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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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Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...

July 8, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55149 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 318 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3465 Views 0 comment Print

Does Appointing a CFO Trigger Section 203 for Private Companies?

Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...

June 30, 2026 648 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1809 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1077 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9444 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1461 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional List of 1314 Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2024-2025

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...

May 10, 2026 5289 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

Company Law : NCLT Mumbai compounded the offence for failure to hold the AGM within the time prescribed under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2...

June 25, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

Company Law : The NCLT Ahmedabad refused to condone a 4,215-day delay in filing an appeal for restoration of a struck-off company. The Tribunal ...

June 24, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 3540 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 16278 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...

June 16, 2026 525 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print


Insight on Conversion of A Company Into LLP

May 8, 2020 23343 Views 5 comments Print

LLPs have gained its importance since the introduction of Companies Act 2013. The LLP is a separate legal entity, liable to the full extent of its assets but the liability of the partners is limited to their agreed contribution in the LLP. A limited liability partnership (LLP) is a partnership in which some or all […]

Charges Under Companies Act, 2013 Since 02.11.2018

May 8, 2020 13407 Views 3 comments Print

Charge Under Companies Act, 2013 Charge specially gives security and empower the charge holder that in case the Company makes a default for the repayment of the loan than chargeholder can get the claim amount from the security which was charged by the Company in favour of the charge holder. Filing of Charge is necessary […]

AGM through Video Conference facility for 2020

May 8, 2020 46209 Views 4 comments Print

Conducting Annual General Meeting (AGM) by companies through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) MCA General Circular No. 20/2020 dated May 05, 2020 On April 08, 2020, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) had issued a General Circular No. 14/2020  (Circular-1) for passing of resolutions of members in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting […]

Conducting Annual General meeting through Video Conferencing

May 8, 2020 3351 Views 0 comment Print

CLARIFICATION ON HOLDING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING (VC) OR OTHER AUDIO VISUAL MEANS (OAVM) Ministry of Corporate Affairs has taken several measures to help the Companies. It has made some of the provisions of the law flexible to ensure the Compliance of law even in this Pandemic. Now the clarification given by […]

CARO 2020- A Tool For Better Corporate Governance- Increased Onus On Auditors

May 8, 2020 5616 Views 1 comment Print

CARO 2020 is a contemporary layout for issuance of audit reports in case of statutory audits of companies under Companies Act, 2013. After debates with the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), CARO 2020 has incorporated additional reporting requirements. National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is an independent regulatory body for synchronizing the audit and accounting profession in India. The intent of CARO […]

Compliance Cheklist for Private Limited Company

May 8, 2020 6144 Views 3 comments Print

List of mandatory compliance applicable on Private Limited Company: 1. Commencement of Business – INC 20A – Sec10 (A): For Companies Incorporated after 2nd Nov 2018, a declaration to be issued by the directors within 180 days of incorporation. This declaration needs to be filed along with proof of subscription money received by the company […]

Loan to Directors | Companies Act 2013 | Section 185

May 8, 2020 6720 Views 1 comment Print

Under Companies Act 2013, Section 185 explains provision related to Loan to directors. Section 185(1) No company shall, directly or indirectly, advance any loan, including any loan represented by a book debt to, or give any guarantee or provide any security in connection with any loan taken by Section 185(2) Section 185(2)– A company may […]

Compliance Calendar for Public Companies for FY 2020-2021 under Companies Act, 2013

May 8, 2020 5679 Views 0 comment Print

Table below contains Compliance Calendar for the Public Limited Companies for the financial year (FY) 2020-2021 (April 01, 2020- March 31, 2021) under under Companies Act, 2013 and explains when and which  Company Law Form Needs to be submitted with ROC, Section of  Companies Act, 2013 under which Company Law Form needs to be submitted, […]

Flow Chart for Holding & Conducting a Board Meeting via Video Conference Mode in Coronavirus Times

May 7, 2020 5910 Views 1 comment Print

We are aware of the destruction that the Coronavirus / COVID – 19 has caused to the global economy. Day to day lives of Humans around the globe has changed by 360 degrees. The pandemic challenges the Board of Directors to safely travel and to conduct meetings during these times. April – September are the […]

Conducting Board Meetings Through Video Conferencing

May 7, 2020 23370 Views 0 comment Print

In wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, with a view to provide relief to Companies has introduced various relaxations for conducting Board Meetings. Same are listed below for your ready reference: 1. Relaxations provided vide general circular no. 11/ 2020 dated March 24, 2020 https://taxguru.in/company-law/covid-19-special-relief-measures-companies-llp.html i. The mandatory requirement of holding […]

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