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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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Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

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...

July 8, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55131 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3462 Views 0 comment Print

Does Appointing a CFO Trigger Section 203 for Private Companies?

Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...

June 30, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1797 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1068 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9423 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1461 Views 0 comment Print

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 5286 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

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...

June 25, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

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 ...

June 24, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 2280 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

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...

June 19, 2026 16227 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

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...

June 16, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print


Companies Audit Trail Software Mandate postponed to 01-04-2022

April 1, 2021 38679 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2021- MCA has postponed the applicability of software with Audit features for Companies from 01.04.2022 instead of 01.04.2021 notified earlier. Also Read:Audit Report on Maintenance of Software with Audit Trail postponed MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 1st April, 2021 G.S. R. 247 (E).— In exercise of the […]

What Tax & Law changes 1st April, 2021 brings for us?

April 1, 2021 3459 Views 1 comment Print

There are various New Changes in Income Tax Laws, GST Laws, Company Laws & Personal Finances from 1st April, 2021. Covering important changes as follows: A. Income Tax Laws : 1. Aadhar – PAN Linking deadline extended to 30/06/2021 2. Higher TDS/TCS Rates for Non-Filers of Income Tax Returns applicable from 01/07/2021 3. Senior Citizens […]

1.55 lakh companies & 42186 LLP incorporated in FY 2020-21

April 1, 2021 537 Views 0 comment Print

MCA registers 1.55 lakh company incorporations in FY 2020-21, an increase of 27% year-on-year 42,186 Limited Liability Partnerships got incorporated in FY 2020-21, an increase of 17% year-on-year During the Financial Year 2020-21, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) registered more than 1.55 Lakh company incorporations as compared to 1.22 Lakh companies during FY 2019-20, an […]

15 Statutory compliances of Private Company under Company & FEMA Law

April 1, 2021 8553 Views 0 comment Print

Article compiles 15 Statutory compliances to be done by a Private Limited Company under Companies Act 2013 & FEMA Act,1999. Article explains Nature of Compliance to be Done, Forms which needs to be filed for Compliance, Due date of Compliance and Provisions of Due date of Compliance. Statutory Compliance Of The Company S.N0 Particulars FORMS […]

MSME FORM I- Half yearly return of outstanding of MSMEs

April 1, 2021 18600 Views 2 comments Print

MSME FORM I- (Form for furnishing half yearly return with the registrar in respect of outstanding payments to Micro or Small Enterprises.) PURPOSE OF MSME FORM I: Form for furnishing half yearly return with the registrar in respect of outstanding payments to Micro or Small Enterprises. APPLICABILITY OF MSME FORM I: All companies, who get […]

Recent Changes in Annual Return under Companies Act, 2013

April 1, 2021 3831 Views 0 comment Print

The MCA has notified the commencement date of clause (i) of Section 23 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Notification No. S.O. 1066 (E), Dated March 05, 2021) The MCA has notified March 05, 2021 as the commencement date of provision of clause (i) of Section 23 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 which seeks […]

Company Law Regulations applicable from 1st April 2021

April 1, 2021 2595 Views 1 comment Print

List of new regulations/provisions applicable with effect from 1st April 2021: 1. Corporate Social Responsibility -Every entity who undertakes CSR activity shall possess unique CSR registration number. -Every Company shall publish its CSR Policy, Composition of CSR Committee & Project approved by Board on its Website -CSR Committee to formulate and recommend the board, an […]

Filing of Form CSR-1 with MCA for Getting CSR Funding

April 1, 2021 36804 Views 17 comments Print

Dear friends, after the publication of my earlier article related to Form CSR-1 with the heading Mandatory Registration of NGO with MCA for Getting CSR Funding, I receive lot of queries related to due date of filing of Form CSR-1 and availability of Form CSR-1 on MCA Portal. Please note that, as per guidelines issued […]

Using of Accounting Software having audit trail feature

April 1, 2021 10758 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, issued notifications dated 24th March, 2021 to amend Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 to enhance the disclosures required to be made by the Company in Board Report; Purpose of Amendment: By these amendments MCA increasing stringency in compliances and adding numerous additional disclosures in Financial Statement, Directors Report […]

Amendment In Schedule III under Companies Act 2013

April 1, 2021 214566 Views 6 comments Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, issued notifications dated 24th March, 2021 to amend Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 to enhance the disclosures required to be made by the Company in its Financial Statement. Purpose of Amendment: By these amendments MCA increasing stringency in compliances and adding numerous additional disclosures in Financial […]

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