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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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Mandatory Dematerialisation of Securities for Public & Private Companies: Legal Framework

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...

May 21, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act 2013 vs Companies Law Amendment Bill 2026

Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...

May 20, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Shifting Registered Office Outside Local Limits Within Same State (Under Different ROC Jurisdiction)

Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...

May 20, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

Transfer of Member Interest in No Share Capital Company

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 ...

May 18, 2026 780 Views 0 comment Print

E-Adjudication & Virtual Hearings Transforming Corporate Governance

Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...

May 16, 2026 483 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Provisional List of 1314 Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2024-2025

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...

May 10, 2026 4893 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Issues, Seeks Urgent Compliance Fixes

Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...

May 8, 2026 17883 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA issues Audit Quality Inspection Guidelines

Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...

May 1, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request MCA to permit filing of Forms during liquidation process

Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...

April 18, 2026 1407 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Consultation on Filing Reforms & Simplifying Compliance for Viksit Bharat 2047

Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...

April 17, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


In TDS Payment dispute, filing of Sale Deed documents was necessary to prove sale consideration

Income Tax : In a commercial suit regarding specific performance, High Court had allowed a Civil Revision Petition by setting aside the order o...

May 21, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Allows Fresh Reply in NDH-4 Rejection Cases Due to Opportunity of Hearing

Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...

May 16, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

Dale & Carrington Vs. P.K. Prathapan (2004): Legal Analysis & Narrative Brief

Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...

April 6, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

Writ not entertained since alternative remedy of approaching NCLAT available

Company Law : Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching t...

April 6, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Dismisses Plea as Preference Share Extension Within 20-Year Limit Needs No Approval

Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...

April 3, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No Multiplicative Penalty for Single Private Placement Violation: ROC Pune

Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...

May 21, 2026 2106 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

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 ...

May 21, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty Due to 46-Day Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment

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...

May 21, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty as Private Placement Funds Were Used Before PAS-3 Filing

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...

May 21, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to Incorrect AGM Date in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

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...

May 21, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Change in Registered Office Address within Local Limits Change of Registered Office Address within local limits of City, town or village

October 27, 2020 8070 Views 0 comment Print

Registered office address of the Company is the Address which is visible on Master Data of the Company. As per Section 12 and other applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013, it is mandatory to have a Registered Office address for the Company registered with Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Even, if registered Office address for Correspondence […]

Exemption from Non-compliance of minimum residency of Director/Partner

October 27, 2020 3414 Views 0 comment Print

Exemption from Non-compliance of minimum residency of Director/Partner in India for a period of at least 182 days in FY 2020-21 for Companies and LLPs u/s 149(3) In order to support and enable Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in India to focus on taking necessary special measures to address the COVID-19 threat, including the […]

Compliance Calendar under Companies Act, 2013

October 26, 2020 6150 Views 1 comment Print

In order to assist the Corporate Professionals, an attempt is made to prepare compliance calendar under Companies Act, 2013 as amended from time to time till date: Section No. of CA, 2013 Brief of Provisions E-form/ form and Remarks Time Limit Permissible Applicability Listed Compa-nies Unlisted Compa-nies Pvt Ltd Co 88 Every Company to keep […]

Different Statutory Registers under Companies Act, 2013

October 26, 2020 17412 Views 0 comment Print

Transparency is very important for the society likewise Ministry of Corporate Affairs has implemented The Companies Act, 2013 in such a way that it every company run their in business in clear and transparent way. The Companies Act, 2013 and the rules states the preparation and maintenance of various registers as and when applicable to […]

Make joint audit mandatory for certain class of Companies: CVOCA

October 24, 2020 8310 Views 1 comment Print

We strongly believe that mandatory Joint Audit for large Companies is essential to improve Independence & audit quality in this challenging macro-economic environment.

Exemption from Non-compliance of minimum residency of Director

October 23, 2020 4818 Views 0 comment Print

Exemption from Non-compliance of minimum residency of Director/Partner in India for a period of at least 182 days in FY 2020-21 for Companies and LLPs (MCA Circular no. 36/2020 dated 20th October, 2020) In order to support and enable Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in India to focus on taking necessary special measures to […]

Setting up foreign Company In India !!!- A complete Guide

October 23, 2020 4326 Views 1 comment Print

INCORPORATION OF COMPANY BY FOREIGN NATIONALS? Incorporation of Company by Foreign Nationals/Non Resident Indian/Overseas Citizen Of India (OCI) is a cumbersome process and subject to Regulatory approvals. The laws which here are of concern are: 1. Companies Act, 2013 2. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. FEMA PERSPECTIVE Starting point of Foreign investment is inflow of […]

FAQs on Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020 (CFSS 2020)

October 23, 2020 49980 Views 2 comments Print

What is Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020 is all about? whom it will benefit? whom it will not? What would be the effect of these schemes? There would be numerous questions that might be bothering you.

Unlisted Public Limited Company and its Compliance

October 23, 2020 83520 Views 4 comments Print

Unlisted Public Limited Company and its Compliance Section 2(71) of the Companies Act, 2013 explained a Public Company. A Public Company is a company that offers shares to the general public and has Limited Liability with a minimum of 3 Directors and minimum of 7 members. Features of Unlisted Company: The shares of the Unlisted Public […]

Extension for FY 2020-21 of residency requirement for directors in India – Section 149 – Companies Act, 2013

October 23, 2020 11850 Views 0 comment Print

[MCA General Circular No. 36/2020 dated 20th October, 2020 – Special Measures under the Companies Act, 2013 and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 in view of COVID-19 outbreak- Extension-reg.]  Looking at continuous widespread of COVID-19, pandemic, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) has further issued General Circular No. 36/2020 dated 20th October, 2020 whereby MCA has further […]

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