Commonly asked questions related to Company Formation in India. The questions mostly relate to the Private Limited Company. Q1. As an individual can I form/register a Private Limited company? Ans: Yes, if you are a person of Indian origin or a NRI (Non-resident Indian) / PIO (Person of Indian Origin) /OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India), […]
Procedure to change Company information/Name of Company
Once a Company (Private/Public) is registered with the Registrar of Companies, there could be instances wherein specific Company information needs to be updated with the ROC. Following are some of those instances & the related procedures. Procedure to intimate changes among managing director, directors, manager and secretary of a company. A company can intimate changes […]
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“ACTIVe” Form – Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules 2019
As per Notification dated 21.02.2019, the Government has amended Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014. These Rules shall be called “Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2019”. It has came into effect from 25.02.2019. For this you may refer Section 12(9) and Section 469(1) and (2) of Companies Act 2013. In the said Rules, after form INC-22 , the e-form […]
How to validate the digital signature on the Certificate of Incorporation
Steps to validate Digital Signature on the CoI (Certificate of Incorporation) When the Certificate of Incorporation (.pdf) is received from the Registrar of Companies (ROC) & opened in the Adobe Reader, it may display the signature as “Validity unknown”. In order to validate the same, few steps needs to be followed in the Adobe Reader. Please […]
New Simplified Process of Incorporation of Company in India
New Simplified Process of Incorporation of Company in India Updated as on April 6th 2019 : Since “INC 29” is abolished, this article is no longer valid (hence strikethrough). Please refer below 2 articles for the Updated Process. Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus (SPICe+) Procedure of Company Formation (Private Limited Company), in India […]
How to check name availability for the Private company or LLP with ROC / MCA?
**** Updated as on 6th April, 2019 **** What’s Updated? – MCA Circular on : Use of word ‘National’, ‘Bank’, ‘Exchange’, ‘Stock Exchange’ in the names of Companies or Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs). Refer General Circular No. 2/2014 One can check whether the proposed Company Name (Private Limited or LLP) is available for Registration or not with […]
Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Second Amendment Rules, 2018
On 07.05.2018, Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Second Amendment Rules, 2018 has been notified. Principal Rules Amendment Rules Rule 10(3) Registrar shall allow fifteen days time for resubmission in case of reservation of name through we service – RUN for rectification of defects if any. Section 403( Fees for filing) Sub Item B has been […]
Relaxation of additional fees and extension of last date of filing in AOC-4 MGT-7
Relaxation of additional fees and extension of last date of filing in AOC-4 MGT-7 On 28.10.2016 Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued General Circular No. 12/2016 and provided relaxation of additional fees and further extension of last date of filing of e-forms AOC-4, AOC-4 (XBRL), AOC-4(CFS), MGT-7 till 29.11.2016.
MCA21 – Updated Phone Numbers of DIN Cell Help Desk / MCA21 Service Related Complaints
MCA21 – Service Related Complaints, Updated Phone Numbers of DIN Cell Help Desk / Email of Corporate Seva Kendra ***** Updated as on May 21’st 2016 ***** Click here to raise a MCA21 Service Related Complaint Click here to Track the MCA21 Service related Complaint Status MCA21 Helpdesk Contact Numbers : 0124-4832500 or 011-23073017 DIN Cell Helpdesk : 9259720983 […]
Relaxation of additional fees and extension of time for filing of e-forms
Considering the technical glitches being observed in the MCA Website, there is some relief to existing stake holders about filing of e-forms which are due for filing between 25.03.2016 to 30.06.2016 with Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The Government has provided relaxation of additional fees and extension of time for filing e-forms under Companies Act 2013 […]
THE COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2015 – Highlights
THE COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2015 After implementation of New Companies Act 2014, the Government has made changes in provisions of the New Companies Act 2014 and published “Companies Amendment Act 2015” on 25.05.2015. This Act came into force on 26.05.2015. The amendment has been made in the requirement of paid up capital, common seal, filing […]
Not filed Annual Return? Grab this opportunity through CLSS 2014
Updated as on : 15th November, 2014. CLSS gets extension for another month (extended till 31’st December , 2014). Refer: General Circular no. 44/2014 dated 14.11.2014 I do get a lot of questions from the business owners who had incorporated their ventures but never filed any Annual returns so far, either due to less / NIL business […]
282 Sections notified (Companies Act 2013) & it’s comparison with Companies Act 1956
Reference: Circular number. 07/2014 dated 01.04.2014 by Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Dissemination of Information with regards to provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 as notified till date vis-à-vis the corresponding provisions of the Companies Act 1956. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs had notified 98+1 sections on 12.09.2013 and 183 sections w.e.f 01.04.2014 of the Companies […]
Implementation of 98 sections of the Companies Act, 2013
UPDATED : MCA has issued a Fresh Notification as on 26th March,2014. New sections or part thereof, of Companies Act 2013 mentioned there-under will become applicable from April 1’st, 2014 and corresponding provisions of Companies Act, 1956 cease to have effect from that date. Click here to know the details. According to the notification issued by MCA […]
Definitions – As per Section 2 of Companies Act 2013
As we delve deeper into understanding the Companies Act 2013, it is also important to understand the definitions of some of the Company law terms. Following table describes the terms defined by the Companies Act 2013 (as notified by the Government on 01.04.2014). Section Title Definitions Clause (1) Abridged prospectus “Abridged prospectus” means a memorandum […]
MCA General Circular 6/2014 – Important Notification
Roll out plan of various forms under the Companies Act, 2013 and continuance of forms under the provisions of Companies Act, 1956 In order to facilitate the completion of notified sections, Ministry of Corporate Affairs has planned a staggered roll out of various forms. It has been decided to waive fees for all event based […]
Implementation of 183 sections of the Companies Act, 2013
The most awaited New Companies Act,2013 is being rolled out /will be in effect starting from April 1’st, 2014 – according to the notification issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, dated 26th March, 2014. Following 183 sections or part thereof of Companies Act 2013 mentioned there-under will become applicable from April 1’st, 2014 and corresponding provisions […]
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India – Reporting & Compliance
In this article I will try to give some insights on the Procedural aspects like remittance, issuance of shares and Reporting/Compliance to RBI (Reserve Bank of India), with the help of a case study. Each subscriber to the Memorandum of Association (MoA) of the company (Private or Public), after its incorporation shall be required to deposit minimum subscription money (i.e. […]
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India – Basics
After hearing enough rambling on FDI’s and its urgent need to stop Indian rupee fall, one is very curious to know about FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) and trying to understand what qualifies as FDI and what routes are available for them to invest in our country. FDI as the name suggests, it is an investment […]
The Companies Act, 2013 – published in “The Gazette of India”
On 30th August, 2013, the “Ministry of Law and Justice”, published the “Companies Act, 2013” in the “The Gazette Of India”. Download a copy of the Companies Act 2013, as Published in “The Gazette of India”. Source : The Gazette Of India
Companies Act 2013 enacted – receives Hon.President’s assent
Companies Bill, 2012 (Act No. 18 of 2013) has been assented today (30th August, 2013) by Hon. President of India. Here is the Backgrounder on the same. (Backgrounder Source: ICSI website).
Highlights of the Companies Bill 2012
Rajya Sabha passed the Companies Bill, 2012 on 8th August, 2013. It was earlier passed by Lok Sabha on December 18, 2012. Now it will be presented before the President for approval after which it will come into force. The new Law will be a progressive and futuristic law which promises improved corporate governance norms, […]
Relaxation of additional fees & extension of due date of filing by MCA
Due to technical issues arising after transition from TCS to Infosys, MCA has issued a Circular regarding relaxation of additional fees & extension of the last date in filing various forms. This move is really satisfactory for all the Stakeholders!! Circular No. 3/2013 Subject: Relaxation of additional fees and extension of last date in filing […]
Annual Filing 2012 (Balance Sheet / P&L Account) 23AC/23ACA (Non-XBRL)
Annual Filing for the Account Year commencing on or after 01-04-2011 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued General Circular No. 30/2012 for filing e-forms 23AC (Non XBRL), 23ACA (Non XBRL) in revised format. In order to ensure smooth filing and to avoid last minute rush, it has specified due dates of filing of these […]