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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


Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2019

March 30, 2019 6774 Views 0 comment Print

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 30th March, 2019 G.S.R. 273(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by section 133 read with section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government, in consultation with the National Financial Reporting Authority, hereby makes the following rules further to amend […]

Related Party Transactions | Companies Act, 2013 | Section 188

March 30, 2019 37008 Views 0 comment Print

Related Party Transactions u/s 188 of the Companies Act, 2013. As we all very well know that related party transactions require many compliance as per the Companies Act, 2013.  In this Article an attempt is made to understand the provisions of Section 188 of the companies Act, 2013. Important Definitions  1. Office or Place of […]

Anatomization of “Rule 25A” And “e-Form Active”

March 30, 2019 3804 Views 0 comment Print

1. This move by the Government of India is an integrated part of the colossal drive against shell companies to eradicate the use of companies in generation and accumulation of black wealth. This will also promote good corporate governance and companies will be cognizant of the legal compliances. It will also embark on a new […]

Dormant Company

March 30, 2019 16191 Views 6 comments Print

Meaning of Dormant Company 1. As per Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013, a company which has not been carrying out any business or has not had any significant accounting transaction during the last two financial years, or has not filed financial statements and annual returns during the last two financial years may apply […]

Company KYC – Form No. INC -22A (Active)

March 30, 2019 8460 Views 2 comments Print

MCA vide its notification dated 21st February, 2019 amended the companies (Incorporation) rules 2014 to Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rule 2019, which came into Force w.e.f 25th Feb., 2019. As per Rule 25A of Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rule, 2019 Every company incorporated on or before the 31st December, 2017 shall file the particulars of the company and […]

MCA – ACTIVe Form – status as on March 28, 2019

March 30, 2019 7749 Views 5 comments Print

It has been more than a month since the Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019 mandating all the Companies that are incorporated on or before December 31, 2017 to file ACTIVe Form. While by now everyone knows what is ACTIVe form and what all information are required to be filed with form. […]

MCA (ROC) Compliance Calendar – April 2019

March 28, 2019 28200 Views 2 comments Print

Compliance Requirement Under Companies Act, 2013 And Rules Made Thereunder for the Month of April 2019 which includes filing of MCA E- Form INC 20A, Form NFRA-1, Form MSME -1 , Form BEN-1, Form BEN – 2, Active Form INC -22A and E-Form DIR – 3 KYC. Out of these Form BEN – 2 and Form […]

Companies to file Return for Delayed Payment to MSME

March 28, 2019 37089 Views 6 comments Print

MSME Form I is the half yearly return to be filled by every specified company with the Registrar of companies. This return contain detail of all the outstanding payments to the micro and small for the goods and services supplied by them. All the payments which is due from more than 45 days needs to be reported under this return.

Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Foreign Company

March 27, 2019 8853 Views 2 comments Print

I. Meaning: Wholly owned subsidiary is an incorporated entity formed and registered under the Companies Act, 2013. It is a distinct legal entity, apart from its shareholders. II. Constitution: 1. Company form of organization 2. Separate legal entity III. Requirement of Prior Approval of RBI: Not required In case of FDI in sectors permitted under […]

Note on Shares And Convertible Note

March 27, 2019 4815 Views 0 comment Print

1. INTRODUCTION: A Private Limited Company in India can raise the funds through various sources using different types of instruments. The widely used instruments in fund raising are Equity Shares and Preference Shares. Convertible notes are emerging concept in India but the same is allowed only to Startups recognized by Govt of India and upto […]

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