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...
NATIONAL FINANCIAL AUTHORITY REPORTING RULES, 2018 (NFRA RULES): FILING OF FORM NFRA-1 GOVERNING PROVISIONS: Section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) and Rules made there under. FUNCTIONS OF NATIONAL FINANCIAL AUTHORITY (NFRA) (SECTION 132(2)): 1. make recommendations to the Central Government on the formulation and laying down of accounting and auditing policies and […]
Introduction: The merger is a combination of two or more entities into one; it is not just the accumulation of assets and liabilities of the distinct entities, but the organization of the entity into one business. The merger requires a complete restructuring of the company as the two companies are merged into one single entity. […]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 (Revised July, 2019 Edition) To keep the members abreast of the frequent developments and also to develop their understanding about the intricacies of various new provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Corporate Laws & Corporate Governance Committee (CL&CGC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, […]
Eform BEN-2 is required to be filed pursuant to Pursuant to Section 90(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 4 of the Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules 2018, which are reproduced for your reference. Section 90(4): Every company shall file a return of significant beneficial owners of the company and changes therein with the […]
Format of Authority Letter for Filing NFRA Form 1 To, Chairperson National Financial Reporting Authority 8th floor, Hindustan Times House Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi- 110001 I, <<Name>>, <<Designation>> hereby authorize following official to sign, fill and submit NFRA-1 on behalf of the organization. Name: Designation: Official Email ID: Official Contact No.: Official Identification Number: […]
ICAI GUIDANCE NOTE ON DIVISION II-IND AS SCHEDULE III TO THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 (Revised July 2019 Edition) The Government is bringing out several changes in the Companies Act, 2013 from time to time to enhance transparency by way of mandating additional disclosures. Towards the same, the Ministry for Corporate Affairs has issued a Notification […]
ICAI GUIDANCE NOTE ON DIVISION I-NON IND AS SCHEDULE III TO THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 (Revised July 2019 Edition) The Division I to the Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 lays down the format for preparation of the financial statements by the Companies that are required to comply with Companies (Accounting Standards), Rules, 2006, […]
A Reporting Company can follow the below mention steps in order to ascertain, whether any SBO exist or not: 1. Check whether you have shareholders in form of Body Corporate/HUF/Partnership/LLP/Trust/PIV (“Indirect Entities”)? 2. If answer is no, then no reporting required. 3. If answer to (1) is Yes, check whether they hold 10% or more? […]
A total of 29 sections were amended and 2 new sections were inserted through the earlier ordinances, which were promulgated on 2nd November, 2018 (Ordinance 9 of 2018) and on 12th January, 2019 (Ordinance 3 of 2019). -The Companies (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2019 was issued by the Government on 19th February, 2019 -It is based on […]
Rule 3(1) : Classes of companies and bodies corporate governed by the Authority (NFRA): (a) companies whose securities are listed on any stock exchange in India or outside India; (b) unlisted public companies having paid-up capital of not less than rupees five hundred crores or having annual turnover of not less than rupees one thousand crores or having, in aggregate, outstanding loans, debentures and deposits of not less than rupees five hundred crores as on the 31st March of immediately preceding financial Year;
