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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Consequently to the company be incorporated successfully, groups of other compliances are also required to be fulfilled by the company. Through this article, we try to cover details of those compliances and provisions that mandate them. The Companies Act 2013 is a stringent act and leaves no room for any mistakes. “Ignorantia Juris non-excusat” means […]
Division-III to the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 was first notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in October, 2018 for the NonBanking Financial Companies (NBFCs) that are required to comply with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and therefore, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) through its Corporate Laws […]
The Division I to the Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 lays down the format for preparation of the financial statements by the Companies that are required to comply with Companies (Accounting Standards), Rules, 2006, and has been amended by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide notification dated 11th October, 2018. The changes are […]
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued notification dated 24th March 2021( Amendment to Schedule III of Companies Act 2013 wef 01.04.2021) to enhance the disclosures required to be made by the Company in its Financial Statements, Board’s report and Auditor’s report with an objective to increase transparency and provide additional disclosures to users of […]
As layman everyone perceive a private limited company is a company which is privately held for small businesses. The liability of the members of a Private Limited Company is limited to the amount of shares respectively held by them. Shares of Private Limited Company cannot be publicly traded. There can be minimum 2 directors in […]
Proxy Applicable Provisions: Section 105 of Companies Act, 2013 Rule 19 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 Meaning: A person who can attend and vote in general meeting on behalf of the member of the company. Applicability: Unless the Article provides this section shall not be applicable to the company having no share capital. […]
FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) Policy in India in the last decade has become very liberal and encourage foreign investment. There are many entry modes by which a foreign company can establish an entity in India. The choice of business form entirely depends upon the end goals to be achieved. There are majorly 3 options for […]
Appointment of First Auditor in Private Company Section Attracts -139(6) of the companies Act 2013 Time Limit for Appointment– within 30 days from incorporation of the Company Accounts Audit: From the date of Incorporation till the date of end of Financial Year. Hold Office: Till the Conclusion of First Annual General Meeting. Way of Appointment […]
Meaning Of Financial Year The Companies Act, 2013 defines Financial Year under Section 2(41) as: “Financial Year”, in relation to any company or body corporate, means the period ending on the 31st day of March every year, and where it has been incorporated on or after the 1st day of January of a year, the […]
Definition under the Companies Act 2013 Company : means a company incorporated under this Act or under any previous company law; Company Limited by Shares : means a company having the liability of its members limited by the memorandum to the amount, if any, unpaid on the shares respectively held by them; Company Limited by […]
