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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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...
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Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
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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...
Companies Bill, 2013 was passed by Lok Sabha on the 18th December, 2012 and transmitted to Rajya Sabha for its concurrence. Rajya Sabha passed the Bill with amendments at its sitting held on the 8th August, 2013 and returned it to Lok Sabha on the 12th August, 2013. On 13 August 2013, the Lok Sabha […]
The salient features of the new Companies law are: Business friendly corporate Regulation/ pro-business initiatives; e-Governance Initiatives; Good Corporate Governance and CSR; Enhanced Disclosure norms; Enhanced accountability of Management; Stricter enforcement; Audit accountability; Protection for minority shareholders; Investor protection and activism; Better framework for insolvency regulation; and Institutional structure. Other important features of the Companies Bill, 2012 are:
• The Bill has 470 clauses as against 658 Sections in the existing Companies Act, 1956. • The entire bill has been divided into 29 chapters.• Many new chapters have been introduced, viz., Registered Valuers (ch.17); Government companies (ch. 23); Companies to furnish information or statistics (ch. 25); Nidhis (ch. 26); National Company Law Tribunal & Appellate Tribunal (ch. 27); Special Courts (ch. 28).
The much-awaited Companies Bill, 2012 has been passed by Rajya Sabha at today’s session. So now, let’s gear up for new rules and regulations for better Corporate Environment. CS S. N. Ananthasubramanian, President, Council of the ICSI welcomes the brand new, modern, growth oriented and futuristic Company Law passed by Rajya Sabha today (08.08.2013). On […]
Business scandals involving high profile organizations such as Enron and WorldCom have rocked the corporate world and be-come front-page news. This has shaken consumer confidence in both business leaders and the economy, creating concern about business ethics and governance. As a result, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important. Corporate Social Responsibility is a […]
Revision in Form and Content of Auditor’s Report [SA 700 Revised)/SA 705/SA706] & Implementation of the same- Articles Discusses on the following Topics :- Extant Provisions Under Companies Act 1956 Applicability Of CARO With Respect To Audit Report Revision In Form And Content Of Auditors Report Implication On SA 700 (Revised) Auditors Report
With a view to add transparency, fairness and independence in decision making to safeguard of stakeholders’ interest, the concept of Independent Directors was introduced. While the concept was till date applicable on Listed Public Companies, the New Company Law proposes to introduce the same upon big Public Companies as well.
Companies Bill, 2012 defines ‘One Person Company’ (OPS)as a Company which has only one person as member. Further, clause 3of the Bill provides that a Company may be formed for any lawful purpose by one person. One Person Company is a Private Company formed by subscribing the name of such one person to the Memorandum […]
CA Punkaj Jain OUTLINE Background of Companies Bill, 2012 Definition Audit & Auditors Penal provisions Loans and Investments Directors, KMP’s and Governance Corporate Social Responsibility Regulatory bodies (NCLT, NFRA, SFIO)
Companies Bill, 2012, after a very long journey and with many stumble blocks, has finally seen the light of day in Lok Sabha. After much speculation and eagerness on the subject, Lok Sabha finally approved the Bill on the night of 18th December, 2012.