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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 54930 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 390 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 1296 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 408 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 993 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 378 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 15996 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


eForm INC-6- One Person Company & Private Company – Application for Conversion

December 8, 2021 9732 Views 0 comment Print

 eForm INC-6 – One Person Company and Private Company – Application for Conversion Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm Section and Rule Number(s) e-Form INC-6 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 18 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 6 and 7(4) of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. Purpose of the e-Form […]

eForm STK-2 – Application by company to ROC for removing its name from register of Companies

December 8, 2021 44985 Views 0 comment Print

eForm STK-2 – Application by company to ROC for removing its name from register of Companies Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm Section and Rule Number(s) eForm STK-2 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 4, 5, 6 & 8 of the Companies (Removal of […]

How to convert a Public Company into Private Company

December 8, 2021 2703 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure For Conversion of Public Company Into Private Company STEP – I  Convene Board Meeting of Directors: -To consider in principle Approval for conversion of Public Company into Private Company by altering Articles. -Get Approval to Alteration in   Article of Association and Memorandum of Association and recommending the proposal for members’ consideration by way of […]

Analysis on Dividend Chapter of Companies Act, 2013

December 8, 2021 129522 Views 2 comments Print

When company earns a profit or surplus, it is able to pay a proportion of the profit as a dividend to shareholders. Any amount not distributed is taken to be re-invested in the business. Applicable provisions: Chapter VIII- Declaration and Payment of Dividend (Section 123 to 127) read with Companies, (Declaration and Payment of Dividend), […]

All about filing of eForm CHG-8

December 8, 2021 21768 Views 0 comment Print

eForm CHG-8 – Application to Central Government for extension of time for filing particulars of registration of creation / modification / satisfaction of charge OR for rectification of omission or misstatement of any particular in respect of creation/ modification/ satisfaction of charge Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm CHG-8 Section 77(1) of the Companies […]

MCA clarifies on passing of Ordinary & Special resolutions by companies

December 8, 2021 5514 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification on passing of Ordinary and Special resolutions by the companie– MCA clarifies that it has allowed companies to conduct their EGMs through Video Conference (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) or transact items through postal ballot in accordance with framework provided in the aforesaid Circulars up to 30th June, 2022. All other requirements […]

MCA to take action against companies not adhering to timelines for AGM

December 8, 2021 3612 Views 0 comment Print

MCA clarified that companies which have not adhered to relevant timelines for holding of AGM shall be liable to legal action under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.

eForm NDH-2 – Application to Regional Director for extension of time

December 8, 2021 10071 Views 0 comment Print

Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm NDH-2 Rule Number(s) eForm NDH-2 is required to be filed pursuant to to sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of Nidhi Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Rule 5: (3) If a Nidhi is not complying with clauses (a) or (d) of sub-rule (1) above, it shall […]

eForm RD GNL-5 – Form for filing Addendum for Rectification of Defects or Incompleteness

December 7, 2021 5592 Views 0 comment Print

Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm RD GNL-5 Rule Number(s) eForm RD GNL-5 is required to be filed pursuant to Rule 40 and 41 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Rule 40: Application under sub-section (41) of section 2 for change in financial year (1) The application for […]

eForm RD-1 – Applications made to Regional Director

December 7, 2021 28884 Views 0 comment Print

Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm RD-1 Section and Rule Number(s) eForm RD-1 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 16 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 40 and Rule 41 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 Purpose of the eForm A company can seek approval from Regional Director by filing application […]

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