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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Before jumping into the main discussion, let us have a look into the important term as under: Loans is not defined anywhere in the Companies Act, 2013. However, in normal parlance, any transaction in which money is given with the intention to be returned either with or without interest is termed as loan. Deposits include […]
1. Rule 3 of the Companies (filling of documents and forms in XBRL) Rules 2015 The following class of companies shall file their financial statements and other documents us 137 of the companies Act with ROC in Form AOC-4 XBRL. A. Listed Companies and their Indian subsidiary. B. Companies having paid up capital Rs. 5 […]
Provisions of CARO- The Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 1. Rule 1 Applicability CARO shall apply to every company including a Foreign company under section 2(42) except- a. Banking Company as defined in section 5(c) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. b. An insurance company as defined under insurance act 1938; c. Section 8 Company; […]
The Companies Act, 2013 (“the New Act”), became effective from 1st April, 2014. After the commencement of this Act, numerous resolutions are required to be filed in e-form MGT-14 with the Registrar of Companies (“ROC”). Though the requirement to file e-form MGT-14 was applicable to all companies but after coming ample of amendments the list […]
A company is incorporated with the mandated and most important document called the MoA i.e. Memorandum of Association which describes the purpose for which the company is formed. The scope of activities of the company is defined by the charter documents of the company, i.e.-MoA and AoA. Every company formed in India under the Companies […]
A company has separate legal entity which can be formed by an association of individuals to with the intention to carry commercial activities to generate profit. The formation and functioning of the company are governed by certain laws, rule and regulations. The intention to behind the enactment of such laws is to provide protection to […]
Shri Rajesh Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) released the ‘Report of the Committee on Business Responsibility Reporting (BRR)’ here today.
With the replacement of the Companies Act, 1956 (‘the Old Act’) by the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the New Act’), Section 117 was adopted w.e.f. 01.04.2014 in corresponds to Section 192 of the Old Act. However, it is pertinent to note that with the passage of time, some amendments were made in Section 117 of the […]
Further Issue of shares with Rules: An Detailed Analysis ♦ Purpose: An existing company can expand its business operations and raise funds through the issue of right or bonus shares to existing shareholders in proportion to the shares held by them, private placement and preferential allotment. A company needs to check whether its authorized capital […]
1. Section 139(1) Every company in its very 1st Annual General Meeting , shall appoint an Individual or a Firm as an auditor who shall hold office from the conclusion of that meeting till the conclusion of 6th AGM and there after till the conclusion of every 6th AGM. 2. Manner of selection and appointment […]
