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The Silent Trap: How Group Companies Unknowingly Breach Sections 185 and 186 of Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Step-loans can unintentionally violate Section 185 by creating indirect loans to directors. Companies often overlook how layered t...

April 13, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

What does section 185 of the Companies Act 2013 says?

Company Law : Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013 goes beyond just regulating loans to directors—it encompasses a broader spectrum of transacti...

July 7, 2025 2025 Views 1 comment Print

Section 185 Companies Act 2013: Prohibitions on Loans to Directors & Others

Company Law : "Learn about the prohibitions and restrictions under Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013, regarding loans to directors, relativ...

July 24, 2023 17376 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding Section 185 of Companies Act 2013: A Comprehensive Overview

Company Law : Among the provisions outlined in the act, Section 185 has garnered substantial attention due to its impact on loans and advances t...

June 24, 2023 8712 Views 0 comment Print

Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013: Exemptions and Examples

Company Law : Explore Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013, its exemptions, and practical examples. Learn when Section 185 is not applicable, ...

June 12, 2023 52812 Views 1 comment Print


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Non-Payment Under IDS Makes U/s 271AAC Penalty Inevitable

Income Tax : The dispute concerned cancellation of IDS benefits due to non-payment. The Tribunal held that once IDS lapses, undisclosed income ...

December 31, 2025 378 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal Deletes ₹10.84 Cr Addition: Proper Sale Proceeds Ignored, Verified Loans Misread

Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai deleted Rs. 10.84 crore addition made under Section 68, ruling that the assessee had properly documented loans and...

November 19, 2025 390 Views 0 comment Print

Reopening Based on IDS Disclosure Invalid: Bombay HC Slams Revenue for “Abuse of Power”

Corporate Law : Bombay High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated using data from a valid IDS declaration, holding that once accepted u...

October 27, 2025 618 Views 0 comment Print

Section 40A(3): Calcutta HC allows cash Payments to Labourers Under Rs. 20,000

Income Tax : Calcutta High Court ruling states payments by supervisors to individual labourers, each not exceeding Rs. 20,000, cannot be disall...

April 12, 2024 5718 Views 0 comment Print

Addition of Notional Interest on Advances to Related Parties Unsustainable due to availability of sufficient interest free funds

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that addition of notional interest on advances to related parties (i.e. the directors and sister concern/related ...

July 18, 2023 3273 Views 0 comment Print


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Loans & advances to employees – Applicability of Section 185 / 186 of Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : The issue has been examined and it is hereby clarified that loans and/or advances made by the companies to their employees, other ...

March 10, 2015 110605 Views 0 comment Print


Loan To And From Directors Section 185 | Legal Provisions

November 24, 2021 3666 Views 0 comment Print

Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013 states that no company is allowed to make, advance any loan, that includes the loan to constituted by a book debt to, or provide any guarantee or give any security relatedany loan taken by,— 1. Any director of company, or of a company that is its holding company […]

Section 185 & 186 of Companies Act r.w. Section 2(22)(e) of Income Tax – Consequences of non-compliance

October 7, 2021 31530 Views 0 comment Print

Practical application of Section 185 and Section 186 of Companies Act,2013 read with Section 2(22)(e) of Income Tax Act, 1961 and consequences on non- compliance’s of these sections. Let’s summarise these sections and understand the provision of relevant acts. Section 186 of Companies Act,2013 – Whether Loan, advance or guarantee is allowed to Directors or […]

Section 185 of companies Act 2013 | Analysis

July 30, 2021 67188 Views 1 comment Print

Prohibitions, Relaxations, and exemption in case of Loan transactions entered into by the company. The very routine transactions which almost all companies are willing to make for the rotation of money or whatsoever purpose it may be. There are four subsections of section 185 of the companies act 2013. Section 185 (1) :- No company […]

Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013 (Conceptual Analysis) Applicability To Private And Public Companies

July 25, 2021 10641 Views 3 comments Print

CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS SERIES – I 185. Loan to Directors, etc. (1) No company shall, directly or indirectly, advance any loan, including any loan represented by a book debt to, or give any guarantee or provide any security in connection with any loan taken by,— (a) any director of company, or of a company which is its holding company […]

Provisions of Loan to Director- Section 185

June 21, 2021 29400 Views 0 comment Print

This article will help you to get to know about the provisions related to the loans to Director in accordance with the Companies Act 2013. Sec- 185 of Companies Act, 2013 deals with the provisions of loans to Director. Loan to Director- Section 185(1) of the Act states that a Company cannot – Advance loan directly or indirectly, […]

Detailed Analysis of Section 185 – Loan to Directors

June 2, 2021 5325 Views 1 comment Print

SECTION-185 ⇓ LOAN, GUARANTEE OR PROVIDING SECURITY TO DIRECTORS, ETC. OBJECTIVE OF SECTION 185 ⇓ To Prevent the directors from using their undue influence in obtaining Loan From their Own Company either for themselves or for their relatives or partners. APPLICABILITY OF SECTION 185 ⇓ This Section Shall be Applicable to ALL COMPANIES Except:- Certain […]

Company Law Section 185- Prohibition, Restriction Exemption & Penalty

May 7, 2021 3546 Views 0 comment Print

Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013 regulates the provisions relating to grant of loans to directors of the company. Article explains Prohibition on grant of loans to directors  under section Section 185 (1), Restriction under Section 185(2) on grant of loans to directors of the company, Exemption under Section 185(3) against on grant of […]

Analysis of Section 184, 185 and 186 of Companies Act, 2013

November 21, 2020 62595 Views 1 comment Print

Disclosure of Interest by Director under Section 184, Loan to Director under Section 185 and Loan and Investment under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. This Article aims to bring a clear vision on the Disclosure of Interest by Director under Section 184, Loan to Director under Section 185 and Loan and Investment under […]

Loan to Directors| Section 185 Provisions | Companies Act, 2013

September 10, 2020 3231 Views 0 comment Print

Legal Provision:- Section No. 185: 1. No company shall, directly or indirectly, give advance any loan, including any loan represented by a book debts to or give any guarantee or provide any security in connection with any loan taken by- Any director of company or of a company which is its holding company or any […]

Provisions of Loan from Directors under Companies Act, 2013

August 14, 2020 364380 Views 6 comments Print

Before jumping into the main discussion, let us have a look into the important term as under: Loans is not defined anywhere in the Companies Act, 2013. However, in normal parlance, any transaction in which money is given with the intention to be returned either with or without interest is termed as loan. Deposits include […]

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