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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 423 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


Duplicate/Multiple DINs – What to do and 14 FAQs on DIR-3 KYC

August 26, 2018 6183 Views 3 comments Print

1. In case of Duplicate/Multiple DINs, which DIN needs to be retained? As per the extant rules, in respect of an individual who is in possession of Duplicate/Multiple DINs, he can retain the Oldest DIN only. DINs obtained later have to be surrendered. In respect of an individual with a single DIN, if it is/was […]

ICSI represents on Name Availability, Company Incorporation, DIR 3 KYC & DIN Issues

August 25, 2018 3240 Views 0 comment Print

This is in continuation to the meeting held with your goodself on August 16,2018. As you are kindly aware, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India has always pioneered the cause of good governance, the implementation of the law in true letter and spirit while keeping in sight the best interests of all stakeholders.

ICSI represents on 7 Practical issues in Companies Law Rules

August 25, 2018 7290 Views 0 comment Print

Sir, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India has always championed the implementation of the provisions of the law in true letter and spirit so as to promote and pursue good corporate governance. At the same time it has always held an empathetic view towards the concerns of the stakeholders.

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

August 23, 2018 41310 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 11697 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 4227 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 56103 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 15903 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 20457 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 32001 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 […]

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