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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ACTIVE COMPANY TAGGING IDENTITIES AND VERIFICATION 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. Provided that any company which has not filed its due financial statements under section 137 […]
All about Significant Beneficial Ownership In order to bring more clarity and transparency MCA has notified the amendments to the Companies (Significant Beneficial Ownership) Rules, 2018 dated 08.02.2019 vide Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Amendment Rules, 2019. The amendments inter alia pertain to widening the definition and scope of “significant beneficial owner” to include direct and indirect ownership, […]
Who shall file MSME FORM I? All Companies who has outstanding dues to Micro or small enterprises more than 45 days from the date of acceptance or the date of deemed acceptance of the goods or services.
MCA Notifies amendment in Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 Introduction: Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) had on 21st February, 2019 Notified the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019 in which Rule 25A is inserted, which will be effective from 25th February 2019. This newly inserted Rule 25A mandated as follow: Rule 25A: ACTIVE , which means Active […]
E-FORM 22A (OR E-FORM ACTIVE) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019 vide notification dated February 21, 2019. These Rules shall come into force from February 25, 2019. ♣ PURPOSE: Every company incorporated on or before December 31, 2017 shall file such particulars of the company and its registered […]
Article explains Eligible Companies under Rule 25A of The Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 as inserted vide Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019. , Last Date of Filing INC-22A, Companies Who Are Restricted To File INC-22A (ACTIVE), Consequences For Not Filing E-FORM ACTIVE, Requirements of E-FORM ACTIVE, Signing Of E-FORM ACTIVE and Companies Which Are Not Required […]
Now, e-Form INC.22A –ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification is available on MCA21 Company Forms Download page w.e.f 25th February 2019. Applicable on: Every Company Incorporated on or before 31/12/2017. Restriction: any company which has not filed its due financial statements under section 137 or due annual returns under section 92 or both with the […]
[ As Updated till Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2019] A] Brief Information : Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 covering Section 73 to Section 76A deals with the Acceptance of Deposits by Companies. Section 73(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 prohibits every company other than Banking Company & NBFC to accept deposits […]
A BRIEF: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) vide its notification dated 21st February, 2019 introduced the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019 which shall be effective from 25th February, 2019. GOVERNING RULES/ PROVISIONS: Rule 25A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 Annexures- the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 APPLICABILITY: To every company incorporated […]
It is hereby clarified that Form DPT-3 shall be used for filing return of deposit or particulars of transaction not considered as deposit or both by every Company other than Government Company
