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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


DIR-3 KYC – A step towards updating directors databse (Updated)

August 23, 2018 41268 Views 19 comments Print

This article is about DIR-3 KYC form notified by MCA, for updating its directors database. This will help you to know about the requirements for filing and consequences of non-filing of the form.

5 Recent Amendment in Companies Act, 2013

August 22, 2018 11673 Views 0 comment Print

1. Companies (Registration Offices And Fees) Third Amendment Rules, 2018– Fee For Filing DIR3-KYC MCA vide its notification dated July 05, 2018 issued Companies (Registration Offices And Fees)  Third Amendment Rules, 2018  in order to amend its existing rules Companies (Registration Offices And Fees)  Rules, 2014. These rules will came in to force w.e.f.  July […]

Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2018

August 21, 2018 4200 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has notified new format of Form No. DIR-3 KYC and extended due date of filing DIR-3 KYC from 31st August, 2018 to 15th September, 2018 vide Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2018.

Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2018

August 21, 2018 56067 Views 4 comments Print

MCA has extended the last date of filing DIR -3KYC without any filing fees upto 15/09/2018 from 31/08/2018. The fees of ₹5,000/- shall be applicable & payable on all delayed filings w.e.f 16/09/2018. The Same been done by amending Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 vide Notification dated 21st August 2018 or via Companies […]

Curious Case of Section 42 – Private Placement: Companies Act, 2013!

August 21, 2018 15825 Views 0 comment Print

Earlier, section 42, that is private placement offer was to be only to select group of persons not being more than 50 except in case of Qualified Institutional Investors and employees covered under Employee Stock Option Scheme. The new amendment, Rules 14 states that this number shall now stand increased from 50 to 200 in any financial year.

Remedies Available To Disqualified Directors under Companies Act, 2013

August 20, 2018 20433 Views 2 comments Print

The Registrar of Companies (ROC) in September, 2017 took an outrageous step and struck off many Companies who had done not their filing for a period of two financial years believing that the Companies are not doing any business in accordance with Section 248 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and consequently, disqualified their Directors […]

Auditors Resignations Raises Critical Eyebrow

August 19, 2018 31899 Views 1 comment Print

The resignation of an auditor can be a critical and highly exposed event with serious implications for the company and the auditors themselves. Resignation, particularly in debatable circumstances, can expose auditors to various risks, including the risk of litigation from creditors, investors and the company. Although auditors’ resignations have attracted substantial regulators attention in recent […]

Significant Beneficial Ownership- Lifting Corporate Veil

August 18, 2018 5610 Views 3 comments Print

Companies Act, 2013 Act merely provided for the investigation into the Beneficial Ownership of the company by the central government (CG), if it deems fit. However, section 22 of the Amendment Act contains completely revamped provisions relating to SBO

Board’s Report For One Person Company (OPC) and Small Company

August 18, 2018 43023 Views 3 comments Print

With lot of amendments come day by day in the Companies Act & Rules, an attempt has been made from my side to share my knowledge regarding Board’s Report for One Person Companies (OPC) and Small Companies under the Companies Act, 2013 in the form of an Article. This Article contains the introduction, clarification, amended provisions and format and other important points included in Board’s Report for OPC and Small Companies under Companies Act, 2013.

A framework for restructuring a Limited Liability Partnership

August 16, 2018 23658 Views 1 comment Print

After the introduction of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (LLP Act), it was anticipated that many corporate houses would consider Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) as a vehicle to run their business operations, mainly due to lower administrative compliances and ease of repatriation of profits to its partners.

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