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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CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...
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Of all the distinct companies out there in India, few companies work for the well-being of the society. Such companies do not make any profit out of the business. Those companies rely on the motto of charity/non-profit. Such entities are brought under Section 8 of Companies Act, 2013. What is Section 8 company in India? […]
Depreciation is a common accounting concept which the accountant comes across in their regular course of employment or in regular course of their business. This article will explore the treatment of depreciation under Companies Act, Income Tax Act and in Indian and internationally accepted Accounting Standard. DEFINITION AND TREATMENT OF DEPRECIATION AS PER COMPANIES ACT […]
Selecting and getting a right name for an organization is important as the it will represent the organization. Some points to be kept in mind before selecting and applying the name are listed: The proposed name selected does not contain any word as prohibited in Section 4(2) & (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of […]
Related Party Transactions Under Companies Act, 2013 (Section 188 and Rule 15 of Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014. Rule 15 is related to Contract or Arrangement With a Related Party and Section 188 is related to Related Party Transactions. Who is Related Party? 2. Board Resolution Section 188(1) For entering into […]
Appointment of foreign national as a director in an Indian Company As per the Companies Act, 2013, the Act does not restrict foreign individuals to become a director in the company situated in India. The foreign individual or non-resident Indians residing out of India can become an executive or a non-executive/independent director of Indian companies […]
Vivek Bansal Vs Burda Druck India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. (NCLAT Delhi) In a recent judgment (Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 552 of 2020, dated 14-07-2020), the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) held that a company could exit an ongoing insolvency process even as an interim resolution professional had been appointed and a moratorium […]
Incorporation of Wholly Owned subsidiary Company or Subsidiary Company of Foreign Company in India 1. Foreign Subsidiary A subsidiary company of foreign Company in relation to foreign holding means a company in which a foreign holding Company- a. Control the full composition of the Board of directors or; b. Hold more than 50% of the […]
E-Voting Mechanism under Companies Act, 2013 1. Section 108 As per this section CG may prescribed the class or classes of Companies and mechanism in which members may exercise his voting by electronics means. 2. Rule 20 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 Applicable on which type of meeting Rule 20(1) On General meeting […]
Introduction:- According to section 8(1) of Companies Act, 2013, Where it is proved to the satisfaction of the Central Government that a person or an association of persons proposed to be registered under this Act as a limited company (a) has in its objects the promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, […]
A Trademark is an intellectual property, the same as a physical property like land. Just like an owner of land has the right to sell or transfer his/her property, in the same way, the owner of a trademark also has the right to do the same to his/her trademark. Every owner of a trademark owner […]
