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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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Mandatory Dematerialisation of Securities for Public & Private Companies: Legal Framework

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...

May 21, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act 2013 vs Companies Law Amendment Bill 2026

Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...

May 20, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Shifting Registered Office Outside Local Limits Within Same State (Under Different ROC Jurisdiction)

Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...

May 20, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

Transfer of Member Interest in No Share Capital Company

Company Law : Section 56 of Companies Act, 2013 requires execution of a proper instrument of transfer for transfer of interest of a member in a ...

May 18, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

E-Adjudication & Virtual Hearings Transforming Corporate Governance

Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...

May 16, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 4893 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Issues, Seeks Urgent Compliance Fixes

Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...

May 8, 2026 18363 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA issues Audit Quality Inspection Guidelines

Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...

May 1, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks Refiling Option for Annual Forms Under CCFS 2026

Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...

April 18, 2026 1809 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request MCA to permit filing of Forms during liquidation process

Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...

April 18, 2026 1407 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Madras HC Allows Fresh Reply in NDH-4 Rejection Cases Due to Opportunity of Hearing

Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...

May 16, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

Dale & Carrington Vs. P.K. Prathapan (2004): Legal Analysis & Narrative Brief

Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...

April 6, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Dismisses Plea as Preference Share Extension Within 20-Year Limit Needs No Approval

Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...

April 3, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

Absence of Entries Not Proof of Fraud; NCLT Upholds Strict Proof Standard Under Section 66

Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...

March 28, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

No Separate Meeting Needed When Same Terms Apply to Entire Shareholder Class: Calcutta HC

Company Law : The Court held that a separate meeting of sub-class shareholders is not required when identical terms are offered to the entire cl...

March 18, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No Multiplicative Penalty for Single Private Placement Violation: ROC Pune

Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...

May 21, 2026 2121 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...

May 21, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty Due to 46-Day Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of e-Form PAS-3 relating to private placement allotment under Se...

May 21, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty as Private Placement Funds Were Used Before PAS-3 Filing

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...

May 21, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to Incorrect AGM Date in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

Company Law : ROC Mumbai-II imposed penalty under Section 450 after a company incorrectly mentioned the AGM date in Form AOC-4 XBRL. The order h...

May 21, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Summary of Report of Company Law Committee (2022)

April 14, 2022 8934 Views 0 comment Print

Report of The Company Law Committee (2022) recommends various changes to the Companies Act, 2013 to recognise new concepts, expedite corporate processes, improve compliance requirements, and remove ambiguities from existing provisions. The Report also includes recommendations to enable producer organisations to incorporate under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. 1. This Report is in pursuance […]

MCA invites Comments on Report of Company Law Committee (2022)

April 14, 2022 1737 Views 0 comment Print

MCA invites comments/suggestions on Report of Company Law Committee (2022) from all the stakeholders through e-Consultation Platform on the MCA website.

Format of Form for performance evaluation of Directors

April 14, 2022 11586 Views 0 comment Print

COMPANY NAME BOARD AND COMMITTEE EVALUATION 1 (one) – Strongly Disagree to 5 (Five) strongly Agree scale BOARD EVALUATION 1. STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION OF BOARD  Particulars RATINGS  1-2-3-4-5 a. Composition of the Board is right mix of executive & non-executives directors   b. The Board has Members who have the right mix of capabilities, experience […]

Accounting software must provide an audit trail feature by 1st April 2023

April 13, 2022 8484 Views 0 comment Print

By April 1, 2023, It is mandated that accounting software must provide an audit trail feature The government’s notification on the audit trail Companies have been granted a year to adopt the Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ most recent accounting software upgrade, which allows them to use the audit trail (edit log) feature. According to a […]

First Compliances for a newly incorporated Private Limited Company

April 13, 2022 26133 Views 4 comments Print

Compliance for a private limited Company start immediately (within the first 30-90 days after incorporation). This leaves very little time for any Company to comply else it has to file additional fees for submitting the required forms. Team Entrecap has tried to enumerate all such compliance as below: 1. Registered Office Address: Its optional (and even […]

What is Form CHG 4 in ROC Compliances ?

April 12, 2022 63288 Views 0 comment Print

Legal provisions w.r.t to Form CHG-4: The eForm CHG-4 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 82(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(1) of Companies(Registration of Charges) Rules, 2014. What is Section 82? A company is required to give intimation to the Registrar in the Form CHG-4, on the payment or satisfaction […]

MCA writes CMA institute for Lack of compliances by its members in Company/LLP incorporation

April 11, 2022 26646 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Ministry that the various instances have been observed where it has been found that practicing members of your Institute are not carrying out due diligence and verification of documents while incorporating a company or a LLP.

Voluntary Liquidation of Corporate Persons (Section- 59)

April 10, 2022 6114 Views 0 comment Print

The voluntary winding up process applies where the directors and shareholders decide to cease trading their solvent limited company. BOARD MEETING 1. call board meeting and pass a resolution for proposal of voluntary liquidation of the company. 2. Prepare a declaration from majority of the directors of the company verified by an affidavit stating that:. […]

All About Deposit and Loan of Nidhi Company

April 9, 2022 13434 Views 0 comment Print

Acceptance of Deposit and provide loan to its member is one of the main reason for starting a Nidhi Company. We will discuss about how much Nidhi can take deposit from members and how much loan can provide to its members. APPLICABILITY OF NIDHI RULES 2014 This rule shall apply to ♦ Every company which […]

MSME Form I – Half yearly return to be filed with ROC

April 9, 2022 18315 Views 0 comment Print

MSME FORM I (Form for furnishing half yearly return with the registrar in respect of outstanding payments to Micro or Small Enterprises.) Relevant section of the Companies Act,2013 The e-Form MSME I is required to be filed under Order dated 22 January 2019 issued under Section 405 of the Companies Act, 2013. Intent of the […]

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