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Mandatory appointment of Company Secretary

Affluence Advisory 21 September 2022 at 08:54

Let's go through the important aspects as well as the procedure for the appointment of the Company Secretary (C.S.).

Amendment to the definition of small company and benefits

Affluence Advisory 19 September 2022 at 08:46

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified an amendment in the Companies (Specification of Definitions Details) Rules, 2014 that come into force from 15th September, 2022. The Amendment has been introduced to provide ease of doing business and to reduce the burden of compliance from a large number of companies as the definition has been widened to cover more companies.

Obligation to indicate Director Identification Number (DIN)

Affluence Advisory 16 September 2022 at 14:06

Section 158 of Companies Act, 2013 states that every person or company, while filing any return, information or particulars as are required to be furnished under this Act, shall mention the Director Identification Number ("DIN") in such return, information or particulars in case such return, information or particulars relate to the director or contain any reference of any director.

CSR Compliances as per New Rules

Affluence Advisory 29 August 2022 at 13:33

The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) introduced the mandatory provisions of CSR and accordingly Section 135 of the Act and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 ["CSR Rules"] framed thereunder govern CSR in India.

Penalty for non-maintenance of registered office

Affluence Advisory 27 August 2022 at 11:38

Every Company should maintain its registered office pursuant to Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Physical Verification of Registered Office of the Companies by ROC

Affluence Advisory 20 August 2022 at 16:22

The MCA vide notification dated 18/08/2022 has notified Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2022 to insert a new rule in Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, which pertains to physical verification of the registered office address of the Companies.

Can company give loans to directors and relatives?

Affluence Advisory 17 August 2022 at 16:12

Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013 contains prohibition, restriction and exemption for providing Loan, Guarantee, and Security to the Directors of the Company and any of their relatives.

Misconceptions regarding filing of annual return and applicability to prepare extract of annual returns

Affluence Advisory 08 August 2022 at 16:44

Annual Return is a significant document for all the Stakeholders of the Company as it provides in a nutshell, very comprehensive information about various aspects of the Company.

Ratification in context of Companies Act, 2013

Affluence Advisory 26 July 2022 at 16:35

The expression "ratification" was precisely defined by the English Court in one old case, Hartman v. Hornsby as under "Ratification" is the approval by act, word, or conduct, of that which was attempted (of accomplishment), but which was improperly or without proper authority performed in the first instance."

Non Compliance in the use of KMP designation by private companies

Affluence Advisory 22 July 2022 at 12:53

The executive management of a company is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the company. The Companies Act, 2013 has used the term key managerial personnel to define executive management. The key managerial personnel are the point of first contact between the company and its stakeholders.