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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 258 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 153 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 3339 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 16275 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 522 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 189 Views 0 comment Print


Recent updates Related to Companies Compliances that you Must Know

April 6, 2020 1659 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Recent updates Related to Compliance in pursuance of General Circular No. 11 dated 24th March,2020 & General Circular No. 12 dated 30th March,2020, Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 and Revised LLP Settlement Scheme,2020, Clarification on contribution to PM Cares Fund as Eligible CSR Activity, Spending of CSR Funds For COVID-19 and Notification for […]

FAQs on Practical Problems Related to Spice+

April 6, 2020 61098 Views 56 comments Print

In this article the author will try to cover the practical problems and issues faced by professionals while filling and uploading SPice+ form. Frequently Asked Questions on Practical Problems Related to Spice+ : Q 1. Where to find SPice MOA and SPice AOA? Ans:  Once you will fill and submit the Spice+ form, both of […]

Company Fresh Start Scheme 2020- One time additional fees waiver

April 6, 2020 2010 Views 0 comment Print

MCA as COVID 19 relief providing initiatives with Central Govt., has introduced scheme namely Company fresh start Scheme, 2020 as one time opportunity to file various statements, documents and returns required under Companies act, 2013 as well as Companies Act, 1956.

Nomination and remuneration committee

April 5, 2020 128199 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate Governance Corporate Governance is a system by which companies are directors and controlled. Board of the directors of company has to ensure that efficient corporate governance structure is in place. These Corporate Governance committees if set up properly ensure that the business runs smoothly, it helps the company in framing corporate strategy and many […]

CFSS 2020- Opportunity For defaulting Companies

April 5, 2020 7458 Views 4 comments Print

Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020| Unique Window Of Opportunity For Defaulting Companies Upon the COVID-19 outbreak which has shaken the entire world Ministry of Corporate affairs has given light to the ‘Defaulting Companies’ to combat with economic disruptions and also to make a fresh start on a clean slate, In furtherance to its General Circular […]

Immunity dose for Defaulting Companies | CFSS 2020 | FAQs

April 5, 2020 3279 Views 0 comment Print

Immunity dose for Defaulting Companies- Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS 2020) | Frequently Asked Questions Amid all the chaos of COVID-19, MCA and SEBI are issuing notifications, orders, regulations, guidelines and advisories to give relaxations for their mandatory compliance. In additions to these, MCA has come out with Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (Scheme) […]

Simplified STEP WISE PROCEDURE to Incorporate A Company

April 5, 2020 14415 Views 0 comment Print

DIFFICULT TO INCORPORATE A COMPANY ON MCA PORTAL? Article explains Simplified STEP WISE PROCEDURE for Incorporation of Company in India on MCA Website using different type of Incorporation Forms. Article also explains document required for incorporation of different Types of company in India with SPICE+ Form i.e. Private Limited Company (OPC), Private Limited Company,     Section […]

Preferential Issue of Shares under Companies Act, 2013

April 4, 2020 64467 Views 1 comment Print

1. The issue of shares on a preferential basis is governed by Section 62(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 13 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014. 2. In accordance with the provisions of Section 62(1)(c) of the Act, where at any time, a company having a share capital proposes to […]

Declaration and Payment of Dividend under Companies Law

April 4, 2020 314121 Views 8 comments Print

SECTION 123 TO 127 OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013 READ WITH THE COMPANIES (DECLARATION AND PAYMENT OF DIVIDEND) RULES, 2014 DIVIDEND- SECTION 2(35) Where in simple words, dividend can be defined as the sum of money paid by a company, to its shareholders, out of the profits made by a company, if so authorised by its […]

Rights Issue, ESOP, Sweat Equity Shares & Preferential Issue of Shares

April 4, 2020 18939 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains and compares Governing Section, Meaning, Applicability, Conditions / Restriction, Pricing / Valuation Report for issue of share capital under Rights Issue, Employee Stock Option Scheme, Sweat Equity Shares and Preferential Issue. A Comparative Chart showing the different ways of issue of share capital under Rights Issue, Employee Stock Option Scheme, Sweat Equity Shares […]

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