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...
An analysis of corporate governance in India, covering key reforms, regulatory bodies, and practical implementation issues. Learn about board composition and audits.
Understand the fast-track merger process under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013, covering requirements for small, start-up, and subsidiary companies, without NCLT approval.
NCLAT Delhi held that order deserved to be set aside since it is unreasoned order and further reasonable and sufficient opportunity not granted as envisaged in Rule 37 of NCLT Rules, 2016 and hence the same is in violation of principles of natural justice.
An overview of how to set up a Branch Office in India. Learn about the eligibility criteria, RBI approval process, and ongoing compliance requirements for foreign companies.
An overview of how to set up a Liaison Office in India. Learn about the eligibility criteria, RBI approval process, and ongoing compliance requirements for foreign companies.
A guide to setting up a Project Office in India. Learn about the eligibility criteria, the RBI approval process, and ongoing compliance requirements for foreign companies.
The ROC has imposed penalties on Oriental Matchem Ltd. and its directors for violating the Companies Act by failing to file the half-yearly Form PAS-6 in time.
A guide for foreign companies on setting up a business in India. This summary covers choosing a business structure, key registrations, and compliance with RBI and FEMA guidelines.
An overview of mandatory annual corporate filings in India, including forms for directors, financial statements, and returns for deposits, MSME payments, and foreign assets.
This case study examines if the ROC can prosecute a company for filing defaults under the Companies Act if the company rectifies the issue within 30 days of receiving a notice.
