“Compliance” in Company Law
Annual Compliance Calendar for Small Company
BACKGROUND: In this Flash editorial, the author begins by referring to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with all the Amendment Acts and the rules mentioned there till Companies (Amendme
CSR Section 135 Companies Act 2013: Mandatory Spend, Eligible Activities and Annual Report
Complete guide to CSR under Section 135 of Companies Act 2013. Covers qualifying criteria (net worth Rs 500Cr, turnover Rs 1000Cr, net profit Rs 5Cr), 2% spend requirement, eligible activities, and penalties for non-compliance.
Incorporation of Company with a Foreign Director in India
India has one of the fast-growing economies in the world and this can partly be credited to the FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) inputs to the country and to globalization. A large number of foreign co
Company Registration in India: Complete Guide (2026)
Starting a business in India requires selecting the right legal structure and completing the company registration process as per government regulations. This guide covers everything—from types of companies to step-by-step registration, documents, costs, and compliance. What is Company Regi
Way to complain of fraud against companies?
How to Complain of Fraud against Companies? The government, in order to inspire better compliance of the law, has announced the form SCP (Serious Complaint Form) for reporting the serious complaints r
Annual Compliance for Section 8 Companies
Under the Company Law provisions, the concept of Section 8 companies permitted companies with charitable objects etc. to be registered without the words ‘Limited’ or ‘Private Limited’. Section 8 conti
How to file DPT-3 in case of Loan from shareholder?
Summary: In this editorial author going to discuss how to file DPT-3 form when a Private Limited/ Public Limited Company having loan from shareholders (HUF, Trust, Individual etc.) As per exemption no
Detailed discussion of Section 185 of the Companies Act 2013
This refers that the "Companies Act likely to jolt Corporate World". Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013, which puts restrictions on inter-corporate loans, jolted the corporate world. Until now, Co
Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM): Process, Notice and Requisition Rights
EGM is called for urgent business between two AGMs. Learn about EGM convening by Board, requisition by members, court-ordered EGM, notice requirements and voting procedures.
List of MCA Forms Eligible for Additional Fee Waiver
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs by its circular dated 30th March 2020 has issued Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 to promote defaulting companies to make a fresh start and waive the additional fee
Compounding of Annual General Meeting (AGM)
SHORT SUMMARY: In this editorial author shall discuss the provisions of Compounding of AGM. Many professionals asked this question, How to go for compounding in case of holding of AGM after Due date.
Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) Under Companies Act 2013: Roles, Appointment and Liability
Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) under Section 203 of the Companies Act 2013 includes CEO/MD, CFO, CS, and whole-time director. Learn their mandatory appointment, qualifications, and personal liability.
Section 185 and 186 of Companies Act: Loans and Investments by Companies
Section 185 prohibits loans to directors while Section 186 regulates inter-corporate loans and investments. Learn compliance requirements, limits, and exemptions under Companies Act 2013.
Directors' Appointment and Removal Under Companies Act 2013: Section 149 to 170
Guide to appointment, tenure, vacation, disqualification and removal of directors under Companies Act 2013. Covers DIN requirement, DIR-2 consent, rotation, and Section 169 removal.
Secretarial Standards SS-1 and SS-2: Board Meetings and General Meetings
SS-1 governs board meetings and SS-2 governs general meetings of companies. Learn key requirements of these mandatory ICSI standards under Companies Act 2013.
Clarification on Board Meeting through Video Conferencing
Ministry has issued, The Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Amendment, Rules 2021 passed on 15th June 2021. These Rules came into effect on 15th June 2021. Section 173 of Companies Act, 2013
Annual General Meeting (AGM): Convening, Agenda, Quorum and Compliance
AGM is mandatory for all companies except OPCs. Learn AGM rules including timeline, notice period, quorum, resolutions, proxies and compliance requirements under Companies Act 2013.
Managing Director Appointment Under Companies Act 2013: Process, Term and Remuneration
Appointment of a Managing Director under Sections 196-197 of the Companies Act 2013 requires board and shareholder approval. Learn eligibility, term limits, remuneration Schedule V, and forms to file.
Due Date of Filing of Annual Forms, AOC-4, MGT-7, ADT-1 for F.Y. Ended 31.03.2020
Summary: In this editorial, the author is going to discuss very relevant interrogations received from our professional colleagues through our WhatsApp groups “Gyan Gurukul” concerning “Due Dates” i.e.
Loan to Director - Section 185 of Companies (Amendment) Act 2017
In this Research editorial, the author begins by referring to the provisions of Section 185 of the Companies Amendment Act, 2017 (Loan to Directors and entities in which directors are interested). The
RELAXATION DUE TO COVID 19 - COMPANIES ACT, 2013 & LLP ACT, 2008 - TILL DECEMBER 31, 2020
In this article author shall discuss about Relaxation given by MCA in Compliance of Companies Act, 2013 till December 31, 2020. Relaxations from many Due Dates for Filing of Forms, holding of Meetings
Beneficial Ownership and Significant Beneficial Owner (SBO) Under Companies Act
Section 90 of the Companies Act 2013 requires companies to identify and maintain a register of Significant Beneficial Owners (SBOs) who hold 10% or more ultimate beneficial interest. Learn the BEN-1 declaration and compliance.
Section 186 of Companies Act 2013 - Loan and Investment
Everything about Section 186 of Companies Act 2013 (Process of granting of Loan) There is always a doubt in our mind regarding process of grant loan or investment by Company. Process of grant of Loan
Process of Conversion of Private Company into One Person Company (OPC)
This brief write up an attempt has been made to unlock the technicalities related to the Conversion of a Private Company into One Person Company prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013. I believe tha