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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Once again, MCA came up with another stringent move by inserting a new Rule 25A under the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 under which a new form has been introduced i.e. Form INC-22A (ACTIVE). Let’s go through FAQs w.r.t this newly introduced form: Ques 1. What is the applicability of Form INC-22A (ACTIVE)? Ans. Every Company […]
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India (GOI) wide notification dated 19th February, 2019 amended the Companies (Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2014. These rules may be called the “Companies (Adjudication of Penalties) Amendment Rules, 2019”. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. Powers exercised by Central […]
MCA introduces new e-form INC 22A – also known as e-Form ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification) by issuing Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019. Let us have a quick analysis of the newly amended Rule. 1) e-form INC 22A (Active) Applicable to? The eForm INC 22A is applicable to every Company Incorporated on or […]
MCA – E-FORM ACTIVE to be filed before 25.04.2019 for All Companies incorporated on or before 31.12.2017-Fine Rs.10000 Filing of e-form ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification) Applicable on :- Every Company Incorporated on or before 31/12/2017. (However, Companies whose due Financial Statements or Annual Return or both are not will not be able […]
MCA has notified vide ‘Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2019‘ fees for filing of new notified e -form ACTIVE. Fees will be Rs. Nil for filing till 25.04.2019 and Rs. 10000/- for Filing after 25.04.2019. Government of India MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Notification New Delhi, 21st February, 2019 G.S.R. 143(E).—In exercise of the […]
Central Government notifies Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019 mandated vide new rule that Every company incorporated on or before the 31st December, 2017 shall file the particulars of the company and its registered office, in e-Form ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification) on or before 25.04.2019. GOVERNMENT OF’ INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New […]
One-time Return of deposits (Form DPT 3) to be filed by Every Company According to the Rule 16 of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, Every Company which is eligible to receive deposits is required to file a return once in a year in Form DPT 3. The due date of the filling of the […]
(1) This Ordinance may be called the Companies (Amendment) Second Ordinance, 2019. (2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 2nd day of November, 2018.
Mandatory Return of Payment due to Micro & Small Enterprises [ As notified by MCA vide Notification No. 368(E) dated 22/Jan/2019 ] Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued Notification directing all companies whose payments to micro & small enterprise ( as defined by MSMED Act, 2006 ) suppliers exceed forty five days from the date […]
√ Applicable Section: Section 13 – Alteration of Memorandum Section 14 – Alteration of Articles Section 18 – Conversion of Companies Already Registered i.e., Public to Private Section 117 – Filing of Resolution √ Applicable Rule: Rule 41 of The Companies (Incorporation) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2018 Rule 33 The Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2016 √ Procedure: […]
