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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As per Sec 10A of Companies Act, 2013 (1) A company incorporated after the commencement of the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 and having a share capital shall not commence any business or exercise any borrowing powers unless— (a) a declaration is filed by a director within a period of one hundred and eighty days of […]
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 which is incorporated on or […]
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has come up with a stringent move by amending the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 vides Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019 dated February 21, 2019 and to be made effective from February 25, 2019. The newly inserted Rule 25A is the next real jolt which the Ministry has cast at the […]
Background: With intent to e-verify the presence of registered offices of the Companies the MCA has come up with an amendment to the Companies Act, 2013.The MCA vide its Notification dated 22.02.2019, inserted a new Rule, i.e. Rule 25A after Rule 25 in the Companies (Incorporation) Rule, 2014. The new rule desires that the Companies […]
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. 1. Which Company Has To File E-Form Active (Active Company Tagging Identities And Verification) (INC-22A)? Rule 25A mandates every company incorporated on or before the 31st December 2017 shall file the particulars of the company […]
Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide its notification dated 21st February, 2019 amended Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 by by insertion of new rule 25A i.e. ‘Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification (ACTIVE)’. Applicability: Every Company incorporated on or before 31st December 2017 (Eligible Companies) shall file the particulars of the company and its registered office in e-form ACTIVE (INC […]
Registered Office Tagging and Verification Ministry of Corporate affairs introduced Rule 25A in Companies (incorporation) Rules, 2014 for submitting of particulars of Companies and Tagging and Verification for Registered Offices in a Form called INC-22A: What is Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification? Every company incorporated on or before the 31st December, 2017 shall file […]
MUCH AWAITED MCA AMENDMENT: WRITE – UP ON ACTIVE COMPANY TAGGING IDENTITIES AND VERIFICATION (ACTIVE) – FORM NO. INC 22A A. Background for such amendment and requirement of such form: Section 12(9) of the Companies Act 2013 – .Inserted by the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance,2019 dated 14.01.2019 which says that: If the Registrar has reasonable cause […]
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs through notification dated 21st February 2019 has introduced the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019. Under the new rules, all companies registered before 31st December 2017 are required to file eForm ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification) – INC 22A on or before 25th April 2019. Failure to file e-Form […]
E-Form Active (Active Company Tagging Identities And Verification)-Detailed Analysis MCA vide its notification dated February 21, 2019 once again came up with another bold move against inactive companies by inserting a new Rule 25A under the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 asking KYC of companies & its registered office. Lets have a detailed analysis of the […]
