The Companies Act 2013 is a crucial legislation in India governing the incorporation, functioning, and management of companies. Learn about the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act 2013.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
Company Law : Section 56 of Companies Act, 2013 requires execution of a proper instrument of transfer for transfer of interest of a member in a ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
Company Law : Provisional list of audit firms of listed companies yet to file NFRA-2 for 2023-24. Filing deadline was 30.11.2025; fines apply fo...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...
Income Tax : In a commercial suit regarding specific performance, High Court had allowed a Civil Revision Petition by setting aside the order o...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching t...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of e-Form PAS-3 relating to private placement allotment under Se...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai-II imposed penalty under Section 450 after a company incorrectly mentioned the AGM date in Form AOC-4 XBRL. The order h...
With insertion of 4th proviso in section 123(1), no Co. shall declare dividend unless carried over previous losses and depreciation not provided in previous year(s) are set off against profit of the company for the current year.
In pursuance of sections 4,7,12,152 and 153 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made there under- Single application for following in this form a. approval of name b. incorporation of a new company c. application for allotment of DIN d. supporting documents including details of Directors & subscribers, MoA and AoA etc. Once the eForm is processed and found complete, company would be registered and CIN would be allocated
Corporate Identity Number (CIN) :- Each Indian company (Listed or Unlisted) has a unique 21 Digit CIN (Corporate Identity Number). This is required to be quoted on all forms. Once this number is filled, company details are automatically filled in E-F
According to the latest World Bank report, India stands at the 142th position in terms of ease of doing business globally. No wonder, there have always been clamour and concern for bureaucratic hurdles which prevent the business to run efficiently and smoothly. One such hurdle was the bureaucratic procedure as to the incorporation of a […]
The limited liability partnership may change its name by following the procedure as laid down in the limited liability partnership agreement. Where the limited liability partnership agreement is silent on this matter, consent of all partners shall be required for changing the name of the limited liability partnership.
♠ Loans are the major source of funding for most of the Companies a part from their Share Capital. Companies borrow from various sources like banks and various other financial institutions. Whereas, Public Limited Companies borrow from mass public by accepting public deposits. Private Companies are strictly prohibited from accepting any loan or deposits from […]
Request for Comments On Exposure Draft of Guidance Note on Reporting on Fraud under Section 143 (12 ) of the Companies Act, 2013 Professional Development Committee of the Institute, has approved the release of Exposure Draft of Guidance Note on Reporting on Fraud under Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 in it’s 19th […]
Appointment of Auditor/s, casual vacancy -The Companies Act, 1956 read as :-As per section 224(3) where at an annual general meeting no auditors are appointed or re-appointed, the central Government may appoint a person to fill the vacancy. As per section 224(5) the first auditor or auditors of a company shall be appointed by the Board of directors within one month of the date of registration of the company;
The Draft of the Guidance Note on General Meetings (SS-2) proposed to be released is appended below for your valuable comments/suggestions, before release. In case, you feel any issue is not covered and is required to be added, you may send your comments/suggestions thereon.
CL&G:SSB:2015 Dated- 29th October 2015 Dear Professional Colleagues, As you are aware, the Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) are applicable to the companies w.e.f. 1st July 2015. SS-1 and SS-2 are a codified […]
