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...
Introduction: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 4 lakh on Oliveshine Mutual Benefit Nidhi Limited for failing to maintain a registered office, a violation of Section 12(1) read with Section 12(8) of the Companies Act, 2013. This article delves into the details of this penalty and the implications it […]
Who are recognized as Small Shareholders – Under Company Act, 2013, Small Shareholder means a small shareholder holding shares of nominal value of not more than ₹20,000. The rationale behind the inclusion of this concept in Company Act, 2013 was to protect the interest of the small shareholders, as reflected in the Statement of Objects […]
INTRODUCTION Every Company needs funds to run and expand its business operations. These funds either are owners’ capital or debt. This debt can further be debenture, loans, and deposits. In this write-up, we are going to discuss deposits and inter-corporate borrowings. In this write-up, I will analyse provisions related to acceptance of Deposits by the […]
Corporate Social Responsibility is a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders and the public. Benefits The benefits of CSR are many. Companies establish good reputations, attract positive attention, save money through operational efficiency, minimize environmental impacts, attract top talent and inspire innovation. Applicability 1. […]
Private Company Section 2(68) of the act states that a private company is means a company which, Restricts the right to transfer shares. Limit the number of members to two hundred, However the maximum number excludes former employees who are also members, and current employees holding shares. Provided that, Joint holders of shares shall be treat […]
A lot of Startups are emerging in India. So, it is important for them to know which form and structure of entity is the best for them. If you want to enjoy both the features of a partnership firm and a company, you should think of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). LLP for Startups in India […]
Key Features of Fixed Asset Management Tool with Depreciation Calculator for Companies ♦ Line wise SLM and WDV Depreciation as per Companies Act 2013, ♦ Calculation of Depreciation under the Income Tax Act, ♦ Export of Tax Audit Data for Additions and Deletions during the Year ♦ Monthly Calculation for MIS
The Companies Act, 2013, prescribes the maintenance of Statutory Registers by the Companies and lays down the conditions for inspection and providing extracts of registers/ returns to members. The provisions pertaining to the same are elaborated below: Register of Investments: Section 187(3) “Where in pursuance of clause (d) of sub-section (2), any shares or securities […]
Ind AS-38: Intangible Assets. (By incorporating Changes as per Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendments Rules 2021). Each Accounting Standard offers wide variety of practical applications to the stakeholders in respect of full disclosure and transparency. Therefore, I hereby try to summarize various dimensions with regard to the Accounting Standard related with IndAS-38: Intangible Assets. (By incorporating […]
The process of starting and closing a business is a legal process. In this modern era, doing business makes it easier to set up a company/branch. In view of the 2013 Company Law, winding up is the process of dissolving the legal existence of a company. In the practical scenario of the previous Companies Act, […]
