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...
The Covid-19 pandemic has throttled the world economy in the last few months, putting a virtual halt to almost all economic activities. Countries world over, including India, resorted to harsh extraordinary measures of complete lockdown to flatten the Coronavirus Curve. However, India INC, notwithstanding the lockdown, has been cohesively trudging the recovery path with its fleet of corporate professionals.
What is Nidhi Company NIDHI COMPANY means a company which is governed by the Section 406 of the Companies Act,2013 with Nidhi rules, 2014 which is enforced by the legislation for the regulation of Nidhi Companies. NIDHI COMPANY in India is only incorporated with a single objective or purpose to cultivating the habit of thrift […]
Matters requiring Special Resolution Under Companies Act, 2013 What is a special resolution? As per section 114(2), a resolution is considered as a special resolution when three conditions are satisfied. The three conditions are : (a) the intention to propose the resolution as a special resolution has been duly specified in the notice calling the […]
The checklist for incorporation of a Private Company are as follows: 1. For Name Approval The following documents are required for approval of name, only if required – Name should be unique and distinct from existing companies and trademark – NOC of Trademark Owner, if any – Board resolution from the Holding Company in case […]
Procedure to be followed for Transfer of Shares by Foreign Investor to any other Foreign Company Example A Ltd (Company Incorporated in India) B Ltd (A foreign Company holds 100% of A Ltd) C Ltd (A foreign Company holds 100% of B Ltd i.e the ultimate holding Company of A ltd. B Ltd has decided […]
DIN APPLICATION: Any person who intends to be a Director of a Company or Designated Partner of a LLP is required to have a valid Director Identification Number (DIN) or Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN). Such person intending to apply for DIN will be required to make an application in e-Form DIR-3. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO […]
As per The Companies Act, 2013 – Every company is required to file the annual accounts & annual returns within 30 days and 60 days respectively from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting. The ROC filing of annual accounts is governed under Section 129 (3), 137, of The Companies Act , 2013 read with […]
Acceptance of Deposits Section 73 to 76 of the Companies Act 2013 (herein after called the Act) read with Rules made under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 Acceptance of deposit Deposit is one of the sources available with company to raise funds for meeting its short term and long term fund requirements. Section […]
India is one of the first countries in the world to make Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mandatory for companies following an amendment to the Companies Act,2013 (Companies Act) in 2014. a. Applicability: Section 135(1) of Companies Act, 2013 prescribes thresholds to identify companies which are required to constitute a CSR Committee. b. The Provision of […]
DECLARATION AND PAYMENT OF DIVIDEND SECTION 123 TO 127 OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013 READ WITH THE COMPANIES (DECLARATION AND PAYMENT OF DIVIDEND) RULES, 2014 DIVIDEND- SECTION 2(35) “Dividend” includes any interim dividend; Where in simple words, dividend can be defined as the sum of money paid by a company, to its shareholders, out of the […]
