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 extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...
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...
Learn about private placement in companies, including its regulations, conditions, and compliance requirements. Understand the advantages and limitations of private placements for businesses and investors.
Understand the enforceability of circulars and notifications in relation to their publication in the official gazette. Explore the landmark cases of Harla v/s The state of Rajasthan and Gulf Goans Hotels Company Limited v/s Union of India for insights.
Learn about the role of a company secretary, their functions, duties, and the procedure for their appointment and removal. Understand the legal compliance and governance aspects of this key managerial position.
Learn about related party transactions, their definition, and significance in accordance with Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, and IND AS 24. Explore the meaning of related parties, their classification, and the requirements for disclosure and approval.
Many fintech startups in India have set up foreign holding companies (HoldCo) for attracting investment from offshore venture capital and private equity funds, taking advantage of favourable foreign regulatory regimes, better protection of intellectual property, easier access to capital and product markets and option of overseas listing.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced an extension in the due date for filing Form DPT-3, allowing companies to file without paying additional fees until July 31, 2023. Get the details and implications of this decision in the official circular, General Circular no. 06/2023.
Explore the legal status of promoters under the Companies Act, 2013, as they play a pivotal role in the conception, incorporation, and establishment of a business. Learn about the definition of promoters, their rights, and their fiduciary position in the company. Understand the legal implications, including the right to recover initial expenses, proportionate amounts from co-promoters, and remuneration. Delve into key legal aspects to ensure transparency and ethical conduct in the promotion of businesses.
Section 2(34) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines directors. A director is a person appointed to the board of a company. In case of a one person company, there shall be at least one director. Every public company shall have three directors and every private company shall have two directors appointed to it.
A recent MCA notification, numbered G.S.R 367(E) and dated 15th May 2023, has introduced a significant development in the Fast Track Merger process. It mandates a strict time limit of 60 days for concluding the fast-track merger application filed before the Central Government (Regional Director).
Critical study of laws related to winding up of a company under Companies Act, 2013, with a focus on the role of tribunals in this process.
