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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 507 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 17895 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 2109 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


Insight on Conversion of A Company Into LLP

May 8, 2020 23211 Views 5 comments Print

LLPs have gained its importance since the introduction of Companies Act 2013. The LLP is a separate legal entity, liable to the full extent of its assets but the liability of the partners is limited to their agreed contribution in the LLP. A limited liability partnership (LLP) is a partnership in which some or all […]

Charges Under Companies Act, 2013 Since 02.11.2018

May 8, 2020 13269 Views 3 comments Print

Charge Under Companies Act, 2013 Charge specially gives security and empower the charge holder that in case the Company makes a default for the repayment of the loan than chargeholder can get the claim amount from the security which was charged by the Company in favour of the charge holder. Filing of Charge is necessary […]

AGM through Video Conference facility for 2020

May 8, 2020 46119 Views 4 comments Print

Conducting Annual General Meeting (AGM) by companies through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) MCA General Circular No. 20/2020 dated May 05, 2020 On April 08, 2020, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) had issued a General Circular No. 14/2020  (Circular-1) for passing of resolutions of members in the Extra Ordinary General Meeting […]

Conducting Annual General meeting through Video Conferencing

May 8, 2020 3318 Views 0 comment Print

CLARIFICATION ON HOLDING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING (VC) OR OTHER AUDIO VISUAL MEANS (OAVM) Ministry of Corporate Affairs has taken several measures to help the Companies. It has made some of the provisions of the law flexible to ensure the Compliance of law even in this Pandemic. Now the clarification given by […]

CARO 2020- A Tool For Better Corporate Governance- Increased Onus On Auditors

May 8, 2020 5559 Views 1 comment Print

CARO 2020 is a contemporary layout for issuance of audit reports in case of statutory audits of companies under Companies Act, 2013. After debates with the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), CARO 2020 has incorporated additional reporting requirements. National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is an independent regulatory body for synchronizing the audit and accounting profession in India. The intent of CARO […]

Compliance Cheklist for Private Limited Company

May 8, 2020 5829 Views 3 comments Print

List of mandatory compliance applicable on Private Limited Company: 1. Commencement of Business – INC 20A – Sec10 (A): For Companies Incorporated after 2nd Nov 2018, a declaration to be issued by the directors within 180 days of incorporation. This declaration needs to be filed along with proof of subscription money received by the company […]

Loan to Directors | Companies Act 2013 | Section 185

May 8, 2020 6627 Views 1 comment Print

Under Companies Act 2013, Section 185 explains provision related to Loan to directors. Section 185(1) No company shall, directly or indirectly, advance any loan, including any loan represented by a book debt to, or give any guarantee or provide any security in connection with any loan taken by Section 185(2) Section 185(2)– A company may […]

Compliance Calendar for Public Companies for FY 2020-2021 under Companies Act, 2013

May 8, 2020 5661 Views 0 comment Print

Table below contains Compliance Calendar for the Public Limited Companies for the financial year (FY) 2020-2021 (April 01, 2020- March 31, 2021) under under Companies Act, 2013 and explains when and which  Company Law Form Needs to be submitted with ROC, Section of  Companies Act, 2013 under which Company Law Form needs to be submitted, […]

Flow Chart for Holding & Conducting a Board Meeting via Video Conference Mode in Coronavirus Times

May 7, 2020 5865 Views 1 comment Print

We are aware of the destruction that the Coronavirus / COVID – 19 has caused to the global economy. Day to day lives of Humans around the globe has changed by 360 degrees. The pandemic challenges the Board of Directors to safely travel and to conduct meetings during these times. April – September are the […]

Conducting Board Meetings Through Video Conferencing

May 7, 2020 23340 Views 0 comment Print

In wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, with a view to provide relief to Companies has introduced various relaxations for conducting Board Meetings. Same are listed below for your ready reference: 1. Relaxations provided vide general circular no. 11/ 2020 dated March 24, 2020 https://taxguru.in/company-law/covid-19-special-relief-measures-companies-llp.html i. The mandatory requirement of holding […]

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