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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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Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

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...

July 8, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55083 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3456 Views 0 comment Print

Does Appointing a CFO Trigger Section 203 for Private Companies?

Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...

June 30, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1797 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1062 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9417 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1461 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional List of 1314 Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2024-2025

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...

May 10, 2026 5283 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

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...

June 25, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

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 ...

June 24, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 1353 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

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...

June 19, 2026 16191 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

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...

June 16, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print


Tagging of Fixed assets

September 16, 2022 10005 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the importance of asset tagging for businesses in tracking and managing fixed assets. Learn about different types of asset tags, such as barcodes, QR codes, RFID tags, GPS trackers, and NFC tags, and how they contribute to theft prevention, maintenance schedules, and real-time tracking. Find out the significance of data gathered in a digitized asset register, including location, users, purchase history, maintenance schedules, and depreciation value. Ensure a comprehensive tagging process for a holistic view of owned assets with data cleaning, uploading, initial tagging, and updating of Fixed Asset Registers (FAR).

ICSI Request for exemption from delayed filing fee for Charge related forms

September 16, 2022 6921 Views 2 comments Print

Keeping in view the technical difficulties faced by  stakeholders, ICSI request MCA to consider granting exemption from delayed filing fee for these 5 charge related forms, i.e., Form CHG-1, CHG-4, CHG-6, CHG-8 & CHG-9 till October 15, 2022.

Company IPO – Hiring of Investment Bank

September 16, 2022 3993 Views 0 comment Print

Once a company ensures compliance as mentioned in my previous article ‘Company IPO and Challenges’ with all requirements, the company should prepare for the launch of its IPO. First step to the Launch of Company IPO is the hiring of an investment bank

Obligation to Indicate Director Identification Number (DIN)

September 16, 2022 10164 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the obligation to mention Director Identification Number (DIN) in returns as per Section 158 of the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about the recent penalty imposed on M/s. Premier Solution Private Limited for non-compliance. Take immediate actions to ensure DIN is correctly indicated in all filings with ROC, NCLT, and other authorities to avoid penalties. Disclaimer: This article provides general guidance and should not be considered specific professional advice. For personalized assistance, consult with Affluence Advisory Private Limited.

Revised Form DPT-3 for exempted deposits

September 16, 2022 50139 Views 1 comment Print

The revised part of Form DPT-3 mainly deals with Deposit accepted from Public. One significant change in respect of exempted deposits has also been made in the Form.

Revision of limits of paid up capital and turnover for small company status

September 16, 2022 4398 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated with the latest MCA Notification (No. G.S.R. 700(E) dated 15th September, 2022) revising the limits of paid-up capital and turnover for small company status. The new limits are set at ₹4 crore for paid-up capital and ₹40 crore for turnover. Note that these changes are effective immediately from 15th September 2022, but the previous limits apply for annual filing related to F.Y. 2021-22.

MCA amends definition of Small Company w.e.f. 15.09.2022

September 15, 2022 177972 Views 2 comments Print

MCA notifies Companies (Specification of definition details) Amendment Rules, 2022 amending the definition of small company w.e.f. 15.09.2022 the limit of paid up capital and turnover for the small company has been increased to Rs. Four crore (Earlier 2 Crs.)  and Rs. Forty crore (Earlier 20 Crs.) respectively. New small company limit: Paid up Capital […]

Extension of Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022

September 14, 2022 135456 Views 3 comments Print

Discover the crucial details on the extension of Annual General Meetings (AGMs) for the financial year 2021-22. Learn about the provisions of Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013, the MCA Clarification on AGM 2022, and the procedure for seeking an extension.

NCLAT judgement on Key Managerial Personals (KMPs)

September 14, 2022 7680 Views 0 comment Print

Section 203 of Companies Act, 2013 states that every listed company and every other public company having a paid-up share capital of ten crore rupees shall have the CFO as whole-time key managerial personnel.

CA Banned for 3 years by NFRA and imposes penalty for lapses in Audit

September 13, 2022 80655 Views 0 comment Print

The primary function of the Auditor in the present case was to ensure compliance with SAs to achieve the necessary audit quality to lend credibility to financial statements and facilitate its users. A critical, questioning attitude, an unwillingness to be satisfied by superficial explanations, not concluding on material matters without rigorous verification, diligent and methodical […]

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