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...
Article explains What is meant by reopening and recasting of accounts under Companies Act, 2013, who can apply for reopening of accounts, Punishment and Compoundability, Grounds on which application for reopening of accounts can be made and Duration for which revision is permitted. Section 130 read with section 131 are newly inserted provisions that prohibits […]
In India, out of the total 18,94,146 registered companies, 6,83,317 have closed down as on May 2019 as per report released by Ministry of Corporate Affairs. A company when incorporated had a vision to run its business and to contribute to Indian Society. All the Companies in India as we already know are regulated by […]
Important points to be kept in mind while Filing E-Forms on MCA Portal 1. Select correct category to download e-Form for respective services, Like Form MGT-7 For Annual Return. 2. Ensure that latest version of the e-forms has been downloaded from the MCA Website. 3. Before filling of e-forms, the professional should go through the […]
Responsibilities of CFO/CEO Under Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 The definition of the term Key Managerial Personnel is contained in Section 2(51) of the Companies Act, 2013. The said Section states as under: “key managerial personnel”, in relation to a company, means— (i) the Chief Executive Officer or the managing director or […]
Article answers some of FAQs on Indian Subsidiary and Company Registration in India for a non-resident or a foreigner wanting to get started with company registration in India? Here we have made a compilation of the Most Frequently Asked questions. Q1) We are a company operating outside India. Can we start a business in India […]
Article explains How to Register a Private Limited Company in India and also answers some of the FAQs related to Private Company Registration in India under Companies Act, 2013.
Checklist/Guidelines for change of registered address of the company from one state to another Applicable Sections under Companies Act 2013 – Section 4 (Memorandum), Section 12 (Registered Office of the Company) Section 13 (Alteration of Memorandum of Association) Applicable Rule under Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 – Rule 30 (Shifting of Registered Office from one State […]
Allahabad High Court held thaty there is no provision which empowers ROC to de-activate DIN, only on the ground that a Director has incurred disqualification under Section 164(2) (a) or his Office has become vacant under Section 167(1) (a). It also quashes List of disqualified directors published by ROC in public gazette.
Defaults under the Companies Act, 2013 provides for certain liabilities and the registrar of a company has powers to initiate prosecution against the company and its directors and other officers in accordance with the provisions of the law. When a provision has been violated or a default or delay has occurred, the directors may, instead […]
Under the erstwhile Companies Act, 1956, a Private Limited Company could start its business immediately upon receipt of a Certificate of Incorporation from the concerned Registrar of Companies. However Public Companies were required to obtain a Business Commencement Certificate before commencement of business pursuant to Section 149 of the erstwhile Companies Act, 1956. The said […]
