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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


How to Change Company Status from Active Non Compliant to Active

January 28, 2020 40164 Views 3 comments Print

It’s a common question amongst many professionals, mentioned below with hypothetical situation: If a company fails to file Active form, status of form changed as Active Non Complaint. -Out of 3 Directors 2 has not filed their DIR-3 KYC. -Due to non filing of DIR-3 KYC their DIN are deactivated. -Due to deactivation of DIN, […]

Annual Compliance Calendar – Companies Act, 2013- Listed Company

January 28, 2020 41463 Views 1 comment Print

After commencement of Companies Act, 2013 from 01st April 2014 Compliance requirement of Companies has been increased Like: MSME-1, BEN-2, Dematerialization of Shares, DPT-3 etc. Even no exemptions are granted to Public Limited Companies under Companies Act, 2013.

Nidhi Company- 14 FAQs- What you should Know

January 28, 2020 3873 Views 0 comment Print

Q.1 What should be objects of Nidhi Company? Ans. Nidhi with the object of cultivating the habit of thrift and savings amongst its members, receiving deposits from, and lending to, its members. The primary object of Nidhi is to carry on the business of accepting deposits and lending money to member. Q.2 Whether Loan can […]

Procedure For Transfer Of Shares

January 28, 2020 685022 Views 27 comments Print

Free transferability of share is one essential condition for Company form of business, subject to some restrictions under private companies. New Act, deals with substantially. Statutory provisions related to transfer of share one should refer the following sources: Section 56 of Companies Act, 2013 Rule 11 of Companies (Share Capital & Debentures) Rules 2014 Provisions […]

Stamp Duty on Transfer of Securities in DMAT Form In Unlisted Public Companies

January 28, 2020 13326 Views 3 comments Print

Imposition of Stamp Duty on Transfer of Securities In DMAT Form In Unlisted Public Companies Before the recent notification in the Finance Act, transfer of securities in dematerialised form was not subject to any stamp duty. Recent amendment puts an end to any such relaxation. As we are aware that MCA has made it obligatory […]

List of Compliances and Filings for a Private Limited Company

January 28, 2020 113880 Views 2 comments Print

A private limited Company is a famous form of limited liability form of ownership. The minimum number of persons required to incorporate and operate a private limited company is two. There is no restriction on the minimum amount of paid up capital of the company. The Unique features of a private limited company like limited […]

Corporate Social Responsibility- Applicability, Compliances, Permitted Sectors

January 27, 2020 26214 Views 1 comment Print

Article explains Applicability of Corporate Social Responsibility (‘CSR’), B. Compliances to be undertaken upon applicability of CSR, Permitted Sectors for CSR, Methods of Implementation of CSR Amount, Proposed Amendments under Companies Amendment Act, 2019 (yet to be notified) which explains Treatment of the unspent CSR Amount and Introduces Penal Provisions. A. Applicability of Corporate Social […]

Reg. registration as a valuer in asset class ‘Land and Building’

January 27, 2020 3714 Views 0 comment Print

Applicant had submitted an application under section 247 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 6 (1) of the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017 (Rules) seeking a certificate of registration as a Registered Valuer (RV) in the asset class ‘Land and Building’ (L&B).

Term ‘ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS’ under Companies Act, 2013

January 26, 2020 53832 Views 1 comment Print

Article explains Meaning of Ordinary Course of Business, Provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 in Tabular format in which the term ‘Ordinary Course of Business’ is used, Ordinary Course of Business w.r.t, Section 180 of the Companies Act, 2013, Ordinary Course of Business w.r.t, Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Use of Ordinary […]

ROC Annual Filing (In-connection with AGM) An Overview

January 25, 2020 18510 Views 1 comment Print

ROC Annual filing Process: (in-connection with AGM): 1. Hold a Board Meeting: To Authorize the auditor for the preparation of financial statements. To Authorize the Director / Company Secretary for preparation of Board Report and Annual Return and other relevant drafts. 2. Hold another Board Meeting To approve the draft financial statements, Board Report and […]

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