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...
Small Company definition further revised by increasing thresholds for paid-up capital from ‘not exceeding Rs 2 crores’ to ‘not exceeding Rs 4 crores’ and turnover from ‘not exceeding Rs 20 crores’ to ‘not exceeding Rs 40 crores’
Understanding the importance of a Company Secretary under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about the responsibilities and benefits of this crucial role.
Learn about the format of Memorandum of Association for section 8 company limited by shares. Understand the guidelines and requirements for incorporation.
Learn about the format of Article of Association for section 8 Companies limited by shares under the Companies Act, 2013.
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2022 Provided further that a company having any amount in its Unspent Corporate Social Responsibility Account as per sub-section (6) of section 135 shall constitute a CSR Committee and comply with the provisions contained in sub-sections (2) to (6) of the said section.
It seems that MCA frequently amending the definition of Small Company to provide many advantages to Corporates. This move of MCA is expected to lighten the compliance burden of about 400,000 companies in India.
Ensure compliance with Schedule III Additional Requirements using our comprehensive checklist and referencer. Ideal for Small & Medium Sized Companies, this audit tool covers the latest changes effective from 01.04.2021. Navigate through Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss disclosures, from rounding off figures to details on shareholding, current maturities of LT borrowings, ageing schedules, property holdings, and financial ratios. Simplify your financial reporting with our easy-to-follow checklist, aiding your company’s adherence to the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.
Explore the latest amendment to the definition of Small Company under Section 2(85) of The Companies Act, 2013, as per the MCAs Notification No. G.S.R. 700(E) dated 15th September 2022. Gain insights into key considerations, revised limits, and the impact on ease of doing business. Understand the exemptions provided to small companies, including aspects like cash flow statement preparation, CARO 2020 reporting, auditor rotation, and internal financial controls.
Companies Act, 2013 is a landmark legislation with a far reaching impact on all companies incorporated in India. The act is more outward looking and has been developed with a motive to keep in align with the international requirements. It is expected to set the tone for a more modern legislation which enables growth and prospects in the corporate sector in India.
Company Legislation in India started with the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1850 which was based on the England Corporate Law, 1844. The act provided for the incorporation of the Company without obtaining a Royal Charter or Sanction by a Special Act of Parliament.
