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 : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
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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...
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SECTION 8 COMPANY FORMATION- Non-Profit Organization Section 8 Company is Company formed with the objective of promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment or any such other object. It is established majorly for charitable or not-for-profit purposes. Features Section 8 Company does not require a prescribed minimum […]
This article will help you to get to know about the provisions related to the loans to Director in accordance with the Companies Act 2013. Sec- 185 of Companies Act, 2013 deals with the provisions of loans to Director. Loan to Director- Section 185(1) of the Act states that a Company cannot – Advance loan directly or indirectly, […]
Analysis of Amendment in Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 vide Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2021 Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide its notification dated 09th June 2021 has amended the provisions of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer […]
List of documents required to be carried at Annual General Meeting for inspection The Companies Act, 2013, as amended from time to time, read with rules made thereunder (the “Act”), has provided numerous powers and rights to members, debenture holders and other stakeholders which includes, but not limited to, inspection of statutory financial records, agreements […]
Formation of a private limited Company has its own sets of advantages and disadvantages. It is seemingly the best form of business when Directors and shareholders are closely held and where the Directors have enough funds to arrange it between themselves or their relatives or acquaintances. However, when the brand has to go really big […]
MINUTES Governing provisions: Section 118 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Secretarial Standard-1 and Secretarial Standard-2. As per the provisions of Section 118- Every company shall observe Secretarial Standards with respect to General and Board meetings (including Committee Meeting – as per explanation to Secretarial Standards) specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. […]
Independent Directors hold paramount position in the Board of Directors since they are donned with the responsibility of upholding the interest of the stakeholders and are expected to bring in independent judgement on the Board’s deliberations especially on issues of strategy, performance, risk management, resources, key appointments and standards of conduct as well as bring an objective view in the evaluation of the performance of board and management.
Sec 134 ofCompanies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and other Rules The Directors/Board’ report is a financial document that is required to file at end of the financial year by the Companies as an attachment in e-form AOC-4. The following are the disclosures to be made in the Board Report: – S. […]
Conversion of Partnership firm into a Private Limited Company is a good option for anyone who wishes to expand small and medium scale enterprises to a large scale one, or for infusion of equity capital. Benefits of Conversion ♦ Limited liability as compare to partnership firm ♦ Easy access to funds i.e. Borrowing for expansion […]
Relevant Provisions -Section 62(1) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013 -Rule 12 and Rule 13 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 Right Issue -Offering shares to existing members in proportion to their existing share holding. -It is an easy and simple way to raise funds by Company. Pre-emptive rights: Rights given to […]
