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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...
Income Tax : In a commercial suit regarding specific performance, High Court had allowed a Civil Revision Petition by setting aside the order o...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching t...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
There has been a lot of representation from the stakeholders before the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) to provide a one-time opportunity to file all the pending documents including the Annual Filing of the Company without charging additional fees. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, MCA by exercising his power under section 460 read […]
The Indian Corporate landscape has come a long way. The Liberalization in 1991 paved the way for foreign companies to set up operations in the country. It has been greatly recognized that with the passage of time, the laws evolve; hence, in the same way the regulatory legal framework of companies has also matured. One […]
Introduction & Brief Background: In line with its circular dated March 24, 2020, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) has introduced Companies Fresh Start Scheme,2020 (‘CFSS Scheme’) vide circular no. 12/2020 and 13/2020 dated March 30, 2020 under Section 460 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”) read with Section 403. Important Definitions under the Scheme: […]
Introduction A Share Warrant is a document issued by the company under its common seal, stating that its bearer is entitled to the shares or stock specified therein. Share warrants are negotiable instruments. They are transferable by mere delivery without registration of transfer. It is a negotiable instrument and mere delivery transfers the ownership of the shares. […]
MCA took an initiative to allow corporate to make a ‘Fresh Start’. A circular issued by MCA on 30.03.2020 for the benefit of all Companies. This Scheme starts from 01st April, 2020 to 30th September. Before this scheme company has to pay an additional fees in delay of the filing the form mention below with […]
Compliance Calendar on regular filings for Financial Year (FY) 2020-21 under Companies Act 2013 Presenting on brief compliance Calendar on regular filings for financial year 2020-21 under Companies Act 2013, however, the same differs to each entity depending upon applicability of provisions and corporate actions undertaken by the company. S.No Form Nature of filing Compliance […]
List of Forms Eligible for Additional Fee Waiver Under Company Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 and LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020 The MCA vide its circular dated 30th March 2020 has issued Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 to promote defaulting companies to make a fresh start on a clean slate and waive the additional fee as charged under section 403 of Companies […]
List of 76 forms which can be filed with MCA under Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS -2020) and Modified LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020 (LLPSS-2020) and which are eligible for additional fees waiver. MCA has released a list of 76 forms which will be allowed to be filed with MCA under Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS […]
Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS -2020) and Modified LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020 (LLPSS-2020)- Golden Opportunity to clean the slate. List of Forms and certain FAQs/ Clarifications This Scheme is for Defaulting Companies who have failed to file the Forms, Returns, Statement or Documents with Ministry of Corporate Affairs. You may say that directors which have […]
In order to facilitate the Companies registered in India to make a fresh start on a clean state the Ministry has decided to take alleviative measures for the benefit of all companies through Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS 2020). CFSS 2020 is launched for defaulting companies to make their defaults good. Defaulting Company means […]
