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...
– In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 396, 398, 399, 403 and section 404, read with sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules to amend the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014, namely:-
OPC provides a whole new bracket of opportunities for those who look forward to start their own ventures with a structure of organized business. OPC will give the young businessman all benefits of a private limited company which categorically means they will have access to credits, bank loans, limited liability, legal protection for business, access to market etc all in the name of a separate legal entity.
In continuation of General Circular No. 6 of 2014, I am directed to inform that w.e.f. 28th April 2014, 46 e-forms including 3 general e-forms will be available for filing by the stakeholders. The 3 General e-Forms will be used for filing 17 forms which are not available as e-forms as on date.
Anil Kumar Popli, FCS I would like to discuss some of the major changes which have major impact on corporate workings and corporate should be aware and take necessary action at the earliest and make policy with respect to restructuring of Board of Directors, acceptance of deposits, allotment of shares, alteration of objects and Memorandum/Articles […]
1. Removal of Auditor appointed u/s 139 – before expiry of his term Reasonable opportunity of being heard is to be provided to the concerned auditor Previous approval of the CG is required as per manner prescribed Special Resolution should be passed approving the above removal
I would like to once again inform you that your Council is in constant dialogue with the concerned authorities to alleviate the concerns of the profession emanating from the Rules under the Companies Act, 2013. The following is being sought in the interest of compliance and governance:
Overview of various sections for Auditor’s responsibility under Companies Act, 2013 and detailed analysis of Section 139. Certain Sections of Companies Act, 1956 which are now not in existence as per Companies Act, 2013 are as follows:
Companies Act, 2013 – Statement of Notification of Rules Particulars of Rules Effective date 1 Companies (Specification of definitions details) Rules, 2014 01/04/2014 2 Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 01/04/2014 3 Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 01/04/2014 4 Companies (Declaration and Payment of Dividend) Rules, 2014 01/04/2014 5 Companies (Audit and Auditors) […]
Finally, the long awaited moment has come for you to retire and your son, the Companies Act, 2013 to take charge of the affairs. Finally, the new Act will take your place in entirety as karta of the Corporate Gamut of the country. Everyone will get busy understanding his nature, his importance, his provisions and consequences of disobeying him.
List of Sections in Companies Act, 2013 (vis-a-vis Sections in Old Act) where the Articles of Association can override provisions of the Act or prescribe the limits / conditions in certain cases – in which a checklist can be made to decide which Articles from existing articles are required to be changed :
