The Companies Act is a legislation that governs the formation, functioning, and management of companies. Explore the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act.
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Article discusses about Scope of Reporting under Section 143(3) and 143(11) of the Companies Act, 2013 and in particular on the Existence, Adequacy and Effectiveness of Internal Financial Controls.
One thing which every shareholder across various companies would dream for is receipt of bonus shares. The word ‘bonus’ has a very positive connotation, implying something extra or some gains at no cost. Issue of bonus shares is the most popular way by which companies like to utilize their large accumulated reserves. Over the years of operation, most growing companies build significant accumulated profits and reserves by ploughing back profits. Sometimes, this accumulated surplus is well above company’s current and likely future operational needs.
The Tribunal shall consist of a President and such number of Judicial and Technical Members as may be required. The Principal Bench shall be located at New Delhi which shall be presided over by the President. The powers of the Tribunal shall be exercised by Benches (which shall be notified by the Central Government) consisting of two members, one being the Judicial Member and the other a Technical Member.
ICAI) has recently issued a Guidance Note on the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order (CARO), 2016. CARO, 2016 is in supersession of the CARO, 2015. The requirements of the Order are supplemental to the Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Guidance provides explanations and clarifications on the matters specified in the Order on which auditors are required to report.
“Foreign company” means any company or body corporate incorporated outside India which— a)has a place of business in India whether by itself or through an agent, physically or through electronic mode; and b)Conducts any business activity in India in any other manner.
The Board of a company may decide to undertake its CSR activities approved by the CSR committee, through a registered trust or a registered society or a company established under section 8 of the Act by the company, either singly or alongwith its holding or subsidiary or associate company, or alongwith any other company or holding or subsidiary or associate company of such other company, or otherwise: After providing effect to the amendment suggested by Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2015, in the Proviso in clause (i) of Rule 4 Sub Rule 2
If an Auditor of a company, in the course of the performance of his duties as auditor, has reason to believe that an offence involving fraud is being or has been committed against the company by officers or employees of the company, he shall immediately report the matter to the Central Government within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed (not later than 60 days)
The word ‘ultra’ means beyond and the word ‘vires’ means powers. In the case of a company whatever is not stated in the memorandum as the objects or powers is prohibited by the doctrine of ultra vires. As a result, an act which is ultra vires is void, and does not bind the company. Neither the company nor the contracting party can sue on it. The general rule is that an act which is ultra vires the company is incapable of ratification.
Under Companies Act, 2013, Private Placement shall be made only to such persons whose names are recorded by the company prior to the invitation to subscribe. Further, in case of private placements, the company shall not release any public advertisements or utilise any media, marketing or distribution channels or agents to inform the public at large about such an offer.
Analysis of Notifications dated 01.06.2016 related to Companies Act, 2013 in respect of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Which Come Into Force w.e.f. 01st June, 2016
