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...
Checklist for Name Change of Listed Company registered in India explains requirement under Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Act and Regulations and Relevant Stock Exchange Regulations. First step for name change of a Company is to convey a Board and file relevant resolution with ROC which needs to be approved by in Meeting of Shareholders, Further […]
The Auditing Standard on Audit Engagement (CSAS-1), formulated by Auditing Standards Board (ASB) of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and issued by the Council of the ICSI is mandatory for all the audit engagements accepted by the auditor on or after April 01, 2021. CSAS-1 is applicable to all the Practicing Company […]
Applicability of Filing Financial Statements in XBRL mode with Registrar of Companies: Below mentioned class of companies are required to file their financial statements and other documents under section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013 with the Registrar in e-form AOC-4 XBRL: -All companies listed in the stock exchange in India and their Indian subsidiaries. -All companies with a turnover of Rs. […]
Whether to file form ADT-1 for the appointment of first auditor or not? It is one of those contemporary issues which is frequently faced by many Companies and Professionals (including Auditors). To draw an inference about the requirement of filing form ADT-1 for the appointment of first auditor, let’s go through some of the relevant […]
Lot of entrepreneurs, wanting to start their new venture, get in touch with me. One common question all of them have is what should be the structure of their business entity. Although they are ready to take risks but at the same time also want a limited liability structure in case things go wrong. So, […]
Additional Fees Waiver by MCA Through Circular No. 11/2021 and 12/2021 Dated : 30/06/2021” MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) with latest notification dated 30.06.2021, in continuation of Circular no 06/2021 and 07/2021 dated 3rd May 2021 allow the additional fees waiver on the following 57 e-forms. The said forms can be filed without additional fees till 31st of […]
MCA allows Companies to transact all items through Video Conferencing or Audio-Visual means The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Ministry) vide its notification dated 15th June, 2021 has allowed Companies to conduct Board Meeting on all matters without restriction through Video Conferencing or other Audio-Visual Means by making amendment in Companies (Meetings of Board and its […]
A startup means a company that is still in the early stages of its business. A startup is a young company that has just started. Startups are usually small and are initially funded and managed by a handful of founders or a single person. These companies offer products or services that are currently not offered […]
One of the first step to become an entrepreneur is to incorporate a private company or a LLP. But how should one decide on whether to go with a Private Company or a LLP? For now, let us assume you have incorporated a private company. But does the process ends there? Well No! The process […]
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India Corporate Laws & Corporate Governance Committee The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 5th July, 2021 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Sub: Frequently Asked Questions on Circular regarding Relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013 issued by the Ministry of […]
