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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As demanded by most corporate professional and compliance professionals, Ministry of Corporate Affairs has clarified the mode of conducting general meetings for corporates in the era of the outbreak of Coronavirus. This circular is for passing of resolution in general meeting which are of ‘Urgent Nature‘. Legally companies Act 2013 doesn’t specify any provisions for […]
Analysis of MCA General Circular No. 14/2020 dated 08th April 2020 Clarifying passing of Ordinary & Special Resolution by MCA amid COVID-19 outbreak The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is fully cognizant of the difficulties faced by the companies on account of ongoing nation-wide lockdown and social distancing due to COVID-19. Several representations have been received […]
Passing of Ordinary and Special Resolutions by Companies under Companies Act, 2013 on account of threat posed by Covid- 19 Clarification on passing of Ordinary and Special Resolutions by Companies under the Companies Act, 2013 on account of threat posed by Covid- 19. Pursuant to several representations received by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for […]
Article explains Steps of Fast Track Merger Under Section 233 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 25 of Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016. Steps of Fast Track Merger Under Companies Act, 2013 Points Particulars Forms and Time lines Sections Applicable Section 233 of Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 25 of Companies (Compromises, […]
Recently, The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in pursuance of the Government of India’s efforts to provide relief to law abiding companies in the wake of COVID 19, has introduced the “Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020” which is already in vogue to provide a first of its kind opportunity to companies to make good any filing […]
MCA has relaxed the provisions for physical attendance and allowed video conferencing for meetings among Covid 19 pandemic situation vide General Circular No. 14/2020 Dated- 08/04/2020 Govt’s proactive steps In the Unprecedented times of Covid 19, the Indian government is taking proactive steps. The Govt is duly empathising with the concerns of the industry, SMEs, […]
Clarification on passing of Ordinary & Special Resolution by MCA amid COVID-19 outbreak As we all are aware that the COVID-19 virus has hit populations around the world and has resulted in many restrictions, including free movement of people, thereby hampering businesses and day to day functioning of companies. It has been declared a ‘pandemic’ […]
MCA allows companies to hold Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) through VC or OAVM complemented with e-Voting facility/simplified voting through registered emails.
Spice+ is a new initiative taken by the Government. Every year Government brings some or the other change in the procedure to Incorporate a Company. With effect from 23rd Feb, 2020 The Government came up with the new Form called Spice+ which is a web-based form. Let us understand the details of the new form […]
What is the significance of Board Meeting? With reference to Companies registered in India, conducting a Board Meeting is mere compliance of law by word and not by the spirit of it especially where family members are on the Board. From a business point of view taking decisions is very important for running the business […]
