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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S.O. 2866(E) Central Government hereby appoints 7th September, 2016 as the date on which the provisions of section 124, sub-sections (1) to (4), (6) [with respect to the manner of administration of the Investor Education and Protection Fund] and (8) to (11) of section 125 of the said Act shall come into force.
These rules may be called Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Appointment of Chairperson and Members, holding of meetings and provision for offices and officers) Amendment Rules, 2016.
Any amount required to be credited by the companies to the Fund as provided under clause (a) to (n) of sub-section (2) of section 125 of the Act shall be remitted into the specified branches of Punjab National Bank,
Dividend: As per Section 2(35) of Companies Act, 2013 defines the term as including any interim dividend. Dividend is basically the share of profit distributed among shareholders. Ordinary meaning of dividend is a share of profits, whether at a fixed rate or otherwise, allocated to holders of shares in a company. Dividend can be paid on Equity or preference shares both.
Realizing the importance of proper cost record and control, section 148(1) provides that Central Government can direct that particulars relating to the utilization of material or labour or to other item of cost as may be prescribed shall also be included in the books of account kept by that class of Companies.
For compliance under section 135 i.e. Corporate Social Responsibility, from which Financial Year CSR Expenditure & Reporting Begins? The constitution of CSR Committee, preparation of CSR Policy, the spending of amount on CSR activities needs to be during the financial year 2014-15.
Subsection 3 of Section 129 of Companies act, 2013 read with rule 5 & 6 of Companies (Account) Rules, 2014 talks about consolidation of Financial Statement of Company: Companies which have to consolidate its Financial Statement: Where a Company have one or more subsidiary (ies). Where a Company have Associate Company (ies).
Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide General Circular No. 8/2016 dated 29.07.2016 made following Clarifications: ♣ Extension of last date of filing of following Forms related to Annual Returns and Financial Statements:
The Audit Committee’s role shall flow directly from the Board of Directors overview function on corporate governance; which holds the Management accountable to the Board and the Board, in turn, accountable to the shareholders. Acting as a catalyst in helping the organization achieve its objectives, the primary role of the Audit Committee is that of assisting the Board in overseeing the:-
Recently, MCA has come up with General Circular No. 08/2016 which although came on 31st August, 2016, but been dated 29th July, 2016, provides relief to all the stakeholders in filing of annual e-Forms by providing them extended time line without paying additional fees.
