Follow Us:

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.

Latest Articles


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 17919 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


Recent MCA Initiative for the well being of MSMEs

February 1, 2019 10914 Views 0 comment Print

Integration of companies having turnover more than Rs. 500 crores and all Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) with the Trade Receivables Discounting System Platform (TReDS) setup by Reserve Bank of India.

Meaning of Specified Companies for filing FORM MSME-1

February 1, 2019 45885 Views 8 comments Print

specified companies are all companies, who get supplies of goods or services from micro and small enterprises and whose payments to micro and small enterprise suppliers exceed forty five days from the date of acceptance or the date of deemed acceptance of the goods or services as per the provisions of section 9 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.

All About Form INC-20A

February 1, 2019 434229 Views 28 comments Print

eForm INC-20A (Declaration for commencement of business) is required to be filed pursuant to Pursuant to Section 10A(1)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 23A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014.

Board Meeting under Companies Act, 2013 & ICSI Secretarial Standard

February 1, 2019 107094 Views 6 comments Print

Board Meeting as per Companies Act, 2013 and Secretarial Standard issued by ICSI. The Board of Director of the Company is primarily an oversight Board. It oversees the management of the company to ensure that the interest of non-controlling shareholders is protected. 1. Frequency of Board Meeting: 1. First Board Meeting (BM) should be held […]

Directors Responsibilities – Additional provisions & Changes

February 1, 2019 2649 Views 0 comment Print

Article discusses Changes in Provisions related to Directors Responsibilities as amended by Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019. It discusses amendments related to Declaration by the Director under New Section 10A, Punishment for contravention under Section 159, Number of Directorships,  Payment to director for loss of office, etc., in connection with transfer of undertaking, property or shares, […]

Valuation requirements under Companies Act 2013

January 31, 2019 167484 Views 30 comments Print

With the deadline until which valuation services are permitted to be rendered without registration under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) i.e. 31st January 2019, it is most important now than ever to know the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) which either recommend or mandate a valuation report by a registered […]

Rule 3(2) of Companies (Registered Valuers & Valuation) Rules is constitutionally valid: Delhi HC

January 31, 2019 4617 Views 0 comment Print

Cushman And Wakefield India Private Limited Vs Union of India & Anr (Delhi High Court) The issue which falls for consideration is in a very narrow compass, whether a company, other than a subsidiary company, joint venture or associate of other company forms a separate class for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a […]

Companies have to disclose money which is not deposit

January 31, 2019 20760 Views 0 comment Print

Companies have to disclose money which is not deposits in terms of The Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules 2014 as amended by Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2019 under Companies Act, 2013. The government wants to know the information about outstanding receipt of money or loan by a company but not considered as deposits, in terms […]

Requirement to File Form DPT-3 by all Companies except Govt Companies

January 31, 2019 53127 Views 4 comments Print

Requirement to File FORM DPT – 3 by EVERY COMPANY other than Government Company MCA vide notification dated January 22, 2019, makes the following rules for filling of Form DPT-3 by every Company as Return of Deposit or Particulars of Transaction not considered as Deposit or Both. Introduction and Effect of Explanation of Rule 16 […]

Analysis of latest amendments as per Companies Act, 2013

January 31, 2019 7602 Views 1 comment Print

Let’s have a Bird eye view on some 3 latest amendments of Companies Act, 2013 made vide Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Amendments Rules, 2019, Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendments Rules, 2019 and Specified Companies (Furnishing of information about payment to micro and small enterprise suppliers) Order, 2019. A) Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of […]

Search Post by Date
May 2026
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031