CA, CS, CMA : The reform shifts routine compliance to para-professionals, creating fee pressure and client shifts. Professionals must move towar...
Company Law : This explains how Company Secretaries ensure legal, governance, and compliance preparedness before listing. The key takeaway is th...
CA, CS, CMA : Effective study strategies for CS students, including overcoming challenges like lack of focus and poor presentation. Learn tips f...
CA, CS, CMA : Explore how the role of a company secretary has transformed from a traditional administrative position to a strategic governance p...
CA, CS, CMA : A summary of how AI is reshaping the role of Company Secretaries in India, from automating compliance tasks to new responsibilitie...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The representation points out that e-form design is imposing requirements beyond the law. It seeks alignment of system validations...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
CA, CS, CMA : ICSI has opened empanelment for General Observers with detailed eligibility conditions to maintain fairness. It emphasizes indepen...
CA, CS, CMA : ICSI broadened eligibility criteria to allow final-year students and various professional streams to register. The decision enhanc...
Income Tax : Supreme Court held that as per regulation 114(4) of the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 election can be challenged by the ca...
Corporate Law : Sanjay Ghiya Vs Union Of India (Rajasthan High Court) Rajasthan High Court held that CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Or COMPANY SECRETARIES ...
CA, CS, CMA : Avenue for seeking certified copies as well as inspection is provided both in the Right to Information Act and in Company Secretar...
CA, CS, CMA : Working experience as an Assistant Company Secretary or a Management Trainee cannot be treated as equal to a Company Secretary so ...
Company Law, Corporate Law : Practicing professionals are prohibited from acting as full time directors. They can only act as non-executive directors not perfo...
Company Law : The case involved non-compliance with mandatory appointment of a whole-time company secretary. The authority held that delayed rec...
Company Law : The authority penalized prolonged non-compliance with mandatory appointment requirements under Section 203. Despite later rectific...
Company Law : Holds that failure to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary within the statutory timeline attracts penalty under section 203(5). ...
Company Law : The ROC held that non-appointment of a mandatory Company Secretary within the prescribed timeline constitutes a serious compliance...
Company Law : The issue involved non-compliance with mandatory appointment of a Company Secretary. The authority imposed penalties for violation...
Every listed company and every other public company having a paid-up share capital of Five crore rupees or more shall have whole-time key managerial personnel. And Further this Limit Increased to Ten Crore or More & Applicable in respect of FY Commencing on or after 01-04-2020.
ICSI Approved a uniform minimum stipend of Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only) per month for the students (both Executive & Professional Programme) registering for Practical Training (Company/Company Secretary in whole-time practice/other entities) on or after 01st August, 2023.
We have published below AML & CFT guidelines for professionals with Certificates of Practice (CoP) from ICAI, ICSI, and ICMAI. These guidelines aim to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing activities. It covers reporting obligations, risk assessments, and the role of Statutory Bodies (SRBs) in supervision and monitoring. The AML & CFT guidelines […]
Get insights into the obligations of reporting entities under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. Read about the role of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and the AML & CFT guidelines for professionals.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has written a letter to the Secretary of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, requesting the introduction of the Company Law and LLP Law Settlement Scheme, 2023. The ICSI aims to address the challenges faced by stakeholders in filing e-forms and seeks relief for pending documents. This article […]
MCA recently imposed a penalty of ₹19.92 Lakh on R.R. Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. for failing to appoint a Company Secretary, in violation of Section 203 of Companies Act, 2013.
Learn about the role and significance of company secretaries in ensuring compliance and good governance in businesses. Understand the legal framework and recent adjudication orders related to the appointment of company secretaries.
Explore the pivotal role of company secretaries as they transform into insolvency professionals and aid in corporate restructuring. Learn how their expertise paves the way for effective resolution of distressed companies.
Facing technical difficulties in registering for the upcoming PMQ, Certificate, and Crash Courses at ICSI? Learn about the temporary disruption, revised timetable, and how we’re rectifying the situation. Contact our support team for assistance.
Explore the rise of backdoor IPOs in India, a concerning financial trend allowing companies to bypass traditional IPO processes. Delve into implications, regulatory responses, and the crucial role of Company Secretaries in maintaining corporate governance.
