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Companies Act 2013

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.

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175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 54771 Views 2 comments Print

Minimum number of Meetings under Companies Act & Rules: FAQs

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 requires most companies to hold four Board Meetings annually, while OPCs, Small Companies, and Dormant Com...

July 6, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

Annual General Meeting Compliance Calendar for Listed Companies

Company Law : This guide provides a complete AGM compliance tracker covering pre-AGM, AGM-day, post-AGM, and IEPF obligations under the Companie...

July 3, 2026 1239 Views 1 comment Print

DIN Compliance Guide: Sections 153–159, DIR-3 KYC, DIR-6 & MCA Amendments 2026

Company Law : MCA has revised the Director KYC framework, requiring DIR-3 KYC (Web) only once every three financial years. The changes reduce co...

July 2, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Beware of Fraudulent Communications Impersonating MCA Officials

Company Law : MCA has cautioned stakeholders against phishing calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, fake websites, and ZIP attachments impersonating...

July 5, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks DRT Appearance Rights as CS Handle Complex Debt Recovery Matters

Company Law : ICSI has urged the Government to amend the law to allow Company Secretaries in Practice to appear before DRTs and DRATs. It argues...

June 27, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1767 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 927 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9291 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

Karti Chidambaram’s Salary & Family Accounts Defrozen; Other Asset Freeze Continues: NCLT Chennai

Company Law : NCLT retained the freeze on assets citing serious SFIO findings but ordered defreezing of the salary account and family members' a...

July 4, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

Winding-Up Transfer to NCLT Depends on Irreversible Corporate Death Stage: Calcutta HC

Corporate Law : The Court ruled that, without a transfer application and parallel insolvency proceedings, shifting a winding-up case to NCLT was u...

July 4, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

Refex Composite Scheme Gets NCLT Nod for Shareholders & Creditors Meetings

Company Law : NCLT permitted stakeholder meetings after accepting clarifications on forfeited warrants, disclosures, and scheme compliance under...

July 1, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 15900 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...

June 16, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect Director Appointment Date Was Filed in DIR-12

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...

June 12, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print


CSR Under Indian Law: Who Must Comply and How Much to Spend

December 4, 2025 3684 Views 0 comment Print

Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 requires eligible companies to spend 2% of average profits on approved CSR activities, ensuring corporate contributions to education, health, environment, and social development.

Fast-Track Mergers with recent Amendments under Companies Act, 2013

December 3, 2025 1917 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how the 2025 amendment expands eligibility for fast-track mergers and clarifies key compliance requirements, making restructurings faster and more cost-effective.

Penalty Imposed for Incorrect Disclosure of Board Meetings in Directors’ Report

December 3, 2025 1641 Views 0 comment Print

 The ROC held that misstating the number of board meetings violates Section 134(3)(b), leading to penalties on the company and directors even when the error is clerical.

₹4 Lakh Penalty for Issuing Private Placement Offer Before filing Board resolution

December 3, 2025 732 Views 0 comment Print

Naturedge Beverages issued a private placement offer before filing the Board resolution, resulting in penalties totaling ₹4,00,000 for the company and directors.

Government Strikes Off Over 1.85 Lakh Inactive Companies in 5 Years

December 3, 2025 597 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs removed non-operational companies under the Companies Act to ensure compliance and transparency. Suspicious cases are reported to agencies like ED and IT Department for monitoring.

Shell Companies Undefined in Companies Act, 2013: Central Govt

December 3, 2025 606 Views 0 comment Print

The Companies Act, 2013 does not define shell companies, but strict compliance actions under sections 92, 96, 137, and 248 continue. Companies failing statutory filings or engaging in fraud face inspections, investigations, and striking off.

Internal Audit under Companies Act, 2013: Thresholds, Appointment & Reporting Obligations

December 2, 2025 7734 Views 0 comment Print

Learn which companies must appoint internal auditors under Section 138, the eligibility criteria, and the statutory compliance steps to follow.

ROC Mumbai Imposes ₹80 lakh Penalty for Violating Private Placement Rules

December 2, 2025 906 Views 0 comment Print

This order highlights penalties for failing to keep private placement application money in a separate bank account. It clarifies that both the company and directors are collectively liable under Section 42(10).

MCA Imposes ₹3 Lakh Penalty for Non-Maintenance of Registered Office

December 2, 2025 768 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai penalizes a company and its directors ₹1,00,000 each for failing to maintain a registered office under Section 12(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Big Relief for Small Companies: MCA Notifies Higher Turnover & Capital Thresholds

December 2, 2025 6171 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment raises capital and turnover limits to the highest ever, enabling more companies to qualify for reduced compliance. expanded thresholds unlock major regulatory and cost benefits.

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