MCA Form Guide
IEPF-5 — IEPF — Claim of Shares and Unpaid Dividend
Quick answer: Filed by shareholders or heirs to claim shares and unclaimed dividends that have been transferred to IEPF. The nodal officer of the company verifies the claim. No deadline — claimant can file anytime after transfer to IEPF. Not penalty-driven. Claims that are incomplete or incorrectly documented will be rejected by the IEPF authority.
Quick answer
This filing is tied to a defined statutory trigger. The safest approach is to confirm the trigger first, then assemble the evidence before you log into the portal. Shareholders (or their heirs / successors) whose shares and unclaimed dividends have been transferred to IEPF and who wish to reclaim them. For most founders, the fastest way to stay compliant is to map the filing trigger, gather the documents once, and then submit with the correct digital sign-off.
Who must file
Shareholders (or their heirs / successors) whose shares and unclaimed dividends have been transferred to IEPF and who wish to reclaim them.
When to file
No deadline — claimant can file anytime after transfer to IEPF.
Penalty note
Not penalty-driven. Claims that are incomplete or incorrectly documented will be rejected by the IEPF authority.
Filing portal
MCA portal at the official government filing system.
Evidence checklist
The exact record set depends on the filing event, but the portal submission usually needs clear source documentation.
How to file
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Confirm whether IEPF-5 is the correct filing for the event you are handling and that it matches the compliance filing trigger.
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Collect the supporting records that match IEPF-5: The exact record set depends on the filing event, but the portal submission usually needs clear source documentation.
- 3
Prepare the form in the MCA portal, validate the entries against the company records, and make any final corrections before signing.
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Upload the signed form, pay the applicable fee, and save the SRN and acknowledgement for audit tracking.
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Store the filing evidence with your statutory records so the next cycle is faster and easier to review.
What this form is used for
Filed by shareholders or heirs to claim shares and unclaimed dividends that have been transferred to IEPF. The nodal officer of the company verifies the claim. This filing is tied to a defined statutory trigger. The safest approach is to confirm the trigger first, then assemble the evidence before you log into the portal. The purpose is usually either annual disclosure, a one-off event filing, or a statutory update tied to corporate records or regulatory reporting.
FAQ and compliance context
Who usually files IEPF-5?
Shareholders (or their heirs / successors) whose shares and unclaimed dividends have been transferred to IEPF and who wish to reclaim them.
What is the deadline for IEPF-5?
No deadline — claimant can file anytime after transfer to IEPF.
What happens if IEPF-5 is filed late?
Not penalty-driven. Claims that are incomplete or incorrectly documented will be rejected by the IEPF authority.
Can the filing be tracked after submission?
Yes. Keep the SRN, acknowledgement, and final uploaded PDF in your records for audit and ROC follow-up.
Is IEPF-5 a one-time or recurring filing?
This is a one-time filing tied to a specific corporate event. Once the event has occurred and the form is filed, it does not need to be refiled each year.
Which law or rule requires IEPF-5?
Section 125(3)(a), Companies Act 2013; Rule 7, IEPF Rules 2016
Why this one matters
Use this guide as a starting point, then map the filing to the exact company event so you do not file the wrong form.
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