Introduction A company, in the course of conduct of its business, enters into various transactions with different parties, including its related parties. Companies also carry on their activities through subsidiary companies and associate companies. Accordingly, related party relationships are a normal feature of business. Due to this relationship, related parties may enter into transactions that […]
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2021 with effect from 22nd January, 2021. Significant changes have been made to amend the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. The following amendments have been made: Rule 2-Definitions: New Definitions: “Administrative Overheads” means the expenses incurred by the company for ‘general […]
Every Company shall conduct its first board meeting within 30 days of the incorporation, thereafter a minimum of 4 Board Meetings shall be held every year with a gap between two consecutive meetings of not more than 120 days.
What is an Offence? The term ‘Offence’ is not defined under the Companies Act 2013 (the ‘Act’). Sec 3(38) of the General Clauses Act, 1897 ‘Offence’ means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force. Section 2(n) of the Criminal Procedure Code ‘Offence’ means any act or omission […]
Companies Act 2013 stipulates various compliances which every company incorporated under the provisions of the Act are required to adhered to. There are some compliances whose applicability depends on the type of Company, paid up capital, turnover etc. Below is given a gist of all such compliances. Annual Return Certification Sec 92 Format MGT 8 […]