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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 54984 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 420 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 1305 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 258 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 414 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 1776 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 1005 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 9330 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 16032 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 504 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


Loan to Directors| Section 185 Provisions | Companies Act, 2013

September 10, 2020 3333 Views 0 comment Print

Legal Provision:- Section No. 185: 1. No company shall, directly or indirectly, give advance any loan, including any loan represented by a book debts to or give any guarantee or provide any security in connection with any loan taken by- Any director of company or of a company which is its holding company or any […]

Section 8 Company – NGO

September 10, 2020 6267 Views 0 comment Print

Like Trust and Society, Section 8 Company is also a legal form that NGO generally takes. This Form of organization is governed by Companies Act, 2013. These are the Limited Companies registered under Companies Act.

Importance of Annual Compliances for a “Company”

September 10, 2020 8295 Views 0 comment Print

Starting a company of your own may be a dream come true for you. However, most frequently, the persons intending to start a company are unaware of the important terms or compliances failing to comply which can lead them to expend hundreds or thousands in penalties. Apart from penalties, the company and its officers may also be required to […]

AGM Due Date Impasse for FY 2019-20 gets finally Resolved

September 10, 2020 37110 Views 1 comment Print

AGM Due Date Impasse for FY 2019-20 gets Finally Resolved. MCA Extends AGM & Annual Accounts Laying Date for around 12 Lakh Indian Companies by Three Months to 31.12.2020, from existing due date of 30.9.2020. 1. Legislative Provisions By virtue of the provisions of first proviso to section 96(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, every […]

AGM due date Extension- Brief Analysis with FAQ

September 10, 2020 39492 Views 11 comments Print

The ferocity of the novel COVID-19 virus has not been abated yet and the Nation as a whole has come together to fight against it. The virus not only impacted the health and life of the people but to the economy as a whole. Many governments and private offices and organizations are functioning with 50% […]

AGM due date extension by ROC in few States, will others follow

September 9, 2020 2121 Views 0 comment Print

ROC, NCT of Delhi & Haryana Extends AGM & Annual Accounts Laying Date for Delhi &Haryana based Companies by Three Months from the Due Date of 30.9.2020. Will Other States Follow? By virtue of the provisions of first proviso to section 96(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, every Indian Company is required to hold an […]

Illustrations to Understand Significant Beneficial Ownership (Part 3 of 3)

September 9, 2020 7080 Views 0 comment Print

This article is in continuation of my previous articles on Significant Beneficial Ownership which explains about this new concept. Significant Beneficial Ownership (Part 1 of 3) Significant Beneficial Ownership (Part 2 of 3) Below are some illustrations for better understanding of this new concept: Where Member is a Body Corporate: 1. A is holding 51% […]

Significant Beneficial Ownership (Part 2 of 3)

September 9, 2020 20319 Views 6 comments Print

Rule 3(2) of SBO Rules provide that every individual, who subsequently becomes a SBO, or where his significant beneficial ownership undergoes any change shall file a declaration in Form No. BEN-1 to the Reporting Company, within thirty days of acquiring such significant beneficial ownership or any change therein.

Significant Beneficial Ownership (Part 1 of 3)

September 9, 2020 64434 Views 2 comments Print

The concept of Significant Beneficial Ownership brought by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to identify those individuals who indirectly control or exercise significant shareholding in the Company through layers of artificial entities like Company’s or LLP’s.

Classification of Companies

September 9, 2020 168633 Views 0 comment Print

Companies form business organizations have become very popular over the years. Their establishment has led to the incorporation of so many types of companies. Companies are to be classified on the basis of incorporation, the liability of members, ownership and control, nationality or jurisdiction, and transferability of shares. 1.  Classification of Companies according to mode […]

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