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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 411 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 2061 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 17508 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 8790 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 52947 Views 1 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 110737 Views 0 comment Print


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

March 10, 2015 110737 Views 0 comment Print

The issue has been examined and it is hereby clarified that loans and/or advances made by the companies to their employees, other than the managing or whole time directors (which is governed by section 185) are not governed by the requirements of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. This clarification will, however, be applicable if such loans/advances to employees are in accordance with the conditions of service applicable to employees and are also in accordance with the remuneration policy, in cases where such policy is required to be formulated.

Loan To Director under Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013

February 5, 2015 16120 Views 0 comment Print

कम्पनीज एक्ट 2013 की धारा 185(1) के प्रावधानों के अनुसार कंपनी को अपने डायरेक्टर या किसी ऐसे PERSON को जिसमे डायरेक्टर का हित है को लोन, गारंटी या सिक्यूरिटी देने से मना किया गया है यह धारा काफी DEBATABLE है क्योकि इस धारा के ORIGINAL सेंटेंस को पढने से ऐसा लगता है की कंपनी किसी ऐसे कंपनी को भी लोन दे सकती है जिसमे डायरेक्टर इंटरेस्टेड है यदि धारा 186 के प्रावधानों का पालन कर लिया जाता है तो. क्योकि धारा 185 की शुरुवात इस प्रकार है

Loan to Directors U/s 185 of Companies Act 2013

January 2, 2015 38982 Views 11 comments Print

Section 185 is applicable to a public company as well as private company. This section applies to loan etc. given by a company directly or indirectly. Indirectly means company can not give loan through the agency of one or more intermediaries.

Section 185 & 186 of Companies Act, 2013 with Practical Examples

June 6, 2014 1006723 Views 98 comments Print

The section 185 of Companies Act,2013 was notified on 12th September 2013 and was applicable from that day itself. If there is any deviation from the conditions laid under this section then the Auditor is required to report the same in his Audit Report. A non qualified report would hold auditor in default.

FAQs on Section 186 of Companies Act 2013

May 11, 2014 88156 Views 7 comments Print

What types of specified transactions are covered under the Section? Ans. Section 186 covers 3 types of specified transactions entered into by a company directly or indirectly: a) Loans to any person or other body corporate; b) Guarantee or security given in connection with a loan to any other body corporate or person; and c) Acquisition by way of subscription, purchase or otherwise, the securities of any other body corporate.

The Companies Act, 2013- Provisions relating to loans and investments

March 22, 2014 60291 Views 0 comment Print

G S Rao Introduction: Inter corporate loans and investments play a vital role in the growth of Industries since they result in flow of funds to group companies or other companies in need of funds. In the Companies Act, 1956 Section 372-A deals with inter corporate loans and investments. In 1998 to give free hand […]

PPT on loans under Companies Act 1956/2013

February 22, 2014 3374 Views 0 comment Print

P C Agrawal Transactions pertaining to loans to be given and to be taken (borrowing) are common in corporate sector.  A number  of queries are raised from time to time since various laws are involved, such as Companies Act, Income Tax Act, RBI Act (NBFC) etc.  A lot of confusion has been created after introduction […]

Can A Company Give Loan to Group Companies under Companies Act, 2013?

November 6, 2013 50808 Views 0 comment Print

Many corporate including Pvt Ltd Cos have other related group companies and they transfer money to & from other company as and when require. Stop doing this, even retrospectively from 12th September, 2013 as these can be treated as interest free loan u/s 185 of new company law.

LOAN TO DIRECTORS- Section 185 – Companies Act, 2013

October 25, 2013 64522 Views 1 comment Print

Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013 is applicable on private company as well as public Company. PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS – No Company advances any loan to its director. No Company advance any loan to any firm in which any such director or relative is a partner;

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