May 6, 2019

Microfinance Company

Microfinance Company Registration

Documents Required

  • Certified copy of up-to-date Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.
  • Certified copy of up-to-date Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.
  • Banker’s Report in a sealed envelope.
  • Auditors report about receipt of minimum net owned fund.
  • A certificate of Chartered Accountant regarding details of group/associate/subsidiary/holding companies along with details of investments in other NBFCs as shown in the Performa Balance Sheet.

Procedure for NBFC-MFI Registration

1. Company Registration

The first step is to form a new Public Limited Company under the Companies Act.

2. Minimum Net Owned Fund

NOF should be Rs. 500 Lac After the incorporation of a new Company in the form of Equity share capital. The Capital to be raised after incorporation of a company here should be Equity Share Capital and not Preference Share Capital.

3. The Opening of a Bank Accountant

The amount which is received post incorporation of the company shall be deposited in a bank account as Fixed Deposit and its must be free from all aliens.

4. Application to RBI

Application to RBI for Business Operations.

5. RBI

RBI will conduct due diligence and will issue certificate of commencement of business.

 

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FeaturesNBFC-MFI

 

 

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Initial capitalMin. Rs. 5 CroreMin. Rs. 10 Lakh

 

 

Min. Rs. 2 Crore
Members7/27 at the time of registration and after registration min 200.7/2
Recommended forPoor and lower income group.Member based Mutual benefit societyCommercial Banking Business
Governing LawsRBI Act. 1934Companies Act. 2013RBI Act. 1934
Directors3/233/2
OperationsPAN IndiaPAN IndiaPAN India
Credibility10/108/1010/10
Loan LimitMax. Rs. 50,00000
Registration timeMax. 180 Working daysMax. 20 Working daysMax. 90 Working days
PopularityHighlowerHigh
Registering AuthorityROC & RBIRegistrar of CompaniesROC & RBI