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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 54924 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 360 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 1287 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 252 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 297 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 402 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 1773 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 984 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 9318 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 75 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 375 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 15966 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 501 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


NFRA debars CA from practice for 5 years & imposes penalty of Rs. 5 lakh

September 19, 2022 54000 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA imposes monetary penalty of Rs Five Lakhs upon CA Rajiv Bengal In addition he is debarred for Five years from being appointed as an auditor or internal auditor or from undertaking any audit in respect of financial statements or internal audit of the functions and activities of any company or body corporate.

Amendment in Small Company- A Move toward Ease of Doing Business

September 19, 2022 7452 Views 4 comments Print

It seems that MCA frequently amending the definition of Small Company to provide many advantages to Corporates. This move of MCA is expected to lighten the compliance burden of about 400,000 companies in India.

Schedule III Additional Requirements – Checklist with Referencer

September 19, 2022 26529 Views 0 comment Print

Ensure compliance with Schedule III Additional Requirements using our comprehensive checklist and referencer. Ideal for Small & Medium Sized Companies, this audit tool covers the latest changes effective from 01.04.2021. Navigate through Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss disclosures, from rounding off figures to details on shareholding, current maturities of LT borrowings, ageing schedules, property holdings, and financial ratios. Simplify your financial reporting with our easy-to-follow checklist, aiding your company’s adherence to the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.

Analysis of amendment to Definition of Small Company u/s 2(85) & Key Considerations

September 17, 2022 46350 Views 3 comments Print

Explore the latest amendment to the definition of Small Company under Section 2(85) of The Companies Act, 2013, as per the MCAs Notification No. G.S.R. 700(E) dated 15th September 2022. Gain insights into key considerations, revised limits, and the impact on ease of doing business. Understand the exemptions provided to small companies, including aspects like cash flow statement preparation, CARO 2020 reporting, auditor rotation, and internal financial controls.

Conceptual View on Companies Act, 2013

September 17, 2022 3174 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act, 2013 is a landmark legislation with a far reaching impact on all companies incorporated in India. The act is more outward looking and has been developed with a motive to keep in align with the international requirements. It is expected to set the tone for a more modern legislation which enables growth and prospects in the corporate sector in India.

Historical Regime of Company Legislation in India

September 17, 2022 29835 Views 0 comment Print

Company Legislation in India started with the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1850 which was based on the  England Corporate Law, 1844. The act provided for the incorporation of the Company without  obtaining a Royal Charter or Sanction by a Special Act of Parliament.

Tagging of Fixed assets

September 16, 2022 9996 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the importance of asset tagging for businesses in tracking and managing fixed assets. Learn about different types of asset tags, such as barcodes, QR codes, RFID tags, GPS trackers, and NFC tags, and how they contribute to theft prevention, maintenance schedules, and real-time tracking. Find out the significance of data gathered in a digitized asset register, including location, users, purchase history, maintenance schedules, and depreciation value. Ensure a comprehensive tagging process for a holistic view of owned assets with data cleaning, uploading, initial tagging, and updating of Fixed Asset Registers (FAR).

ICSI Request for exemption from delayed filing fee for Charge related forms

September 16, 2022 6921 Views 2 comments Print

Keeping in view the technical difficulties faced by  stakeholders, ICSI request MCA to consider granting exemption from delayed filing fee for these 5 charge related forms, i.e., Form CHG-1, CHG-4, CHG-6, CHG-8 & CHG-9 till October 15, 2022.

Company IPO – Hiring of Investment Bank

September 16, 2022 3987 Views 0 comment Print

Once a company ensures compliance as mentioned in my previous article ‘Company IPO and Challenges’ with all requirements, the company should prepare for the launch of its IPO. First step to the Launch of Company IPO is the hiring of an investment bank

Obligation to Indicate Director Identification Number (DIN)

September 16, 2022 10158 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the obligation to mention Director Identification Number (DIN) in returns as per Section 158 of the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about the recent penalty imposed on M/s. Premier Solution Private Limited for non-compliance. Take immediate actions to ensure DIN is correctly indicated in all filings with ROC, NCLT, and other authorities to avoid penalties. Disclaimer: This article provides general guidance and should not be considered specific professional advice. For personalized assistance, consult with Affluence Advisory Private Limited.

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