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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Overview of dealing sections, provisions & rules – Chapter V of Companies Act, 2013, Section 73 to 76 of Companies Act, 2013, Companies ( Acceptance of Deposits ) Rule, 2014, Companies ( Acceptance of Deposits ) Amendment Rule, 2015, MCA general circular No. 09/2015
During these days most of the professionals in our stream remains engaged with statutory audits. A part of statutory audit includes due verification of compliance under various laws. With the introduction of the Companies Act, 2013, numerous compliances are made applicable on Companies on the basis of quantum of their paid up share capital, turnover, amount of deposits, loan from financial institutions etc.
Carrying on business activities entails many issues one of which is parties entering into various contracts which lay down the terms and conditions. Although, generally, efforts are made for unhindered implementation of the contracts, it may so happen that, in their performance, disputes could arise which the existing stipulations could not have taken into account.
Companies (i.e Public and Private) are required to file various resolutions and agreement in e-form MGT-14 with RoC under the Companies Act 2013. Provisions are as under:- Section 117(Resolutions & Agreement to be file) of the Act; Section 179(3) (Powers of the Board) read with rule 8 of the Act and Under various other Sections and Rules of the Act.
Nidhi Companies in India were created for cultivating the habit of small savings targeted at the lower and middle class. Its investment structure consists of realigning funds within a growing group of members who benefit from returns at fixed durations.
An auditor appointed under section 139 of Companies Act 2013, can resign after his or her appointment. When an auditor ceases to hold office after resignation as company auditor, the auditor is obliged under section 140 of companies act 2013 read with rule 8 of the companies (audit and auditors) rules, 2014 to notify registrar of companies or ROC within 30 days from the date of resignation by Fling a statement in the prescribed form ADT3.
Through this write up an attempt has been made to share the basic procedure for conversion of Private Company into Public Company under Companies Act, 2013. Through this write up we’ll also discuss the relevant provisions for this conversion under Companies Act, 1956 so that we can figure out the difference between new act and old act.
Differences between Public Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Private Limited Company and One Person Company [OPC]
Following the amendments to Companies Act, 2013- to increase the ease of doing business, it has become imperative to analyse and ascertain the changes brought with respect to holding-subsidiary transactions under Companies Act, 2013. Several major changes have been brought to the Companies Act, 2013 by the COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2015. Two of the major changes impacting the holding-subsidiary transactions are as follows:
Earlier, the depreciation on fixed assets of companies are regulated by Schedule XIV of Companies Act, 1956 along with Accounting Standard 6 and guidelines issued by ICAI. The positions has been changed from Financial Year 2014-15, which has created curiosities in various professional. The ICAI has issued guidance for clarification of various provisions of Schedule II.
