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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
Company Law : Section 56 of Companies Act, 2013 requires execution of a proper instrument of transfer for transfer of interest of a member in a ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...
Company Law : The Court held that a separate meeting of sub-class shareholders is not required when identical terms are offered to the entire cl...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of e-Form PAS-3 relating to private placement allotment under Se...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai-II imposed penalty under Section 450 after a company incorrectly mentioned the AGM date in Form AOC-4 XBRL. The order h...
What is Partnership Firm/LLP? A partnership firm is an organization which is formed with two or more persons to run a business with a view to earn profit. Each member of such a group is known as partner and collectively known as partnership firm. These firms are governed by the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. A […]
Procedure for Shifting of Registered Office Outside The Local Limits of The City, Town or Village Where it is Presently Situated within The Same State under The Jurisdiction of the Same Registrar of Companies. Step 1. Hold a Board Meeting 1. To pass a resolution, for shifting the registered office of the company to another […]
Cross Border Mergers Cross border mergers are increasing significantly with the shrinking of the globe. Moreover, India is gradually climbing the ease of business rankings and is becoming a favored business destination. Such a Conducive economic environment has spurred the growth of cross border mergers. MEANING OF CROSS BRODER MERGER & ACQUISITION A cross border […]
For alteration of any of the clauses of memorandum of association, except the capital clause, consent of members by way of special resolution is required. However, in case of alteration of authorised share capital, consent of members by way of ordinary resolution as stated in section 61 is required. Procedure for Change of Memorandum of […]
We wish to draw you kind attention towards Circular No 11/2020, dated March 24, 2020 and further Circular No. 12/2020 dated March 30, 2020, issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’), wherein a Scheme has been introduced namely the Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (‘Scheme’).The Scheme is applicable for the period from April 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Contents of the Article: 1. Grounds for Removal of Company’s Name from register of companies 2. Procedure for Strike off by the Registrar. 3. Procedure for Strike off by the Company. 4. Companies whose name cannot be removed. 5. Restrictions from making application for removal of name. 6. Judgments on meaning of carrying on any […]
Article explains Provisions related to Acceptance of Deposit and Prohibition on Acceptance of Deposits from Public under Section 73, 76 and 76A of Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Article further explains about Acceptance of Deposit from Public by Certain Companies (Eligible Company), Acceptance of deposit from Members, Return of […]
MCA has released Updated Contact Number of Helpdesk from 17/07/2020 onwards for queries related to Company Name Availability and Company Incorporation and for queries related to Company or LLP e-Filings, Payments or View Public Document (VPD). Updated Contact Number of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Helpdesk from 17/07/2020 onwards 1. For any query related to […]
A. Resignation of Foreign Director in Private Limited Company 1. Resignee director to do the following: Step 1: The Director intending to resign shall send notice in writing to the Company. They are to intimate the Registrar, about their resignation, by way of filing form DIR-11. However, MCA vide its notification dated 07.05.2018, have made Filling of […]
Commencement of Business (INC-20A) and Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (‘CFSS-2020’) The concept of Certificate of ‘Commencement of Business’(COB) were earlier provided under Section 149 of the Companies Act, 1956 (Erstwhile Act). The provisions were only applicable to newly incorporated public companies having share capital. It was also introduced by the Companies Act, 2013 (“the […]
