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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MCA & CBIC sign MoU for exchange of data for enhancing Ease of Doing Business in India and improve overall regulatory enforcement
Appointment of auditor to fill casual vacancy Provisions applicable: Section 139(8), Section 140 (2) and Rule 8 of Companies (Audit and Auditor) Rules, 2014. This article covers scope of appointment of auditor in case of casual vacancy except in the case of Comptroller and Auditor General of India and sample formats thereto. Instances of casual […]
1. MEANING OF BONUS SHARES: Bonus Shares refers to a further issue of shares made by a company having share capital to its existing shareholders without receipt of any consideration from the shareholders for issuance of such shares. It is an offer of free additional shares to the existing shareholders in proportion to their existing […]
The Company post incorporation can change its name under the following circumstances: (a) Conversion of name from private to public, or (b) Conversion of name from public to private, or (c) Change of name from ABC limited to XYZ limited. (d) Any other mode of restructuring as permitted under Companies Act. Under a given article, we […]
CSR Policy & Provisions (Under the Companies Act 2013) Recent Changes & Amendments 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) The concept of CSR rests on the ideology of ‘GIVE AND TAKE’ CSR is a concept whereby companies not only consider their profitability and growth, but also the interest of society and the environment by taking the […]
According to the Companies Act, only an individual can be appointed as a member of the board of directors. Usually, the appointment of directors is done by shareholders. A company, association, a legal firm with an artificial legal personality cannot be appointed as a director. It has to be a real person. The Director of […]
Format of resolution for various bank operations: In general parlance, we come across various banking transactions such as -Opening of Bank Account -Change in Signatories -Obtaining Internet Facilities -Obtaining facility of Merchant Banking -Closure of Bank Account Here, we present sample formats of resolutions for day to day banking operations which may be modified subject […]
As per the Companies (Prospectus and allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 Every unlisted public company shall apply for separate ISIN for each type of security on or before 2nd day of October 2018 ISIN (International Securities Identification Number) is a unique 12-digit alphanumeric identification number allotted for a security Equity fully paid up, equity-partly paid […]
The most important and basic work for a Company Secretary during their Internship or Job is to draft a RESOLUTION. This is the term we heard on a very frequent basis from our Bosses. The word RESOLUTION may sound very basic. But to draft, we must have a basic knowledge for the same. So, let’s […]
CHAPTER – X: AUDIT AND AUDITORS Section – 139: Appointment of Auditors 139(1) Every company shall, at the first annual general meeting, appoint an individual or a firm as an auditor who shall hold office from the conclusion of that meeting till the conclusion of its 6th annual general meeting and thereafter till the conclusion […]
