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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


Form PAS-6 and its Applicability

May 24, 2019 70323 Views 1 comment Print

Form PAS-6 (Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report on half yearly basis) and It’s Applicability Purpose: Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report on half yearly basis. Provisions: Pursuant to Rule 9A of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 as amended vide Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Third Amendment Rules, 2019 Relevant Rule: […]

Conversion of Partnership Firm into Private Limited Company

May 24, 2019 123771 Views 12 comments Print

Relevant Sections / Rules – Part XXI of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 Requirements: a) Registered Partnership firm with minimum 2 or more Partners b) Minimum Share Capital shall be Rs. 100,000 (INR One Lac) for conversion into a Private Limited Company c) There must be provision in the Partnership […]

Analysis of Companies (Incorporation) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019

May 24, 2019 20667 Views 4 comments Print

MEASURES TO CURB UNDESIRABLE & RESEMBLING NAMES OF COMPANIES The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has released the Companies (Incorporation) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019, effective from May 10, 2019. The amendment has been brought making changes to provisions of Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, with regard to undesirable and resembling names of companies.

Key points on e-Form MSME-I

May 24, 2019 29364 Views 7 comments Print

As per the recent amendments made under Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 and read with notification S.O. 368(E) dated 22nd January, 2019 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs of India- The companies are required to make certain disclosures pertaining to the  vendors registered under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  Development Act, […]

Difference between Partnership Firm, LLP and Company

May 24, 2019 118542 Views 3 comments Print

Before starting our business, a businessman first thinks about how he/ she can start the business. The nature and complexity involved in different business formation are different. Hence the businessman has to choose the nature very carefully by thinking about the nature of business/profession, going concern analysis, brand image, area of operation, financial condition and […]

Valuation of Startups while raising funds (Companies Act, 2013)

May 23, 2019 21318 Views 3 comments Print

Startup is the buzzing word now! Indians are now willing to try, willing to experiment and take pride in having their own startup. Every successful venture was once a Startup. The Social media also has contributed for the success of Startups. When a Startup plans to raise funds, there are certain compliances to be taken […]

Board’s Report -Checklist, Contents & Detailed disclosure

May 23, 2019 48366 Views 1 comment Print

Article contains Checklist, Contents and Detailed disclosure in Board Report related to Approval & Signing of Financial Statements, Board’s Report & its contents, Details of formal annual evaluation, Financial highlights, Change in KMP, details of Subsidiaries, Holding & Associate, Deposits accepted in compliance of Act, Default in repayment of deposits, Details of Deposits, Material order […]

Companies having share capital to declare commencement of business

May 23, 2019 6357 Views 0 comment Print

All Companies having share capital registered on or after 02nd November 2018, are required to declare commencement of business to the authorities, before it could start its business. This needs to be declared within 180 days of incorporation to avoid penalties. This requirement was also present there in erstwhile Companies Act 1956 and Companies Act […]

Procedure to be followed for Duplicate Share Certificate(s)

May 23, 2019 49191 Views 12 comments Print

This Article is all about the procedure to be followed by the shareholder in case his Share certificate(s) Lost or Misplaced. WHAT TO DO IF YOUR SHARE CERTIFICATE HAS LOST OR MISPLACED? – *Note-1: All Documents shall be submitted to the Company/RTA. *Note-2: Indemnity Bond and Affidavit shall be notarized by First class Magistrate. DRAFT […]

Contents of Letter Head – Companies Act, 2013

May 23, 2019 89139 Views 2 comments Print

Section 12(3)(c) of Companies Act, 2013 ♣ Every company shall get the following printed on its letter head, business letters, bills, and in all its notices and other official publications: Name Registered Office address Corporate Identity Number(CIN) Telephone number, Fax number, if any, e-mail and website addresses; if any ♣ where a company has changed […]

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