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Published on: Aug 12, 2026

Mca Processing Time for Various Requests

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has published various timelines for processing of different types of applications pending with the MCA. In this article, we provide the respective work flow and the time prescribed.

Availability of names for new company Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 2 Working Days. Maximum time taken to communicate approval by the concerned ROC on receipt of the application is  2 Working Days. Check company name availability here.  Incorporation of a Company Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 2 Working Days Maximum time taken to communicate approval and issue of certificate of Incorporation by the concerned ROC on receipt of the application is  2 Working Days Registration of unregistered Companies Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 2 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue of certificate of Registration by the concerned ROC on receipt of approval is 2 Working Days. Registration of a place of Business in India by a company incorporated outside India Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is  2 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue of certificate by the concerned ROC on receipt of approval is 1 Working Day. Change of name of the Company Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the 7 date of receipt of the application is 3 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue of certificate by the concerned ROC on receipt of approval is  3 Working Days. Registration for change of Objects of the Company Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is  3 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue of certificate by the concerned ROC on receipt of approval is  2 Working Days. Conversion of Private Company to Public company Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 3 Working Days Maximum time taken to issue of certificate by the concerned ROC on receipt of approval is 3 Working Days. Conversion of unlimited company into limited company Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 3 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue of certificate by the concerned ROC on receipt of approval is 3 Working Days. Registration of a Prospectus before issue of IPO or FPO Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is  2 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue acknowledgement by the concerned ROC from the date of receipt of the application is 1 working Day. Registration of Charge Creation/ modification/ satisfaction Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 3 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue of certificate by the concerned ROC on receipt of approval is 2 Working Days. Know more about Charge Filing. Condonation of delay in filing of charge creation/modification/ satisfaction Maximum time to inform deficiencies and take up queries and clarification on the application from the date of receipt of the application is  20 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue of order granting condonation by the concerned Regional Director on receipt of approval is 10 Working Days. Application for extension of time to hold AGM Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 5 Working Days. Maximum time taken to communicate approval by the concerned ROC on receipt of approval is 2 Working Days. Registration of Court or NCLT or RD order Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 2 Working Days. Maximum time taken for granting of license to the applicant on receipt of duly completed application form with required documents is 2 Working Days. Issuance of certified copies of documents of a company Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 4 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue certified copy of the document on receipt of duly completed application form with required documents is 3 Working Days. Issuance of Director Identification Number (DIN) Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 1 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue approval letter granting DIN on receipt of duly completed application form with required documents is 1 Working Days. Change in DIN Particulars Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 1 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue letter for changing DIN on receipt of duly completed application form with required documents. Is 1 Working Days. Conversion of company to LLP Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 2 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue certificate of conversion on receipt of duly completed application form with required documents is 3 Working Days. Shifting of registered office of the company from one State to another Maximum time to inform deficiencies and take up queries and clarification on the application from the date of receipt of the application is 45 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue order confirming the change of Registered Office of a Company on receipt of duly completed application form with required documents is 15 Working Day. More about Registered Office Change. Shifting of registered office of the company from one RoC to another RoC within the State Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application 45 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue order confirming the change of Registered Office of a Company on receipt of duly completed application form with required documents is 15 Working Days. Grant of license under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 5 Working Days. Maximum time taken for granting of license to the applicant on receipt of duly completed application form with required documents is 2 Working Days. Register a Section 8 Company. Appointment or Reappointment and payment of remuneration to or payment of increased remuneration to or waiver of recovery of excess remuneration paid to Managing Director/ WholeTime Director/Manager/ Chief Executive Officer Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 15 Working Days. Maximum time taken for communicating approval on receipt of application completed in all respect is  30 Working Days. Investor Grievance Redressal /CPGRAMS Maximum time taken to dispose of from the date of receipt of grievance is 60 Working Days. Other Grievances/ Complaints related to MCA- 21 Maximum time taken to dispose of from the date of receipt of grievance is 30 Working Days. Application for seeking status of Company as dormant under Section 455 Maximum time to inform deficiencies from date of receipt of the form is 3 Working Days. Maximum time to communicate approval or intimation about the form having been taken on record is 2 Working Days. Application for seeking status of Company as active under Section 455 Maximum time to inform deficiencies from date of receipt of the form is 3 Working Days. Maximum time to communicate approval or intimation about the form having been taken on record is  2 Working Days. Registration of intimation about appointment of Receiver/Manager [Section 84(1)] Maximum time to inform deficiencies from date of receipt of the form is 3 Working Days. Maximum time to communicate approval or intimation about the form having been taken on record is 2 Working Days. Condonation of delay u/s 460 Maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application from the date of receipt of the application is 15 Working Days. Maximum time taken to issue of approval by CG is 30 Working Days.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCA Processing Time.

The maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application for checking the availability of a new company name is 2 working days from the date of receipt. Additionally, the maximum time to communicate approval by the concerned Registrar of Companies (RoC) is also 2 working days upon receipt of the application.
The maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application for incorporation of a new company is 2 working days from the date of receipt. Once the application is complete, the maximum time taken to communicate approval and issue the certificate of incorporation by the concerned RoC is 2 working days.
The maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application for registering an unregistered company is 2 working days from the date of receipt. Upon approval, the maximum time taken to issue the certificate of registration by the concerned RoC is 2 working days.
The maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application for registering a foreign company's place of business in India is 2 working days from the date of receipt. Once approved, the maximum time taken to issue the certificate by the concerned RoC is 1 working day.
The maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application for changing a company's name is 3 working days from the date of receipt. Upon approval, the maximum time taken to issue the certificate by the concerned RoC is 3 working days.
The maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application for registering a change in a company's objects is 3 working days from the date of receipt. Once approved, the maximum time taken to issue the certificate by the concerned RoC is 2 working days.
The maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application for converting a private company to a public company is 3 working days from the date of receipt. Upon approval, the maximum time taken to issue the certificate by the concerned RoC is 3 working days.
The maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application for registering a prospectus before an IPO or FPO is 2 working days from the date of receipt. Additionally, the maximum time taken to issue an acknowledgment by the concerned RoC is 1 working day from the date of receipt.
The maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application for registering a charge creation, modification, or satisfaction is 3 working days from the date of receipt. Once approved, the maximum time taken to issue the certificate by the concerned RoC is 2 working days.
The maximum time to inform deficiencies in the application for obtaining a Director Identification Number (DIN) is 1 working day from the date of receipt. Upon submitting a complete application, the maximum time taken to issue the approval letter granting the DIN is 1 working day.