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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 141 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 510 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 17931 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


Procedure of Conversion of Partnership Firm into Public / Private Company

April 20, 2018 45966 Views 8 comments Print

In this Article, Author list out step by step procedure for conversion of Partnership firm into Company and benefits of Conversion.

Regulatory Requirement of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

April 20, 2018 35586 Views 1 comment Print

ICFR (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting) in India is paradigm shift over reporting requirement of CARO by virtue of Indian Companies Act, 2013. It is mandatory for auditors to comment over design and operative effectiveness of the controls in case of listed and unlisted companies. Requirement is broadly similar to what is mandated by US Sarbanes Oxley Act, 2002.

Great Moves towards Non-Compliance & Aspects of CODS 2018

April 20, 2018 4245 Views 4 comments Print

So as, Government come out with many initiatives in different fields and yet many more expected to come in near future. In the same line, with respect to Companies, Government has taken a big move towards non-compliance done by the Companies and their Directors.

Questionnaire – Removal of Name of Companies u/s 248

April 18, 2018 3660 Views 2 comments Print

With the advent of new Companies Act, 2013, Corporate Governance has become the essence of all Business Houses. Under the Companies Act, 2013, removal of name under Sections 248-252 is a privilege given to the Corporate to close their dormant entities legally without any hassles.

How to change name of company incorporated in India? -A practical step-wise guide in view of latest amendment

April 16, 2018 13227 Views 7 comments Print

Change in name of company is basically a change in Name Clause of Memorandum of the Company. Thus, the process under Section 13 of the Companies Act,2013 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Act’) for alteration of Name Clause in Memorandum is to be followed. The article provides a practical step-wise guide for changing name, in light of the latest amendment in Companies Incorporation Rules, 2014 which has led to introduction of RUN (Reserve Unique Name) forms and some other changes

Why Minimum and Maximum Number of Directors ?

April 14, 2018 91695 Views 5 comments Print

Section 149(1) of Companies Act, 2013 has created responsibility on every company to have minimum number of directors if we see Companies Act, 1956 there was section 252 which used to create responsibilities on companies to have minimum number of directors and only natural person can be appointed as a director (this requirement was also there in erstwhile Companies Act 1956).

SPICe – Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically (ease of Incorporation)

April 11, 2018 5346 Views 3 comments Print

In this modern day and age, information technology plays a big role. However, if you re not in the field of information technology yourself, you might not know just how information technology touches your life. In view of this Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has come up with new rules for Incorporation of Company under Companies Act, 2013 with a simplified procedure (SPICe).

Documents required for Section 8 Company Incorporation

April 10, 2018 35925 Views 3 comments Print

Non- Profit Institutions are registered as a company in Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. It aims to promote science, art, education, social welfare, charity, research, sports, religion, and protection of environment provided it envisages using its profits and any other income in popularizing its products. It also inhibits any dividend being paid to the members of the trust.

Increase in Additional Fees of RoC Filings

April 10, 2018 24522 Views 0 comment Print

All the Companies Registered in India are governed by the provisions of Companies Act, 2013. Companies Act is an act of Parliament which regulates the working of Companies and legal limits within which companies may do their business. Company law provides legal compliance that are required to be followed by every company like reporting of […]

MCA amends Tables in Schedule I related to MOA and AOA

April 10, 2018 12888 Views 0 comment Print

MCA amends Schedule I related to Memorandum of Association (MOA) & Article of Association (AOA). It amends Table F which is Articles Of Association Of A Company Limited By Shares and Table H which is Articles Of Association Of A Company Limited By Guarantee And Not Having Share Capital.

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