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...
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in the month of January & February 2019 has issued the following amendments notification under the Companies Act 2013 (the Act): 1. Changes in Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules 2018 to identify individuals/entities having significant control over the affairs of a company. 2. Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 mandating all the companies incorporated […]
You must be aware that section 3A of the Companies Act, 2013 was not part of this act originally at the time of introduction of the Companies Act, 2013, however this section has been inserted in Companies Act, 2013 through Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 w.e.f. 9.2.2018. Section 3A of the Companies Act, 2013 corresponds to […]
Deposit Under Companies Act, 2013 Detailed Analysis of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2019 – Effective Date: from the date of publication of the notification in the official Gazette 22.01.2019 Which types of Company required filing: All Company (Private, Public, OPC, Small Company) Exemptions from filing: Government Company Period of Reporting: One-time Reporting w.e.f […]
As per Ministry of Corporate Affairs, if any person has been allotted ‘Director Identification Number’ as on 31st March of a financial year as per these rules shall submit e-form DIR-3-KYC to the Central Government on or before 30th April of immediate next financial year. It should be done before 30th April of the immediately next financial […]
1. SEBI has revised Annual maintenance charges levied on Debt Securities held through Basic Services Demat Accounts from June 1. The move is expected to further boost participation of retail investors in the debt market. Basic Services Demat Account (BSDA) offers limited services at a lower cost for retail investors. SEBI has decided to revise the structure […]
MCA Clarification – Filing of e Form DIR – 3 KYC annually by all Directors holding DIN The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has on 13th April, 2019, given the clarification with regards to filling of e-Form DIR – 3 KYC by all Directors holding DIN clarifying that all DIN holders are required to file […]
Governing Section & Rule: Section 10A(1)(a) of Companies Act, 2013 Rule 23A of Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 inserted vide Companies (Incorporation) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2018. What is INC – 20A? It’s a Declaration by director to Registrar that “Every subscriber to MOA has paid the value of shares agreed to be taken by him.” Applicability […]
THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA (Set up by an Act of Parliament) CL & CGC/06/2019-2020/Rep-01 Dated: 4th April, 2019 Shri Anurag Agarwal Joint Secretary Ministry of Corporate Affaris Shastri Bhawan New Delhi Sub: Request to Waive off additional fee for filling ADT-1 where From GNL-2 has already been filed by the Companies. This […]
As per rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014, every individual who has been allotted a Director Identification Number (DIN) as on 31st March of a financial year as per these rules shall, submit e-form DIR-3-KYC to the Central Government on or before 30th April of immediate next financial year.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 29th March, 2019 introduced the Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2019 and amended Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 had been amended. New rule 38A has been inserted in the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. As per the newly inserted rule 38A, the application for incorporation of a company under rule 38 (SPICe) […]
