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Companies Act

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 231 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 55137 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 312 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 3465 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 648 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 1803 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 1071 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 9432 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 5289 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 2811 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 16248 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


Name Change Provisions For Listed & Unlisted company

February 22, 2021 6678 Views 2 comments Print

Name change involves alteration in Memorandum of the company. So provisions for Alteration of Memorandum are to be complied. Let us know in detail through this article  about applicable provisions and practical procedures to change the name of a company. 

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – SOP

February 22, 2021 37266 Views 1 comment Print

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) – STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility Governing provisions: Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 as amended thereto. Important definition/terms: 1. Threshold limits of the previous financial year a) Net worth =/exceeding Rs.500 Cr b) Turnover =/exceeding Rs.1,000 […]

Conversion of OPC Into Private Limited or Public Limited Company

February 19, 2021 4455 Views 4 comments Print

Conversion of One Person Company (OPC) Into Private Limited or Public Limited Company Introduction: One Person Company (OPC) means a company, which has only one person as a member. OPC can be converted into Private / public limited Company either by voluntarily or compulsory. Compulsory Conversion: Under below mentioned scenario, it is compulsory to convert […]

Companies (Specification of definitions details) Second Amendment Rules, 2021

February 19, 2021 13383 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Specification of definitions details) Second Amendment Rules, 2021. Insertion of Rule 2A in Companies (Specification of Definitions Details) Rules, 2014 specifying ‘Companies that are not considered as Listed Companies’ w.e.f. 1st April 2021. This is to inform you that pursuant to the amendment brought out by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 in Section 2(52) […]

8 section of Companies Act to be made applicable to LLP Soon

February 19, 2021 21879 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs is Planning for extension of few of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 to the LLP Act, 2008 and has issued an announcement regarding planning of extension of few of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 with some modifications and adaptations, to the LLP Act, 2008 vide its power […]

Key Points For Board Meeting Held Through Video Conferencing

February 17, 2021 6630 Views 1 comment Print

1.The participation of directors in a meeting of the Board through video conferencing which are capable of A) recording and B) recognising the participation of the directors and C) of recording and storing the proceedings of such meetings along with D) date and time. 2. Following matters shall not be dealt with in any meeting […]

Documents for Appointing Director from Back-End when current Directors are disqualified u/s 164(2)

February 15, 2021 17016 Views 3 comments Print

Format of Documents required for Appointment of Director from Back-End when current Directors are disqualified under Section 164(2) of Companies Act, 2013. Below List of Documents need to be submitted to RoC Physically:- 1. Application Letter to RoC for Appointment of director from Back-End. 2. Notice for AGM /  Extra-ordinary general Meeting (as the case […]

Procedure for Name Application of Company through Spice+

February 14, 2021 8607 Views 0 comment Print

Name Application for a Company could be made through SPICe+ Part A under New Application. From 23rd February, 2020 filing of WEB Based Form RUN for Name Application has been discontinued for Name Application. Now, Form RUN WEB Based is used only for Change of Name of an existing Company. 1. DETAILED PROCEDURE FOR NAME […]

Effect of new Rule 12A – Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014

February 13, 2021 12726 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2021 In the light of ‘Ease of Doing Business (EODB)’ several amendments are being made to the legislative framework for corporates by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. In the same spirit MCA has notified Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2021, making it easier for the companies […]

Format of Directors’ Appointment Letter

February 13, 2021 60267 Views 0 comment Print

We are pleased to confirm that the shareholders of the Company has appointed you as a Director on the Board of Directors of the Company to hold office under section 152 and other applicable provisions (including any modification or re-enactment thereof), if any, of the Companies Act, 2013.

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