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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Any application or form filed with the Central Government or Regional Director or Registrar (hereinafter referred to as `the authority’) prior to the commencement of these rules but not disposed of by such authority for want of any information or document shall, on its submission, to the satisfaction of the authority, be disposed of in accordance with the rules made under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956)
The principal rules were published in the gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 238(E), dated the 31st March, 2014.
A company may, subject to the passing of a resolution in general meeting and subject to Companies (Acceptance of Deposit)rules,2014 in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, accept deposits from its members on such terms and conditions, including the provision of security, if any, or for the repayment of such deposits with interest, as may be agreed upon between the company and its members.
Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 makes it mandatory for every listed company and every public company having paid-up share capital of not less than Rupees one hundred crore or turnover of Rupees three hundred crore or more to appoint […]
The introduction of OPC in the legal system is a move that would encourage corporatization of micro businesses and entrepreneurship with a simpler legal regime so that the small entrepreneur is not compelled to devote considerable time, energy and resources on complex legal compliances.
Pursuant to Section 2 (31) deposit includes any receipt of money by way of deposit or loan or in any other form by a Company, but does not include such categories of amount as may be prescribed in Rule 2(c). Further the definition of Deposit must be read with Rule 2(c) of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Let me now turn your attention to the role of independent directors in a company, an issue that has become increasingly important after the Enron and the Satyam scandals. Earlier Clause 49 of the listing agreement mandates appointment of independent directors on Board of listed Companies.
CS Divesh Goyal ♣ MEANING OF PRIVATE COMPANY As per Section 2(68) “Private Company” means a company having a minimum paid-up share capital of ONE LAKH rupees or such higher paid-up share capital as may be prescribed, and which by its articles,— (i) Restricts the right to Transfer its Shares; (ii) Limits the Number […]
CS Divesh Goyal Section (1)(c) read with Sec-42 of Companies Act 2013 1. Check Provision in Article regarding Private Placement 2. Call Board Meeting: • To Prepare Offer Letter • Make Proposal for Private Placement • Prepare list of persons to whom option will be given • Call EGM 3. Call EGM: • Pass SR- […]
CS Divesh Goyal 1. To register a company, you need to first apply for a Director Identification Number (DIN) which can be obtained by filing e-Form for acquiring the DIN. Form DIR 3. 2. Acquire or register for DSC and register yourself as a user in the relevant user category, such as registered and business […]
