a separate fee payment. Additionally, for submitting information under sub-clause (60) of section 2 of the Act, Form No. GNL.3 should be utilized, accompanied by the relevant fee.
Fee Structure in eForm GNL-1
Table 1: Fee Structure for Various Applications
| Application Type | Company’s Authorized Share Capital | Other Than OPC and Small Company | OPC and Small Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamation or Other Purposes | – | No Fee | – |
| Amalgamation of Government Companies and Others | – | Varies based on authorized share capital ranges | Varies based on authorized share capital ranges |
| Company Limited by Guarantee (Without Share Capital) | – | Rs. 2,000 | Not Applicable |
| Company with a Valid License under Section 8 | – | Rs. 2,000 | Not Applicable |
| Foreign Company | – | Rs. 5,000 | Not Applicable |
Table 2: Fee Based on Share Capital
| Nominal Share Capital | Applicable Fee |
|---|---|
| Less than 1,00,000 | Rs. 200 |
| 1,00,000 to 4,99,999 | Rs. 300 |
| 5,00,000 to 24,99,999 | Rs. 400 |
| 25,00,000 to 99,99,999 | Rs. 500 |
| 1,00,00,000 or more | Rs. 600 |
The fee structure within eForm GNL-1 depends on the form’s purpose and the company’s share capital. Should you require additional details or have any inquiries, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected].
