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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Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 14 of the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 contains provisions of private placements of securities. Recently, both Section 42 and Rule 14 have undergone amendments by way of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 and the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Second Amendment Rules, 2018.
Brief Introduction of an Independent Director On a brief go through with Section 149 & Schedule IV i.e. Code of Conduct for Independent Directors, it has been provided that the appointment of Independent Director is subject to the approval of members in the general meeting. As per the Companies Act, 2013 a separate criterion has been […]
Everyone knows High Court and Supreme Court but few People like CA/CS/Lawyers know NCLT & NCLAT. Lets through light on this topic in very simple language for better understanding of student and Public at Large. Introduction: – NCLT, National Company Law Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body to regulate and resolve Civil Corporate disputes. Whereas, NCLAT, […]
Background- As per Section 62(1) of the Companies act, 2013 if the Company decides to issue fresh shares, these should be offered to existing shareholders in proportion to existing persons who are holders of equity shares. ‘Right Issue’ means offering shares to existing members in proportion to their existing share holding. The object is, of […]
Procedure For Reduction Of Share Capital Under Section 66 Read With NCLT (Procedure For Reduction Of Share Capital) Rules, 2016 i. Convene a Board Meeting to approve the reduction of share capital and fixing the date of general meeting of the company. ii. Hold the general meeting and have the Special Resolution passed. iii. File […]
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF STAMP DUTY: A. First Company will Allot Shares. B. Company will issue Share Certificates within 60 days of Allotment of Shares. C. PREPARE DOCUMENTS: After issue of shares, Stamp duty shall be paid to the exchequer of government within 30 (Thirty) days from issue of Share Certificates. Following documents shall be […]
In this article, we shall discuss about the provisions for offer and allotment of shares by way of right issue as governed by Section 62 of the Companies Act, 2013.
There may be times when you want to change the share structure of your company; either by adding a new shareholder or by changing the existing proportion of shares between shareholders. A share transfer is the process of transferring existing shares from one person to another; either by sale or gift. The securities of a […]
REVISION/ REOPENING OF BOOKS OF ACCOUNT Companies Act 2013 has provided a mechanism for revision or reopening of financials statement of a Company, even in a situation where it has already been approved by the company at its AGM or circulated to the members or filed with ROC. Revision or reopening of accounts can be […]
The ministry of corporate affairs has vide its notification dated 10th September 2018 has amended the “the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014, by inserting a new rue 9A after existing rule 9. This amendment is applicable from 2nd October 2018. This new rule talks about compulsory dematerialization of shares of all public companies. […]
