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Registers of Members, Beneficial Interests & SBO under Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 requires companies to maintain registers of members and disclose beneficial ownership. These provisions en...

March 13, 2026 1092 Views 0 comment Print

Section 90 of Companies Act, 2013: Register of Significant Beneficial Owners

Company Law : Learn about Section 90 of the Companies Act and its rules on identifying significant beneficial owners (SBOs), including filing Fo...

September 10, 2025 3582 Views 0 comment Print

Section 79 of Income Tax Act, 1961: Immediate vs. Beneficial Ownership

Income Tax : Understand Section 79 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, concerning loss set-off in closely held companies. Explore judicial interpretat...

July 18, 2025 3411 Views 1 comment Print

Concept of Beneficial Interest and Significant Beneficial Ownership

Company Law : Two significant provisions under this law are Section 89 and Section 90, which deal with the concepts of Beneficial Interest and S...

July 4, 2025 4128 Views 1 comment Print

Significant beneficial ownership: Extending ambit of significant influence?

Company Law : RoC penalizes LinkedIn India & Samsung Noida for SBO non-disclosure, expanding the interpretation of control under India’s Compa...

April 4, 2025 1761 Views 0 comment Print


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Compliance Alert: Significant Beneficial Ownership Rules 2018

Company Law : Learn about latest compliance update from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India regarding Significant Beneficial Ownership r...

October 18, 2023 7194 Views 0 comment Print


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Delay in Filing Significant Beneficial Ownership- MCA imposes ₹7 Lakh Penalty

Company Law : A massive delay in filing BEN-2 for significant beneficial ownership led to maximum penalties. The authority held that prolonged n...

April 1, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed Due to Failure to Identify Significant Beneficial Owners

Company Law : The authority penalized the company for not identifying SBOs despite clear evidence of control and influence. It held that such id...

March 27, 2026 702 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Levied for Not Filing BEN-2 Due to Misinterpretation of SBO Definition

Company Law : The issue was whether SBO exists without majority shareholding. The authority held that control and influence also determine SBO, ...

March 27, 2026 1224 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposed Penalty for Non-Compliance with SBO Reporting

Company Law : A company and its directors were penalized under Section 90(11) of the Companies Act for failing to issue notices to Significant B...

December 1, 2025 1632 Views 0 comment Print

No Penalty for Non-Filing of Form BEN-2 Due to Dissolved SBO

Company Law : SRA Systems Limited was not penalized for failing to file Form BEN-2 as the foreign shareholder was dissolved before the complianc...

November 12, 2025 453 Views 0 comment Print


New MCA Rules on Significant Beneficial Owners for LLPs

November 12, 2023 9813 Views 2 comments Print

LLPs now need to comply to the MCA’s new SBO rules. Learn more about identifying Significant Beneficial Owners in India’s corporate sector and LLPs now!

Understanding Significant Beneficial Owner (BEN) & Recent Amendments

October 30, 2023 11520 Views 0 comment Print

Significant Beneficial Owner (BEN) and recent amendments in India. Learn about designation requirements, designated persons, and importance of transparency.

Deciphering MCA’s Latest Amendment in SBO Provisions – A Deep Dive

October 29, 2023 16821 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the MCA’s new SBO compliance rules and their impact on companies. Learn about designation, reporting, and potential clarifications.

Compliance Alert: Significant Beneficial Ownership Rules 2018

October 18, 2023 7194 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about latest compliance update from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India regarding Significant Beneficial Ownership rules and their implications.

Simplified Guide to Section 90 Compliance: Decoding MCA’s SBO Advisory

October 14, 2023 13803 Views 1 comment Print

Learn all about Significant Beneficial Owners (SBO) rules under Section 90 of Companies Act, 2013, and how they impact your company’s compliance. Get clarity on SBO criteria, exemptions, and responsibilities

Understanding Significant Beneficial Ownership (SBO) Rules

September 29, 2023 9885 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Significant Beneficial Ownership (SBO) rules under Companies Act, 2013, including thresholds, reporting requirements, and common examples.

75 FAQs on Significant Beneficial Owners (SBO) in India

September 15, 2023 11373 Views 0 comment Print

Explore 75 FAQs on Significant Beneficial Owners (SBO) in India, covering rules, regulations, declarations, and more. Get insights on SBO compliance.

Significant Beneficial Owner (SBO) Rules: Analysis & Compliance

August 18, 2023 14517 Views 1 comment Print

Concept of Significant Beneficial Owner (SBO), its implications, procedural requirements, penalties for non-compliance, and exemptions. Stay compliant with SBO rules.

Analysis of Significant Beneficial Owner Provisions under Companies Act 2013

August 6, 2023 6183 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about Significant Beneficial Owners (SBO) in India, aimed at promoting corporate transparency and preventing financial crime. Understand the impact of global ownership rules and compliance requirements.

Concept of Significant Beneficial Owner (SBO)

April 28, 2023 81528 Views 1 comment Print

As per Section 90 of Companies Act, 2013, every individual, who acting alone or together, or through one or more persons or trust, including a trust and person’s resident outside India, has (indirectly or indirect with direct holdings) following rights in reporting company:

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