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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


TReDS all Compliance required for registration

April 23, 2019 42441 Views 7 comments Print

TReDS = A Gateway of Finance for MSMEs Seller With the daily changes in the laws taking place around us, a new concept of Trade Receivables Electronic Discounting System i.e. TReDS has been introduced with the MCA notification dated 02.11.2018 which mandates all the companies with turnover of more than Rs 500/- crore to register […]

Appointment of a Company Secretary (CS)

April 22, 2019 103515 Views 6 comments Print

Appointment of a Company Secretary has been one of the most talked topics in the recent times as Companies not just appoint them because there is a statutory requirement for a few class of the company including listed companies or company having paid-up capital more than the prescribed limited but due to the reason or the compliance to file E- form INC 22A.

Share Capital Audit Report Unlisted Public Companies

April 22, 2019 16971 Views 3 comments Print

UNLISTED PUBLIC COMPANIES – SHARE CAPITAL AUDIT REPORT HALF YEARLY Rule 9A of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 inserted by Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Third Amendment Rules, 2018 dated: 10.09.2018 The provisions of the Depositories Act 1996, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 1996 and the […]

Clarify on Attachment of extract of annual return with Board’s report: ICSI

April 22, 2019 2175 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification is solicited with respect to the core intent of Section 92(3), in relation to ‘placing of copy of the annual return’. Herein, it is unclear as to whether the Annual Return to be placed is for the previous year or current year.

Standardise format of reporting of issue of shares in Demat Form by Unlisted Companies

April 22, 2019 7680 Views 0 comment Print

Presently, the Audit Report is required to be submitted by the Corporates to the Stock Exchanges with which the company is listed. However, with the Rule 9A being enforced and the said reporting mandate being extended to unlisted public companies, it is imperative that a standardised format is provided amongst stakeholders for the ease and assistance of both the corporates and professionals alike and to support the existing governance structure.

ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan)

April 22, 2019 41250 Views 2 comments Print

In a layman’s language, Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) is an option given as a right and not an obligation to the employees of the Company to purchase the Company’s shares at a fixed price during a specified period of time. We can say that ESOP drives benefit to the both the Company and the […]

Dormant Company | Section 455 | Companies Act, 2013

April 22, 2019 10644 Views 1 comment Print

As per English dictionary, the word ‘Dormant’ has various meanings such as alive but not actively growing or temporarily inactive. Status of Company as a Dormant Company also implies the same meaning under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 which provides some relief to the Companies regarding compliances to be followed as comparison to […]

Extend Due Date to file Form INC 22A ACTIVE & Introduce one Multi-Purpose Form: KSCAA

April 20, 2019 70260 Views 8 comments Print

Representation On Extension Of Due Date For Filing ROC Form INC22A Active And Unification Of Forms To Report All Transactions Relating MSME, Loan, ACTIVE, Beneficial Ownership Under One Multi-Purpose Form

Last Date!!!…Approaching Soon!!!…INC-22A

April 20, 2019 31908 Views 6 comments Print

Ministry has also beautifully taken the steps in the way of KYC of registered address of the Companies in the form of filing of an e-form 22A or ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification). Only handful days left for filing of an e-form INC-22A i.e., it should be filed on or before 25.04.2019 without any fees.

Schedule 2 Depreciation calculator as per Companies Act, 2013

April 20, 2019 29460 Views 0 comment Print

Problem of calculating depreciation year on year is over now. This attached excel wherein user needs to enter only below basic details of assets, Name of Assets Assets Category Cost of assets Residual Value Date of Put in Place Date of Retirement Original useful Life of assets Rest all Excel takes care. You can play with […]

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