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Companies Act

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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Incorporation Process for Private Limited Company

Company Law : Learn the step-by-step process to incorporate a Private Limited Company in India, from DSC and MCA ID to name reservation and post...

August 18, 2024 366 Views 1 comment Print

Loans & Investments Compliance under Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Understand Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, covering company loans, investments, and compliance requirements, including boa...

August 16, 2024 582 Views 0 comment Print

Company Director Compliance Duties Under Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Key compliance duties for company directors under the Companies Act, 2013, including disclosures, declarations, KYC, and meeting a...

August 16, 2024 930 Views 0 comment Print

Conversion of Limited Liability Partnership into Private/Public Company

Company Law : Learn the process and benefits of converting a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) into a Private/Public Company under the Compani...

August 16, 2024 426 Views 0 comment Print

Rights Issue of Shares under Companies Act 2013: Procedures & Key Points

Company Law : Learn about the rights issue of shares under Companies Act 2013. Explore the process, key points, and steps for issuing shares to ...

August 15, 2024 579 Views 0 comment Print


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Foreign Company Closures and Job Losses in India

Company Law : Overview of foreign company closures, active subsidiaries, job losses in the auto industry, and investment data from 2014 to 2024....

August 6, 2024 207 Views 0 comment Print

Implementation and Status of MCA21 e-Governance Programme

Company Law : Explore the latest status of the MCA21 e-Governance program, Certified Filing Centres in Haryana, impact on corporate filings, and...

August 6, 2024 276 Views 0 comment Print

Measures to enhance corporate governance & CSR practices

Company Law : Govt. of India's recent measures to enhance corporate governance, prevent fraud, and ensure effective CSR practices. Insights on r...

August 6, 2024 195 Views 0 comment Print

Simplified Company Exit: C-PACE Cuts Processing Time

Company Law : Discover how C-PACE accelerates the company exit process from 2 years to under 90 days, streamlining operations and reducing backl...

August 6, 2024 297 Views 0 comment Print

Goa Companies Struck Off Register: Stats and Revival Details

Company Law : Discover the latest data on Goa-based companies struck off and revived, plus insights on related amnesty programs from the Ministr...

August 6, 2024 120 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Avoidance application timelines under IBC Regulation 35A is not mandatory: Delhi HC

Company Law : Delhi High Court held that timelines under Regulation 35A of the CIRP Regulations, 2016 for filing avoidance application are direc...

August 17, 2024 945 Views 0 comment Print

CA Barred for Five Years by NCLT for Failing Duties as Statutory Auditor

CA, CS, CMA : Read the full NCLT judgment/order on Union of India Vs CA. Ramaiah Nataraja. Bengaluru CA barred from statutory auditor role for c...

July 16, 2024 3279 Views 0 comment Print

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Moratorium Order Not Automatically Enforceable in India

Company Law : Explore the Calcutta High Court's decision in Uphealth Holdings, INC. Vs Dr. Syed Sabahat Azim & Ors. regarding the applicability ...

July 14, 2024 609 Views 0 comment Print

What If You Have Lost Your Debenture Certificate?

Company Law : Explore the implications of issuing duplicate debenture certificates under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about legal remedies, as...

July 4, 2024 402 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Approves Demerger Scheme: Raymond Limited & Raymond Lifestyle

Company Law : Read the NCLT judgment approving the demerger scheme between Raymond Limited and Raymond Lifestyle Limited. Detailed analysis and ...

July 3, 2024 1254 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA imposes penalty for non-filing of Annual Returns & Financial Statements

Company Law : Easy Funds Finance Pvt Ltd and directors penalized for failing to file Annual Returns and Financial Statements. Total penalties am...

August 16, 2024 150 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes Penalty for Delay in Filing Resolution in e-Form MGT-14

Company Law : MCA imposes penalties on Agrilife Technologies Pvt Ltd for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 under Section 117 of Companies Act, 201...

August 16, 2024 102 Views 0 comment Print

Company Caried on business not mentioned in MOA: MCA imposes Penalty

Company Law : Registrar of Companies penalizes Paramount Dye Tec Limited for not disclosing trading activity in its MOA, violating Section 4(1)(...

August 14, 2024 168 Views 0 comment Print

Significant Beneficial Owner Rules Violation: MCA imposes Penalty

Company Law : MBL Infrastructure Ltd. faces scrutiny under Section 90 of the Companies Act for non-compliance. Details on adjudicating officer's...

August 13, 2024 114 Views 0 comment Print

Non-filing of e-form INC-22 within prescribed time: MCA imposes Penalty

Company Law : Nalam Mahalir Nidhi Ltd. fined ₹4 lakh for failing to file e-form INC-22. Penalty details and appeal process outlined by Coimbat...

August 13, 2024 99 Views 0 comment Print


Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2015

May 29, 2015 9332 Views 0 comment Print

In the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014,- (a) in rule 12, the following proviso shall be inserted, namely:- Provided that in case pursuing of any of the objects of a company requires registration or approval from sectoral regulators such as Reserve Bank of India, Securities and Exchange Board, registration or approval, as the case may be, from such regulator shall be obtained by the company before pursuing such objects and a declaration in this behalf shall be submitted at the stage of incorporation of the company.

Companies (Registration of Charges) Amendment Rules, 2015

May 29, 2015 2684 Views 0 comment Print

In the Companies (Registration of Charges) Rules, 2014, in rule 3, in sub-rule (4), in clause (a), for the words under the seal of the company, the words under the seal, if any, of the company shall be substituted;

Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Second Amendment Rules, 2015

May 29, 2015 1739 Views 0 comment Print

In the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014, in rule 15, the following proviso shall be inserted: Provided that no person shall be entitled under section 399 to inspect or obtain copies of resolutions referred to in clause (g) of sub-section (3) of section 117 of the Act.

What Constitutes Ordinary Course of Business

May 29, 2015 18252 Views 0 comment Print

Section 188 of The Companies Act 2013 requires companies to seek approval from its board of directors and shareholders for related-party transactions, unless these are in the ‘ordinary course of business’.

16 Key Changes vide Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015

May 29, 2015 22042 Views 1 comment Print

1. Omitting requirement for minimum paid up share capital, and consequential changes. (For ease of doing business) -[section 2(68)/2(71) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act)]. 2. Making common seal optional, and consequential changes for authorization for execution of documents. (For ease of doing business) -[sections 9, 12, 22, 46 and 223 of the Act].

Eligible activities for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure

May 29, 2015 47479 Views 3 comments Print

Activities which are eligible for CSR expenditure in pursuance of Schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013 are as follows: 1. Eradicating hunger, poverty and malnutrition, promoting preventive health care and sanitation, including contribution to the Swach Bharat Kosh set-up by the Central Government for the promotion of sanitation and making available safe drinking water,-

Major Initiatives & Achievements of Ministry of Corporate Affairs

May 29, 2015 1103 Views 0 comment Print

Following are the major initiatives and achievements of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in the last one year. – Furthering ease of doing business – Companies Act, 2013: o   16 amendments in the Companies Act, 2013 approved by the Parliament – these amendments are aimed at facilitating business and addressing concerns raised by stakeholders.  Read- […]

Key Features of e-form INC-29

May 29, 2015 3420 Views 0 comment Print

1. The integrated e-Form INC-29 is available with effect from 01.05.2015 for One Person Company, Private Company, Public Company and Producer Company. 2. INC-29 does away with filing of multiple applications/forms saving time and payable fees. It combines the processes relating to:- i.  Allotment of Director Identification Number (DIN) (up to three Directors), ii. Incorporation […]

Converting a Partnership firm into a Private Limited Company

May 28, 2015 150713 Views 22 comments Print

Corporatisation is the need of the hour.  The entire world is gradually drifting towards one global market without any trade barriers between the countries. A small unincorporated organization led by few partners cannot think of growth on large scale without corporatizing itself. Corporatisation has its own advantages such as Limited Liability, Perpetual Succession, Transferability of […]

Notes on Dividend Distribution under Companies Act, 2013

May 28, 2015 12491 Views 0 comment Print

MEANING OF DIVIDEND ·         Portion of profits of the Company allocated to holders of shares in the Company ·         Return on investment to shareholders ·         S. 2 (35): Dividend includes any interim dividend MEANING OF PROFITS Maintaining the Capital intact and taking out the surplus of current period’s receipts over expenses.  PROFITS AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION […]

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