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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
Company Law : Section 56 of Companies Act, 2013 requires execution of a proper instrument of transfer for transfer of interest of a member in a ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...
Income Tax : In a commercial suit regarding specific performance, High Court had allowed a Civil Revision Petition by setting aside the order o...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching t...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
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...
We have heard a lot about non-profit organization and companies with charitable objectives. The concept of Section 8 companies was introduced in the Companies Act 2013 that permitted companies with charitable objectives. These companies are registered without the words ‘Limited’ or ‘Private Limited’. The main objectives behind Section 8 companies are to promote commerce, art, […]
Prohibitions, Relaxations, and exemption in case of Loan transactions entered into by the company. The very routine transactions which almost all companies are willing to make for the rotation of money or whatsoever purpose it may be. There are four subsections of section 185 of the companies act 2013. Section 185 (1) :- No company […]
Key Points of Private Placement under Section 42 of Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 PRIVATE PLACEMENT{Explanation I of Section 42(3)} Private Placement means any offer or invitation to subscribe or issue of securities to a select group of persons by a company (other than by way […]
Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines an OPC as a company which has only person as a member. The very concept of an OPC is that it shall have only one member. Only an individual can form an OPC. The minimum and maximum number of member in an OPC is one. The minimum […]
A branch office setup is most suitable for person resident outside India who wants to extent their head office business in India also or need a temporary business setup in India. Most foreign companies use this mode to explore Indian market without having any long-term commitment. Eligibility for opening a Branch office A person resident […]
Practical Aspects On Incorporation of Foreign Subsidiary Company In India and The Indian Company Law on Names, Notary, Apostillation and Consularisation The Indian Companies Act, 2013 (Act) allows the incorporation of Subsidiary Company of Foreign Company in India. The Subsidiary Company of Foreign Company means either controls the composition of the Board of directors or […]
Important FAQs to Understand Register of Members, Debenture Holders or Any Other Security Holders {Section 88 of Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014} 1. Where is the Register of Members maintained under Companies Act, 2013? Ans. Every Company shall maintain register of members from the date of its registration in […]
Procedure for incorporating section 8 companies: (1) Where it is proved to the satisfaction of the Central Government that a person or an association of persons proposed to be registered under this Act as a limited company— (a) has in its objects the promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of […]
The Capital or say fund is backbone if every business. So, this fund is called as Capital in case of Company. The amount of share capital or equity financing a company has can change over time. A company that wishes to raise more equity can obtain authorization to issue and sell additional shares, thereby increasing […]
Key features of SPICe+ for Greater Ease of Doing Business As part of Government of India’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) initiatives, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has deployed a new Web Form christened ‘SPICe+’ (pronounced ‘SPICe Plus’) replacing the earlier SPICe form. SPICe+ offers 11 services by 3 Central Govt Ministries & Departments (Ministry […]
