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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 54990 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 426 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 1317 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 261 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 300 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 417 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 366 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 1776 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 1014 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 9351 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 87 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 111 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 117 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 192 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 381 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 16041 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 510 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 276 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 183 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 309 Views 0 comment Print


Penalty Imposed for Missing Director Identity Proof in DIR-12 Filing

October 8, 2025 2235 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai levied a ₹25,000 penalty for failure to attach proof of identity and address of a newly appointed director in Form DIR-12, violating Section 152(5) read with Rule 8. The lapse was treated as an inadvertent but punishable compliance error.

ROC Mumbai Imposes Penalty for Incorrect Disclosure of Board Meetings in Annual Return

October 8, 2025 861 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies, Mumbai, penalized a private company and its two directors ₹5,000 each for inaccurately stating the number of board meetings in the FY 2020–21 annual return, violating Section 92(1)(f) read with Section 450 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Penalty Imposed for Improper Maintenance of Minutes Books under Companies Act

October 7, 2025 954 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Delhi imposed penalties for failing to consecutively number minutes books of board and general meetings for FY 2014–15 to 2016–17, violating Section 118(11) of the Companies Act. The order underscores that accurate and sequential recordkeeping is a legal mandate.

The Definitive 7-Step Guide to Subsequent Auditor Appointment Under Companies Act, 2013

October 7, 2025 3039 Views 0 comment Print

The appointment and re-appointment of a Statutory Auditor is a critical compliance requirement for every company under the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act). Section 139 of the Act, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, governs the procedure, tenure, and conditions for the appointment and subsequent re-appointment of auditors.

Unpacking Cost Records and Cost Audit: Key Compliance for Indian Companies under the Companies Act, 2013

October 7, 2025 3507 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 of India’s Companies Act mandates cost record maintenance (Form CRA-1) for companies in specified sectors with over Rs.35 Cr turnover. A cost audit is compulsory if turnovers exceed higher thresholds (Rs.50 Cr/Rs.100 Cr overall).

Schedule III – Balance Sheet Builder Tool

October 7, 2025 184482 Views 3 comments Print

Balance Sheet builder helps in preparing balance sheets and financial statements for Indian companies according to the Non-Ind-AS format. It is an Excel tool that automates every step of the process. From importing data to exporting PDFs, this tool streamlines tasks, saves time, and ensures accuracy.

OPC Compliance Paradox: Decoding the Due Dates for AOC-4 & MGT-7A

October 7, 2025 2181 Views 0 comment Print

One Person Company (OPC) compliance guide: Though exempt from AGM, the AOC-4 deadline is 180 days from FY end (Sept 27th). MGT-7A is due 60 days from adopted accounts resolution (Nov 26th).

Draft Board Resolution For Appointment of Company Secretary

October 7, 2025 6672 Views 0 comment Print

Official board resolution for appointing Company Secretary under Sections 2(24) and 203 of Companies Act, 2013, outlining duties and authorizing a director to file necessary forms.

A Simple Excel-Based Compliance Tool for Small Companies and Professionals

October 4, 2025 9381 Views 3 comments Print

Simple Excel tool automates compliance checks for small businesses and professionals. Input 8 metrics to instantly confirm applicability of 35 statutory requirements.

Vague Accumulation Purpose Not Fatal, ITAT Upholds Section 11(2) Benefit

October 4, 2025 636 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal ruled that stating “for objects of the trust” in Form 10 is sufficient if supported by a Board Resolution specifying use for scholarships. Disallowance by CIT(A) was set aside, highlighting substance over form in charitable trusts.

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