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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Introduction:- The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced a new format for statutory Audits of Companies. MCA notified the Companies Order (Audit Report) 2020 on February 25, 2020 (CARO 2020). The order (CARO 2020) replaces the previous order under the Companies Order (Auditor’s Report), 2016. Under the Companies Act 2013, a new format has […]
“Nidhi” means a company which has been incorporated as a Nidhi with the object of cultivating the habit of thrift and savings amongst its members, receiving deposits from, and lending to, its members only, for their mutual benefit, and which complies with such rules as are prescribed by the Central Government for regulation of such […]
INTRODUCTION To provide an option to the person or association of person with a legal entity to carry charitable objects the government of India came-up with the section 25 in the Companies Act, 1956 and subsequently replaced by the Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. Section 8 discusses the incorporation of the company with […]
The user is required to make various payments to avail MCA21 services. A number of instances have been observed where the users make multiple payments or incorrect payment or excess payment while using these services. In order to allow the stakeholders to claim refund of such payments, refund process has been introduced by MCA. To claim refund you are required to file the ‘Refund Form’ available on MCA21 portal for claiming refund.
Many start up entity in India commenced their business as a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) and they might be interested to switch the mode of their entity from LLP into Private Limited Company to diversify the business or for infusing more funds and for many several reasons. The Companies Act, 2013, has given the provision […]
Kaledonia Jute And Fibres Pvt. Ltd Vs Axis Nirman And Industries Ltd. & Ors. (Supreme Court of India) Section 278 of the 2013 Act shows that any petition by a single creditor or contributory is actually treated as a joint petition of creditors and contributories, so that the order of winding up operates in favour […]
Disclosure of Interest by Director under Section 184, Loan to Director under Section 185 and Loan and Investment under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. This Article aims to bring a clear vision on the Disclosure of Interest by Director under Section 184, Loan to Director under Section 185 and Loan and Investment under […]
All the Companies in India are incorporated, governed even get closed as per The provisions of The Companies Act, 2013. Though there some provisions under The Companies Act, 2013 which are applicable to specific companies falling into some specific criteria/(s). One such provision is Report on Annual General Meeting. Lets go through its related provisions. […]
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India 17th November, 2020 Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Extension of last date to submit comments on exposure draft of Guidance Note on Auditing Standards on Secretarial Audit (CSAS-4) The Institute of Company Secretaries of India had issued first four Auditing Standards namely CSAS-1: Auditing Standard on Audit Engagement; CSAS-2: Auditing […]
Through this Articles we will be discussing the pointers which needs to be check by the Statutory Auditors at the time of conducting Statutory Audits or finalizing the Books of Accounts of an Unlisted company
