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 about CARO, 2020 guidelines for reporting loans, guarantees, security, and investments by companies to ensure compliance and...
Company Law : Ensure compliance with updated Reporting on Audit Trail under Rule 11(g) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 for 202...
Company Law : Explore various threshold limits under the Companies Act, 2013, with detailed compliance requirements for listed, public, and priv...
Company Law : Understand the latest changes in DIR-3 KYC, including rules for updating email IDs and mobile numbers, fees, and filing details. L...
Company Law : Understand the nuances of signing board reports and financial statements under Companies Act and SEBI (LODR). Learn who must sign ...
Company Law : Discover the challenges faced by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India in filing Form DPT-3 for FY 2023-24. Learn about te...
Company Law : Explore the challenges faced by newly incorporated companies regarding mandatory ESI and EPF registrations in India, with proposed...
CA, CS, CMA : ICMAI issues advisory for members regarding Annexures in Cost Audit Reports & timely submission. Ensure compliance for statutory r...
Company Law : Delve into the NFRA order controversy with detailed analysis on penalty imposition, opinion disparities, and key issues. Gain insi...
Company Law : Explore the issues and challenges in processing MCA forms at CPC. Learn about the proposed solutions for timely approval and the i...
CA, CS, CMA : Read the full NCLT judgment/order on Union of India Vs CA. Ramaiah Nataraja. Bengaluru CA barred from statutory auditor role for c...
Company Law : Explore the Calcutta High Court's decision in Uphealth Holdings, INC. Vs Dr. Syed Sabahat Azim & Ors. regarding the applicability ...
Company Law : Explore the implications of issuing duplicate debenture certificates under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about legal remedies, as...
Company Law : Read the NCLT judgment approving the demerger scheme between Raymond Limited and Raymond Lifestyle Limited. Detailed analysis and ...
Company Law : Full text of the NCLT Mumbai judgment in Ajay Tajpuriya vs Goel Ganga Infrastructure case. Detailed analysis of the order concerni...
Company Law : General Circular No- 07/2024: Forms IEPF-3 merges with IEPF-4 and IEPF-7 with IEPF-1 in MCA Version 3. Simplifying compliance for ...
Company Law : Circular No. 06/2024 MCA has waived the additional fee for filing various IEPF e-forms (IEPF-1, IEPF-1A, IEPF-2, IEPF-4) and e-ver...
Company Law : IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2024: Streamlining online transfers and updated forms. Re...
Company Law : Check out the latest Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules 2024 issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, omitting word Nidhi f...
Company Law : Multiple Updates of Mobile Number or Email Address in DIN Allowed by MCA by submitting e‑form DIR‑3 KYC on payment of fees of ...
Number of Directors Requirement in different companies: As per section 2(10) “Board of Directors” or “Board”, in relation to a company, means the collective body of the Directors of the company; As per section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 every company shall have a minimum number of: 3 directors in the case of a […]
In this article, we will have insight over the applicable provisions of certain most common sections (yet vital) of the Companies Act 2013, which we come through day in and day out during Audit and Assurance assignments. CARO 2020 CARO 2020 is applicable to all companies including foreign companies w.e.f 1st April 2021. Following are […]
Ministry of the Corporate Affairs vide notification dated January 22, 20219 inserted the Explanation under rule 16 of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. This clarified that every company other than the Government Company required to file form DPT-3 on an annual basis for those transactions which are not considered as deposits i.e. for […]
As per Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013, any Change in the Registered Office of the Company, shall be reported to Ministry of Corporate Affairs, further many companies due to various reasons tend to change their Registered Office of the company. A. PROCESS OF SHIFTING OF REGISTERED OFFICE WITHIN LOCAL LIMITS OF THE CITY. […]
Exemption from Chapter XXII: Companies Incorporated Outside India Central Government hereby exempts (a) foreign companies; (b) companies incorporated or to be incorporated outside India, whether the company has or has not established, or when formed may or may not establish, a place of business in India,, from the provisions of sections 387 to 392 (both […]
MCA notifies Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Amendment Rules, 2021 vide Notification No. G.S.R. 538(E) dated 5th August, 2021. In Rule 2(1)(c) of the Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 2014, the following explanation is inserted: “Explanation– For the purposes of this clause, electronic based offering of securities, subscription thereof or listing of securities in the […]
Wlectronic based offering of securities, subscription thereof or listing of securities in the International Financial Services Centres set up under section 18 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005) shall not be construed as ‘electronic mode’ for the purpose of clause (42) of section 2 of the Act.
Amendment of CSR Policy and Formulation of CSR Annual Action Plan under Companies Act, 2013 The concept of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) was introduced under the Companies Act, 2013 with the enforcement of Section 135 under the Act. Companies have certain responsibilities towards the stakeholders including the society in which it operates. Thus, the companies […]
There is no definition of the term ‘Shell Company’ in the Companies Act. It normally refers to a company without active business operation or significant assets, which in some cases are used for illegal purpose such as tax evasion, money laundering, obscuring ownership, benami properties etc. This was stated by Union Minister of State for […]
HC set aside disqualification of the directors of the defaulting Company and provided an opportunity to the disqualified directors of the struck off Company under Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (Scheme) to be appointed as directors of other/new companies, provided the directors have gone a substantial period of their disqualification.
