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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CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...
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Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...
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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 ...
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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...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...
The authority penalized the company for failing to hold the required fourth Board Meeting. It clarified that absence of a specific penalty provision attracts Section 450 as a residual penalty.
Dormant company status allows inactive companies to maintain legal existence with minimal compliance. The provision helps businesses reduce costs while planning future operations.
The adjudicating authority penalized a company for not maintaining the required number of directors liable to retire by rotation. The violation continued for over 700 days before being rectified.
The MCA has introduced CCFS-2026 allowing companies to clear pending filings by paying only 10% of additional fees. The scheme offers a limited window to regularize compliance without heavy penalties.
Authorities rejected several name reservation applications because they were phonetically or structurally similar to existing entities. The guidance emphasizes selecting unique names and complying with Companies Act naming rules.
Form MGT-8 is a certification issued by a practicing Company Secretary verifying the accuracy of a company’s annual return and compliance with the Companies Act, 2013. It ensures transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance for larger companies.
The proposed regulations introduce a formal framework for Managing General Agents in the IFSC. The rules aim to regulate underwriting, claims management, and insurance intermediation with stronger governance standards.
The Companies Act, 2013 requires companies to maintain registers of members and disclose beneficial ownership. These provisions ensure transparency in shareholding and identify individuals exercising control.
The adjudicating authority held that failure to file the board resolution within the prescribed 30-day period violated Section 117 of the Companies Act. The company and its directors were penalized.
The adjudicating authority held that failure to file the board resolution within 30 days violated Section 117 of the Companies Act. As a result, the company and its directors were penalized.
