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.
Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...
CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...
Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...
Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...
Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...
Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...
Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...
Company Law : Provisional list of audit firms of listed companies yet to file NFRA-2 for 2023-24. Filing deadline was 30.11.2025; fines apply fo...
Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...
Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...
Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...
Company Law : NCLT Mumbai compounded the offence for failure to hold the AGM within the time prescribed under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2...
Company Law : The NCLT Ahmedabad refused to condone a 4,215-day delay in filing an appeal for restoration of a struck-off company. The Tribunal ...
Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...
Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...
Filing requirements are based on company status as on 31 March 2025, not the revised definition taking effect later. Companies crossing ₹4 crore capital or ₹40 crore turnover must file MGT-7.
Companies falling under revised small company thresholds can choose whether to maintain dematerialization compliance. Non-filing of PAS-6 is legally acceptable.
After the revised Small Company definition takes effect, private companies that fall under the new limits are no longer bound by Rule 9B. Their ISIN becomes optional, and PAS-6 filing is not required.
A clear overview of the legal and procedural requirements for transferring shares between non-residents. Explains valuation, documentation, approvals, and statutory updates.
Explains the strict consequences for failing to meet CSR spending and transfer obligations under Section 135. Highlights how penalties are imposed and the key compliance takeaway for companies.
Explains how Section 113 permits companies to authorize individuals to attend and vote at meetings through board resolutions. Key takeaway: corporate bodies participate legally only through formally appointed representatives.
A complete overview of the statutory process for raising capital through a rights issue, including offer preparation, allotment, filings, and timelines.
Section 135 mandates companies above certain thresholds to spend 2% of profits on social initiatives, establish CSR committees, and disclose activities in annual reports for transparency and accountability.
A company and its directors were penalized under Section 450 for distributing an excess interim dividend due to miscalculated tax provisions, highlighting the need for accurate financial reporting.
The Bill proposes reducing net worth, turnover, and profit limits for mandatory CSR. This would bring a larger number of medium-sized companies within the CSR framework.
