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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 138 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 17916 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 2112 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


Annual Company Law Compliance Calendar for Producer Companies

April 12, 2020 38610 Views 1 comment Print

Article Annual Company Law Compliance Calendar for Producer Companies under Companies Act, 2013 in Tabular Form stating Form or Return required to be filed, Section/Rules under which the same need to be filed and nature of Compliance. Article further explains Meaning of Producer Company, Allowed Activities for Producer Companies and Important Features of Producer Companies. […]

Process for Incorporation of Foreign Subsidiary / Wholly Owned Subsidiary

April 12, 2020 152577 Views 13 comments Print

In this Editorial the author shall deliberate the Provisions of Companies Act, 2013 in respect of Incorporation of Subsidiary of a Company Incorporated Outside India or Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) of a Company incorporated outside India.

Compliance for Establishment of Branch office of Foreign Company

April 12, 2020 142964 Views 11 comments Print

BRANCH office is setup by a foreign company in India to carry out the BRANCH activity for its business. The foreign company can have any revenue from the Indian Branch office only from the activity allowed by the Reserve Bank of India;

Incorporation of One Person Company under Companies Act, 2013

April 12, 2020 25244 Views 1 comment Print

With the development of the practice, there will be more and more exception phenomena which can not be explained by the original thoughts or theories. Once these exceptions developed to such an extent that waved peoples confidence in the former thoughts or theories, crisis will happen, and scientific revolution begins. – Thomas S. Kuhn

Difference between Right issue, Private Placement & Preferential Allotment

April 12, 2020 83736 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the differences between right issue, private placement, and preferential allotment under the Companies Act, 2013. Understand the applicable provisions, types of securities, eligibility criteria, approvals, offer periods, documentation, timeframes for allotment, fund utilization, and more. Make informed decisions while raising capital for your company.

Advantages and Disadvantages of One Person Company

April 12, 2020 232460 Views 29 comments Print

Till 31st March, 2014, if you wanted to set up a private company, you needed at least one other person because the law mandated a minimum of two shareholders. So, for the person wanting to venture alone, the only option was proprietorship, an onerous task since it is not legally recognized as a separate entity.

Analysis of Sections applicable to One Person Company (OPC)

April 12, 2020 40887 Views 0 comment Print

Article Analyses following Section applicable to One Person Company (OPC) under Companies Act, 2013–  -Definition of One Person Company (Sec.2(62)) -Definition of Financial Statement (Sec.2(40)) -Formation of One Person Company (Sec.3) -Memorandum (Sec. 4(1)(f)) -Registered Office of One Person Company (Sec.12(3) Proviso) -Annual Return (Sec.92(1) Proviso) -Annual General Meeting (Sec.96(1)) -Applicability of Chapter VII (Management […]

Annual Company Law Compliance Calendar for Section 8 Company

April 12, 2020 4983 Views 0 comment Print

In this article author explains Meaning of Section 8 Company, Important Features of Section 8 Companies, Mandatory Annual Compliance for Section 8 Companies. In addition to mandatory compliances mentioned in the Article there may be event-based compliances for the Section 8 Company. Meaning of Section 8 Company: Under sub-section (1) of this section a company […]

List of Compliances of Private Limited Company

April 12, 2020 8283 Views 1 comment Print

Once your business is incorporated as Private Limited Company, the company ought to follow various compliances laid down to the government of India. Your company may mint millions or nothing at all but to run your day to day operations, you have to follow the corporate laws that are set for the Private limited company. […]

Clarification on Spending of CSR Fund For COVID-19

April 12, 2020 6546 Views 1 comment Print

Demystification of CSR Related Issues – Clarification On Spending Of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Fund For COVID-19  Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide its general circular no. 10/2020 dated March 23, 2020 clarified that in view of the spread of Novel Corona Virus (COVID 19) in India and Government of India’s decision to treat this as […]

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