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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Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOP) and Sweat Equity Shares are two methods of issuing shares by a company to its employees and also can increase the share capital of the Company. Both ESOP and Sweat Equity Shares are issued as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, […]
Number of Directors Requirement in different companies: As per section 2(10) “Board of Directors” or “Board”, in relation to a company, means the collective body of the Directors of the company; As per section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 every company shall have a minimum number of: 3 directors in the case of a […]
In this article, we will have insight over the applicable provisions of certain most common sections (yet vital) of the Companies Act 2013, which we come through day in and day out during Audit and Assurance assignments. CARO 2020 CARO 2020 is applicable to all companies including foreign companies w.e.f 1st April 2021. Following are […]
Ministry of the Corporate Affairs vide notification dated January 22, 20219 inserted the Explanation under rule 16 of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. This clarified that every company other than the Government Company required to file form DPT-3 on an annual basis for those transactions which are not considered as deposits i.e. for […]
As per Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013, any Change in the Registered Office of the Company, shall be reported to Ministry of Corporate Affairs, further many companies due to various reasons tend to change their Registered Office of the company. A. PROCESS OF SHIFTING OF REGISTERED OFFICE WITHIN LOCAL LIMITS OF THE CITY. […]
Exemption from Chapter XXII: Companies Incorporated Outside India Central Government hereby exempts (a) foreign companies; (b) companies incorporated or to be incorporated outside India, whether the company has or has not established, or when formed may or may not establish, a place of business in India,, from the provisions of sections 387 to 392 (both […]
MCA notifies Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Amendment Rules, 2021 vide Notification No. G.S.R. 538(E) dated 5th August, 2021. In Rule 2(1)(c) of the Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 2014, the following explanation is inserted: “Explanation– For the purposes of this clause, electronic based offering of securities, subscription thereof or listing of securities in the […]
Wlectronic based offering of securities, subscription thereof or listing of securities in the International Financial Services Centres set up under section 18 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005) shall not be construed as ‘electronic mode’ for the purpose of clause (42) of section 2 of the Act.
Amendment of CSR Policy and Formulation of CSR Annual Action Plan under Companies Act, 2013 The concept of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) was introduced under the Companies Act, 2013 with the enforcement of Section 135 under the Act. Companies have certain responsibilities towards the stakeholders including the society in which it operates. Thus, the companies […]
There is no definition of the term ‘Shell Company’ in the Companies Act. It normally refers to a company without active business operation or significant assets, which in some cases are used for illegal purpose such as tax evasion, money laundering, obscuring ownership, benami properties etc. This was stated by Union Minister of State for […]
