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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


Rotation of Auditors under Companies Act, 2013

July 17, 2020 179076 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Manner of Rotation of Statutory Auditors under Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 read with Section 139 of Companies Act, 2013. A. Section 139(2) and Rule 5 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules 2014– Maximum term for appointment of auditors 1. In case of every listed company; 2. All Unlisted companies having […]

Decoding MCA E- Form PAS -6

July 17, 2020 5685 Views 1 comment Print

Decoding MCA E- Form PAS -6 Terms, Reporting Period, Moratorium Period with Draft Certificate – Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report on half yearly basis. ♦ Introduction: MCA vide General Circular G.S.R. 376(E). dated 22nd May, 2019 has came up with Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report (Half-yearly) pursuant to sub-rule Rule 9A (8) of […]

E-Form PAS-6 Reconciliation of share capital audit report

July 17, 2020 19104 Views 19 comments Print

E-form PAS-6 by unlisted Public Companies for reconciliation of share capital audit report Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) vide its notification dated 10th September, 2018, inserted Rule 9A of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities), Rules, 2014, (hereinafter called “said rules”) for Issue of securities in dematerialised form by unlisted public companies which is effective […]

Holding of AGM via VC or OAVM – Part II

July 17, 2020 1380 Views 0 comment Print

In this write up, we will discuss how to hold an AGM via VC OR OAVM for companies which are not required to facilitate e-voting. *Please refer to the below article know in detail about the process for companies which opt for e-voting facility https://taxguru.in/company-law/holding-agm-vc-oavm-part-i.html Following are the requirements which are to be fulfilled for […]

Analysis of Section 73 and Reporting in Form DPT 3

July 17, 2020 10944 Views 0 comment Print

MCA rolled out a new rule in the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits), Rules, 2014 which is DPT-3 form.It is required to be filed annually by 30 June.

Annual Compliance Checklist For Unlisted Public Company (2020-21)

July 17, 2020 38019 Views 0 comment Print

Article complies Annual Compliance Checklist For Unlisted Public Company (2020-21) and  provides list of forms to be filed, details of such forms, Section and Rules of Companies Act, 2013 under which such filing is required and due date for filing of forms. SR. NO FORM PARTICULARS SECTION DUE DATES 1 MBP-1 Notice of interest of […]

XBRL – ROC Annual Fillings – FAQs

July 17, 2020 3261 Views 0 comment Print

XBRL- EXTENSIBLE BUSINESS REPORTING LANGUAGE Statutory Requirement – Applicability of XBRL Filing with Registrars: The Companies (Filing of Documents and Forms in XBRL) Rules, 2015 The following class of companies shall file their financial statements and other documents under section 137 of the Act with the Registrar in e-form AOC-4 XBRL as per Annexure-I:- (i) Companies listed with stock […]

All about filing of eForm PAS-6

July 17, 2020 35940 Views 2 comments Print

Article explains Law(s) Governing the eForm PAS-6: Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report (Half Yearly), Purpose of the eForm PAS-6: Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report (Half Yearly), Meaning of Key Fields of eForm PAS-6 and what to be filled in those fields, Provisions related to Person who can Sign eForm PAS-6 Digitally on Behalf of the Company, Certification of eForm PAS-6, Fee Rules related to filing of eForm PAS-6, Processing Type of eForm PAS-6, SRN Generation On successful submission of the eForm PAS-6, Email on Complete Processing of eForm PAS-6, Companies exempt from filing of eForm PAS-6 & Due Date for Filing eForm PAS-6

MCA widens CSR for defence personnel

July 17, 2020 7869 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has issued several notifications either to clarify or broaden the ambit of Schedule VII. This Notification is yet another step taken by the MCA for widening the scope of CSR activities to include CAPF and CMPF veterans and their dependants and war widows.

Conversion of LLP Into Company- Legal Provisions

July 17, 2020 3669 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Conversion of LLP into Company under Companies Act, 2013 and explains about Companies capable of being registered Relevant Section 366, Resolution in General Meeting required to be passed Section 366(2), Rule 3(1) of the Companies (Authorized to Register) Rules 2014, Information and documents required to be filed with registrar Rule 3(2), Verification under […]

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