Microfinance Company Register
The first step in MFI (Microfinance Institution) registration is to incorporate a company either as Private Limited Company or Public Limited Company according to Companies Act, 2013. At first, the company can be incorporated with the capital of Rs. 1,00,000.
The next step is to raise authorized and paid up share capital up to Rs. 5 Crore or Rs. 2 Crore as the condition may be. It must be raised in the type of equity Share Capital and not Preference Share Capital.
After registration of the company, the amount obtained shall be deposited in a bank account in the form of Fixed Deposit. After this, a certificate of no lien shall be acquired from the bank. This certificate shall be attached with an application that will be submitted with the RBI.
The next step is to get all the certified copies and submit it with the RBI for performing business Operations. Following are needed to be submitted :
Copy of an extract of the main object clause in MOA
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation
Bankers Certificate of no lien in relation to Net Owned Fund
Copy of fixed deposit receipt Bankers Report
An online application will be filed with the RBI for Microfinance Company Registration. After filing of an application, the company will obtain Company Application Reference Number.
Once an online application is filed, a hard copy of the application with the required documents will be submitted with the regional office of the Reserve Bank of India. On obtaining the application, RBI will carry out due diligence and after satisfaction, RBI will give a certificate of commencement of business.
Necessary Documents for MFI Registration in India :