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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– In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 396, 398, 399, 403 and section 404, read with sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules to amend the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014, namely:-
OPC provides a whole new bracket of opportunities for those who look forward to start their own ventures with a structure of organized business. OPC will give the young businessman all benefits of a private limited company which categorically means they will have access to credits, bank loans, limited liability, legal protection for business, access to market etc all in the name of a separate legal entity.
In continuation of General Circular No. 6 of 2014, I am directed to inform that w.e.f. 28th April 2014, 46 e-forms including 3 general e-forms will be available for filing by the stakeholders. The 3 General e-Forms will be used for filing 17 forms which are not available as e-forms as on date.
Anil Kumar Popli, FCS I would like to discuss some of the major changes which have major impact on corporate workings and corporate should be aware and take necessary action at the earliest and make policy with respect to restructuring of Board of Directors, acceptance of deposits, allotment of shares, alteration of objects and Memorandum/Articles […]
1. Removal of Auditor appointed u/s 139 – before expiry of his term Reasonable opportunity of being heard is to be provided to the concerned auditor Previous approval of the CG is required as per manner prescribed Special Resolution should be passed approving the above removal
I would like to once again inform you that your Council is in constant dialogue with the concerned authorities to alleviate the concerns of the profession emanating from the Rules under the Companies Act, 2013. The following is being sought in the interest of compliance and governance:
Overview of various sections for Auditor’s responsibility under Companies Act, 2013 and detailed analysis of Section 139. Certain Sections of Companies Act, 1956 which are now not in existence as per Companies Act, 2013 are as follows:
Companies Act, 2013 – Statement of Notification of Rules Particulars of Rules Effective date 1 Companies (Specification of definitions details) Rules, 2014 01/04/2014 2 Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 01/04/2014 3 Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 01/04/2014 4 Companies (Declaration and Payment of Dividend) Rules, 2014 01/04/2014 5 Companies (Audit and Auditors) […]
Finally, the long awaited moment has come for you to retire and your son, the Companies Act, 2013 to take charge of the affairs. Finally, the new Act will take your place in entirety as karta of the Corporate Gamut of the country. Everyone will get busy understanding his nature, his importance, his provisions and consequences of disobeying him.
List of Sections in Companies Act, 2013 (vis-a-vis Sections in Old Act) where the Articles of Association can override provisions of the Act or prescribe the limits / conditions in certain cases – in which a checklist can be made to decide which Articles from existing articles are required to be changed :
