Fast Track Merger
Fast Track Merger
A Fast Track Merger (FTM) is a simplified merger route available to certain companies. It avoids NCLT proceedings and cuts down time, paperwork, and cost. The merger moves through approvals of the Board, shareholders, creditors, and the Regional Director instead of the NCLT. For group companies or small companies, this route makes restructuring much quicker and smoother.
We manage the entire Fast Track Merger process so your restructuring happens efficiently and fully compliant with the Companies Act.
What we do
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Review eligibility for the Fast Track route
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Draft the Scheme of Merger
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Prepare board, shareholder, and creditor approvals
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Coordinate valuation and obtain required reports
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File notices and forms with ROC and Regional Director
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Handle objections, clarifications, and representations
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Complete post-merger filings and statutory updates
Why this matters
Choosing the Fast Track route saves months compared to NCLT-based mergers. But each step must still be documented perfectly or the scheme can be rejected. Clean compliance ensures quick approval and smooth integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a Fast Track Merger?
It’s a simplified merger process available to:
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Small companies
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Holding company and its wholly-owned subsidiary
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Certain classes of companies notified by MCA
This route skips NCLT and goes through the Regional Director.
2. What are the main advantages?
Faster approval, lower cost, fewer hearings, and simpler documentation.
3. What documents are required?
Scheme of merger, valuation report (if needed), declarations of solvency, board and shareholder resolutions, creditor approval, and ROC filings.
Usually 2–4 months, compared to 6–12 months for NCLT mergers.
5. When is valuation mandatory?
If shares are being exchanged or consideration is involved. In group mergers, valuation may be simpler.