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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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175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 54993 Views 2 comments Print

Minimum number of Meetings under Companies Act & Rules: FAQs

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 requires most companies to hold four Board Meetings annually, while OPCs, Small Companies, and Dormant Com...

July 6, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

Annual General Meeting Compliance Calendar for Listed Companies

Company Law : This guide provides a complete AGM compliance tracker covering pre-AGM, AGM-day, post-AGM, and IEPF obligations under the Companie...

July 3, 2026 1320 Views 1 comment Print

DIN Compliance Guide: Sections 153–159, DIR-3 KYC, DIR-6 & MCA Amendments 2026

Company Law : MCA has revised the Director KYC framework, requiring DIR-3 KYC (Web) only once every three financial years. The changes reduce co...

July 2, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Beware of Fraudulent Communications Impersonating MCA Officials

Company Law : MCA has cautioned stakeholders against phishing calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, fake websites, and ZIP attachments impersonating...

July 5, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks DRT Appearance Rights as CS Handle Complex Debt Recovery Matters

Company Law : ICSI has urged the Government to amend the law to allow Company Secretaries in Practice to appear before DRTs and DRATs. It argues...

June 27, 2026 366 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1782 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1035 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9354 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

Karti Chidambaram’s Salary & Family Accounts Defrozen; Other Asset Freeze Continues: NCLT Chennai

Company Law : NCLT retained the freeze on assets citing serious SFIO findings but ordered defreezing of the salary account and family members' a...

July 4, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

Winding-Up Transfer to NCLT Depends on Irreversible Corporate Death Stage: Calcutta HC

Corporate Law : The Court ruled that, without a transfer application and parallel insolvency proceedings, shifting a winding-up case to NCLT was u...

July 4, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

Refex Composite Scheme Gets NCLT Nod for Shareholders & Creditors Meetings

Company Law : NCLT permitted stakeholder meetings after accepting clarifications on forfeited warrants, disclosures, and scheme compliance under...

July 1, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 16041 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...

June 16, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect Director Appointment Date Was Filed in DIR-12

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...

June 12, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print


Voluntary Revision or Reopening of Books of Account By Company

October 14, 2018 5652 Views 0 comment Print

REVISION/ REOPENING OF BOOKS OF ACCOUNT  Companies Act 2013 has provided a mechanism for revision or reopening of financials statement of a Company, even in a situation where it has already been approved by the company at its AGM or circulated to the members or filed with ROC. Revision or reopening of accounts can be […]

Compulsory Dematerialization of Shares of Unlisted Public Company

October 14, 2018 57111 Views 0 comment Print

The ministry of corporate affairs has vide its notification dated 10th September 2018 has amended the “the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014,  by inserting a new rue 9A after existing rule 9. This amendment is applicable from 2nd October 2018. This new rule talks about compulsory dematerialization of shares of all public companies. […]

MCA Amends disclosure requirement in Balance Sheet & P&L Statement

October 11, 2018 62340 Views 0 comment Print

MCA amends Instructions For Preparation of Balance Sheet and Statement Of Profit And Loss of A Company / NBFCs Ministry of Corporate Affairs notifies Ind AS Schedule III applicable to NBFCs. Schedule III will apply to NBFCs covered under Ind AS applicability. MCA has also amended the existing Division I (Indian GAAP) & Division II […]

Private Limited Company Registration

October 11, 2018 16947 Views 2 comments Print

Article explains Eligibility For Private Limited Company Registration, Documents Required For Private Limited Company Registration, Procedure For Private Limited Company Registration and Advantages Of Private Limited Company Registration. A Private Limited Company is a company that offers limited liability, or legal protection for its shareholders but that places certain restrictions on its ownership. A company is […]

Company Law / MCA Updates for the Month of September 2018

October 9, 2018 5505 Views 0 comment Print

Article analyses Notifications, Rules and Circulars issued by MCA during September 2018 related to Companies Act, 2013 and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. A. Company Law Rules & Schedules 1. Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) 3rd Amendment Rules 2018 (September 10,2018) The MCA has notified the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Third Amendment […]

Notified sections of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 updated till 07.10.2018

October 9, 2018 27015 Views 3 comments Print

With reference to Commencement notifications dated January 23, 2018, February 09, 2018, May 07, 2018, June 13, 2018, Notification No. S.O. 3300(E) dated: July 05, 2018, 3299(E) dated: July 05, 2018 , July 27, 2018, July 31, 2018, August 07, 2018 September 12, 2018, September 19, 2018 and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified […]

Amendments in Auditing for November 2018 Exam

October 7, 2018 5301 Views 0 comment Print

Exam fever is in the air as November approaches closer. So, here are some relevant amendments for CA students for November 2018 including the some from May attempt. It is divided in two parts so you can choose and can have a quick revision.

DIR 3 KYC – What if it is not filed on time?

October 7, 2018 18927 Views 9 comments Print

DIR 3 KYC when not filed on time it will amount to change in status of DIN to ‘Deactivated due to non filing of KYC Form’ but what will be the actual impact of such ‘Deactivation’ and way ahead for such Individuals?

MCA extends last date of filing annual return to Dec 31, 2018 in Kerala

October 5, 2018 2004 Views 2 comments Print

It has been decided to relax the additional fees payable to companies having registered office in the State of Kerala on e-forms AOC-4, AOC (CFS) AOC-4 XBRL and e- Form MGT-7 upto 31.12.2018, wherever additional fee is applicable.

Companies Amendment Act, 2017- Analysis

October 4, 2018 15810 Views 2 comments Print

OBJECTS OF COMPANIES AMENDMENT ACT, 2017 √ Simplification of Compliances and doing away with unnecessary procedures. √  Lesser regulatory interference and greater self-regulation √  Clarity in the provisions of the Act. √  Encouragement for Startups √  Strengthen Corporate Governance Standard √  Strict Action against defaulting Companies √  Transparency JOURNEY SO FAR NOTIFIED SECTIONS IMPACT  ON THE […]

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