Extend functionality introduced in SPICE+ Part A w.e.f. 26th Jan 21



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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has launched a new 'extend' functionality within the SPICE+ Part A e-form, effective from 26th January 2021. This update aligns with Rule 9A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, enabling applicants to request an extension for their approved company name reservation. Different fee structures apply for extensions of 40 or 60 days.

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Sub: ‘Extend’ functionality introduced in SPICE+ Part A w.e.f. 26th January, 2021

This is to inform you that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced new “extend” functionality in e-form SPICE+ Part A with effect from 26th January 2021. This change has been brought in line with Rule 9A ‘Extension of reservation of name in certain cases' of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 which is inserted w.e.f. 26th January 2021

Accordingly, Applicants who are allowed name for company, may place the request for extension of name allowed, by using web service SPICe+ and the Registrar shall extend the period of a name reserved under rule 9 by upto:

(a) 40 days from the date of approval under rule 9: on payment of fees of Rs 1,000 made before the expiry of 20 days from the date of approval under rule 9;

SPICE  Part A: New  Extend  Functionality Launched

(b) 60 days from the date of approval under rule 9: on payment of fees of Rs 2,000 made before the expiry of 40 days referred to in clause (a) above;

(c) 60 days from the date of approval under rule 9: on payment of fees of Rs 3,000 made before the expiry of 20 days from the date of approval under rule 9

However, the Registrar shall have the power to cancel the reserved name in accordance with section 4(5) of the Act.
Announcement is available at the link- http://mca.gov.in/

An Announcement in respect of Rule 9A, has also been hosted on the ICAI website. Link for the same is - https://resource.cdn.icai.org/62578clcgc50615.pdf

Members may note the above.

Sincerely Yours,
Chairman and Vice Chairman
Corporate Laws & Corporate Governance Committee
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

FAQ :

A new 'extend' functionality has been introduced in the e-form SPICE+ Part A.

The 'extend' functionality was introduced with effect from 26th January 2021.

It allows applicants who have been approved for a company name to request an extension of that name reservation.

Extensions can be for 40 days with a Rs 1,000 fee (paid within 20 days of approval), or for 60 days with a Rs 2,000 fee (paid within 40 days of approval) or a Rs 3,000 fee (paid within 20 days of approval).

Yes, the Registrar has the power to cancel a reserved name in accordance with section 4(5) of the Act.




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