BEN Forms Filing (Significant Beneficial Ownership Compliance)

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BEN Forms (Significant Beneficial Ownership – SBO Compliance).

This is a mandatory disclosure compliance under the Companies Act, 2013, where companies must identify and report individuals holding significant beneficial ownership (SBO).

Why It Matters

The Companies Act, 2013 (Section 90) mandates all companies to identify and declare their Significant Beneficial Owners (SBOs) — individuals who hold 25% or more beneficial interest in the company (directly or indirectly).

The compliance is filed through BEN forms:

  • BEN-1 ? Declaration by Significant Beneficial Owner to the company
  • BEN-2 ? Company's return of SBOs to ROC
  • BEN-3 ? Register of SBOs maintained by the company
  • BEN-4 ? Notice by company to suspected SBOs

Non-compliance consequences:

  • Heavy penalties on company & every officer in default
  • Continuous penalties for failure to report SBOs
  • Regulatory action for non-disclosure of beneficial ownership

Our Services

  • SBO Identification - Assess shareholding & voting rights to identify SBOs
  • Drafting & Collection of BEN-1 - Assist SBOs in filing declaration with company
  • Preparation & Filing of BEN-2 - File return of SBOs with ROC
  • Maintaining BEN-3 Register - Statutory register for SBOs as per Companies Act
  • Issuance of BEN-4 Notices - Draft & serve notices to suspected SBOs
  • End-to-End Compliance - Advisory + drafting + filing + ROC approvals
  • Why Choose FinnovateAI?

  • CA & CS-Led Team - Expertise in corporate ownership & ROC compliance
  • End-to-End Execution - From identifying SBOs ? drafting ? filing ? register maintenance
  • Regulatory Assurance - Ensure full compliance with Section 90 of Companies Act, 2013
  • Confidential & Accurate - Sensitive ownership information handled with care
  • Penalty Avoidance - Timely filings to avoid heavy fines and legal exposure
  • Our Process

  • Ownership Analysis - Review shareholding, rights & indirect holdings
  • SBO Identification - Determine individuals qualifying as SBOs
  • Collect Declarations - Draft & assist in obtaining BEN-1 from SBOs
  • ROC Filing (BEN-2) - File company's return of SBOs with MCA
  • Register Maintenance - Update & maintain BEN-3 at the registered office
  • Ongoing Support - Issue BEN-4 notices and update ROC filings as changes occur
  • Who Needs It?

  • Private & Public Companies with complex shareholding patterns
  • Startups with foreign or layered investors
  • Family-owned businesses with beneficial ownership structures
  • Investor-backed companies needing transparent disclosures for compliance
  • MNC subsidiaries with cross-border shareholding
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