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, ...
Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...
Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...
Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...
Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...
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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...
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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...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...
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Section 149 and Section 150 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Chapter XI The Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 Independent Director: ‘independent director’ means an independent director referred to in sub-section (6) of section 149 (Annexure A of this Article). Applicability: 1. Listed Company. 2. the Public Companies having paid up share capital of […]
Every individual who is already an Independent director and who intends to be appointed as independent director shall compulsorily pass Online Proficiency Self Assessment Test conducted by the IICA within a period of 1 (one) year from the date of registration. Detailed Provisions 1. Application for registration: Every individual who is already an Independent director […]
ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS ASPECTS INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL UNDER COMPANIES ACT, 2013 There are various Statutory Provisions under the Companies Act 2013 (the Act) which govern ‘Internal Financial Control’ in the Company. Relevant provisions of the Act, for the applicability of Internal Financial Control is reproduced as under: 1. Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013: […]
Can A Private Company Give Loan Or Guarantee For Director Taking Loan From Bank? Section 185- Loan To Directors, Etc. As per Section 185(1) a company cannot 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 any […]
If you as an existing or aspiring entrepreneur would like to decide whether to switch to OPC structure or not then this article will surely guide you the path.
The term Shell companies generally refer to limited liability companies and other business entities with no significant assets or ongoing businesses activities. Shell companies typically have no physical presence other than mailing addresses, employs no one, and produces little to or no independent economic values.
This has reference to Ministry’s Notification dated 3rd January, 2020 amending the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 thereby altering the limits for mandatory appointment of Whole-Time Company Secretaries from rupees 5 (five) crore to rupees 10 (ten) crore.
Procedure for Private Placement of Non Convertible Debentures (NCDs) under Companies Act, 2013 This procedure is to be followed in case the issue will be within the borrowing limit of the Company as prescribed under Section 180(1)(C) of the Companies Act, 2013. Sr. No. Particulars What to do Timeline Documents/ Forms 1. Point to be […]
MCA with vide notification dated January 03, 2019 has amended Rule 8A and 9 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 regarding Appointment of Whole Time Company Secretary and Scope of Secretarial Audit for Companies.
Recent Notification: Amendment in Rule 8A of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (In-Nutshell) Recent Notification by MCA has given a Shock to entire CS Fraternity as it has put-down many job opportunities for Company Secretaries. But at the same time there have been a slight increase in opportunity for a Practicing […]
