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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Directors Imprisoned/penalized under Companies Act, 1956 Penalty on Directors of Companies Press Release dated 24-07-2015 Information pertaining to imprisonment/penalization of directors of companies having turnover of more than Rs 50 crore annually, in the year 2014-15 is as under:
As we all are in urge of finalization and procedural requirements related to the various compliances under the Companies Act, 2013. Most of the important matters are related to the Board of Directors which they need to follow as per Companies Act 2013, for the purpose of the same following reference checklist will benefit to one and all.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs {MCA} vide its Circular no. 17/2011 dated 21-4-2011 and no. 18/2011 dated 29.4.2011 had given clarifications regarding sending copies of Balance Sheets and Auditors Report etc { documents} to the members of a company under section 219 of the Companies Act 1956 {erstwhile} through electronic mode.
Krishna, it is said that there is drastic change in the provision of calculation of depreciation according to New Companies Act 2013. So many Company Taxpayers are facing issues in calculating Depreciation. Please explain about the change and how it will affect and other information regarding depreciation?
Government Extends Date for Suggestions and Comments to Make Recommendations on Issues Arising from the Implementation of the Companies Act, 2013 to 31st July, 2015 The Companies Law Committee set up by the Government to make recommendations on issues arising from the implementation of the Companies Act, 2013 had invited suggestions and comments from stakeholders […]
General Circular No. 11/2015 It is clarified that a company holding a general meeting after giving a shorter notice as provided under section 101 of the Act may also circulate financial statements (to be laid/considered in the same general meeting) at such shorter notice.
Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 ( as enforced and amended) provides that every company shall prepare a return (hereinafter called as Annual return) in the prescribed form containing particulars as they stood at the end of financial year. Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 provides that an Extract of the Annual Return in such form as may be prescribed shall be part of Board’s Report.
A. FREQUENCY OF GENERAL MEETING: Every Company in each Calendar Year, hold a General Meeting called the Annual General Meeting. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Board shall every year convene meeting of members called Annual General Meeting. Annual General Meeting specifically called to transact Special Business.
BACKGROUND: The drafting and maintenance of minutes of meetings has traditionally and for long been core functions of the Company Secretary. Justifiably so, for, the Company Secretary doesn’t merely writes minutes, he writes history- the history of the company, the history of the corporate sector and in a vicarious manner, of the economy and the […]
The Companies Act, 2013 widened the scope of related party transaction. Companies Act, 1956 covered only purchase or sale of goods or supply of services and subscription of any shares or debentures of the company under the related party transaction. However, Companies Act, 2013 has brought immovable properties and leasing of property also under the ambit of related party transaction.
