“Incorporation” in Company Law
LLP Agreement - Essential Clauses to be included
What is the LLP Agreement? Section 2(1)(O) of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 defines it as under: “LLP Agreements mean any written agreement between the partners of the Limited...
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 companies have started to set up their businesses here since the country provides them with seasoned...
Establishment of Branch Office of Foreign Company
Legal forms in which a foreign company can set up its establishment in India? Branch Office Liaison Office Project Office Corporate Entity which could be wholly or partly owned by the foreign...
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...
Procedure for a change in the Object clause of MOA
This Article contains the procedure for a change in the Object clause of the Company under the Companies Act, 2013 with detailed documentation required. I hope this document would be of some help w.r.t. professional workings. Memorandum of association is the charter of the company and defines the...
Form INC 20A : What if you have not Filed a Declaration for Commencement of Business
Form 20A is a declaration that needs to be filed by the directors of the company at the time of the commencement of the business. It should be verified by a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Company Secretary (CS) or a Cost Accountant in practice.
Directorship KYC: DIR-3 KYC Annual Filing and DIN Compliance
Every director holding DIN must file DIR-3 KYC once every three financial years to keep DIN active. Learn about DIR-3 KYC process, documents, due dates, and consequences of non-compliance under Companies Act 2013.
Process of Conversion of OPC Into Private or Public Company
As proposed in Budget Speech in respect of amendment in the provision of One Person Company. MCA has introduced “Companies (Incorporation), Second Amendment Rules, 2021 on 1st February 2021. Most...
Dematerialisation of Shares by Private Companies (Rule 9B)
For most of this Act's life, demat was a listed-company problem. Rule 9A pulled in unlisted public companies in 2018. Rule 9B, inserted in 2023, pulled in private companies.
List of Forms on which additional fees is waived off by ROC
Business owners, startups, professionals, and taxpayers dealing with List of Forms should understand the applicable rules. Requirements can vary by turnover, entity type and activity, so it is best to confirm your specific case before proceeding.
Conversion of a Private Company into a Public Company
Conversion of the status of the company from private limited to public limited would become effective form the date of receipt of the approval of the ROC through the change of name would become effective on the issue of fresh Certificate of Incorporation.
How can I incorporate a subsidiary of a foreign company in India?
Whenever anyone incorporates a Company in India as a ‘Subsidiary” or “Wholly-owned Subsidiary (WOS)” of a Company incorporated outside India. Many questions came into notice like: What are the...
NBFC- Types, Documents Required and Compliance
A Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are financial institutions incorporated under the companies act 2013, meant for ensuring services ranging from loans to advances, acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds/debentures/securities, which are issued by Government or local authority or other marketable...
How to Become an Independent Director in India
The real six-step path to an independent directorship — eligibility, DIN, IICA databank, the proficiency test, how boards find candidates, and the appointment...
Process of Alteration in Name of Company
As you all know that company is a separate legal entity. It must require having a name of its own to establish its Separate identity. The name of the company is a sign of its independent existence. The first clause in the Memorandum of Association (MOA) of the company states the name by which a...
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...
Post Incorporation Compliance under Companies Act 2013
Business owners, startups, professionals, and taxpayers dealing with Post Incorporation Compliance under Companies should understand the applicable rules. Requirements can vary by turnover, entity type and activity, so it is best to confirm your specific case before proceeding.
Due dates of ROC Annual Returns
Business owners, startups, professionals, and taxpayers dealing with Due dates of ROC should understand the applicable rules. Requirements can vary by turnover, entity type and activity, so it is best to confirm your specific case before proceeding.
AGM for a Private Limited Company (Section 96)
When your AGM is due, the nine-month first AGM rule, 21 clear days notice, quorum, how to get a GNL-1 extension - and why the first AGM can never be extended.
One Person Company (OPC): Recent Changes in Budget
As proposed in Budget Speech in respect of amendment in the provision of One Person Company. MCA has introduced “Companies (Incorporation), Second Amendment Rules, 2021 on 1st February 2021. Most...
RUN (Reserve Unique Name) : FAQs
What are the features of the RUN (Reserve Unique Name) web service? It is a simple and easy-to-use web service for reserving a name for a new company or for a change of name for any existing company.
SPICe+ Part A vs Part B: What Goes Where
Part A reserves the name, Part B incorporates the company. What each one asks for, the linked forms, the fees, and how to decide whether to file them together or...
Companies Act 2013 Complete Overview: Structure, Key Provisions and 2024 Amendments
Comprehensive overview of the Companies Act 2013. Covers its 29 chapters, 470 sections, key compliance requirements, landmark provisions, and important 2024-25 amendments.
Process of Change of Name of a Company
A company is a legal entity that must have a name of its own to establish its separate identity. The name of the company is a symbol of its independent corporate existence. The first clause in the Memorandum of Association of the company states the name by which a company is known. The company may...