Corporate Laws Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to reform India’s corporate laws. The bill proposes changes to the Companies Act, 2013, and LLP Act, 2008, focusing on ease of doing business and addressing gaps highlighted by the Company Law Committee

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CBDT notifies E-Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022

S.O. 1466(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 151Aof the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby makes the following Scheme,namely:- Short title and commencement.—(1) This Scheme may be called the e-Assessment of Income EscapingAssessment Scheme, 2022.(2) It shall come into force with effect from the… Continue reading CBDT notifies E-Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022

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Limited Liability Partnership (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022

Now, as part of the MCA V3 initiative, LLP related compliances will have below major changes: There can be 5 Desiganted partners (without having DIN) at the time of Incorporation. (Earlier 2 was allowed) LLP Formation Process became web based Just like the SPICE Forms for Company formation. Further, now Latitude and longitude is compulsory… Continue reading Limited Liability Partnership (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022

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Certain provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 is now applicable on LLPs

MCA vide Notification No. G.S.R. 110(E) dated 11th February 2022 has notified the following provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 is now applicable on LLPs:1) Section 90(1) to (11): Declaration of SBO;2) Section 164(1) & (2): Disqualifications for appointment as a designated partner;3) Section 165(1) & (3) to (6): Number of LLPs in which designated… Continue reading Certain provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 is now applicable on LLPs

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MCA has Extended Relaxation on Levy of Additional fees for Filing Annual Forms

Relaxation on levy of additional fees in the filing of E-Form AOC-4, AOC-4(CFS), AOC-4-XBRL, AOC-4 Non-XBRL, and MGT-7/MGT-7A for the financial year ended on 31.03.2021; AOC-4, AOC-4(CFS), AOC-4-XBRL, AOC-4 Non-XBRL: 15th March 2022.MGT-7/MGT-7A: 31st March 2022 MCA has extended annual form filing dates as per their General Circular No. 01/2022

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MCA Notification Dated 11.02.2022

MCA Notification dated 11.02.2022Every company covered under the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 135 shall furnish a report on Corporate Social Responsibility in Form CSR-2 to the Registrar for the preceding financial year (2020-2021) and onwards as an addendum to Form AOC-4 or AOC-4 XBRL or AOC-4 NBFC (Ind AS).

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Unauthorized Forex Trading Platforms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through its press release dated 03.02.2022 has given Cautions against unauthorized forex trading platforms. It stated that misleading advertisements of unauthorized Electronic Trading Platforms (ETPs) offering forex trading facilities to Indian residents, including on social media platforms, search engines, Over The Top (OTT) platforms, gaming apps, and the like.… Continue reading Unauthorized Forex Trading Platforms

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has changed the rules for Fixed Deposits/ Term Deposits.

AS PER THE NEW RULE, 👉Circular from RBI, fixed deposits will not be automatically renewed and such matured deposits will get savings bank interest rate. Hence all are requested to note due dates and get the receipt renewed on due date to avoid loss of interest. RBI in its circular said that the new rule… Continue reading The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has changed the rules for Fixed Deposits/ Term Deposits.

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💡📍Explained | Impact of SEBI amendments on norms for Independent Directors

✒️⚖️📑Independent Directors – Attention ⏳SEBI has revised guidelines for the appointment and removal of independent directors and strengthened their position in the remuneration and audit committees. ⏳SEBI Board has also agreed to make a reference to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for amendment in the Companies Act, 2013 which may allow independent directors to… Continue reading 💡📍Explained | Impact of SEBI amendments on norms for Independent Directors

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Important Update: Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has introduced a one-time opportunity for companies to regularize their pending filings and reduce financial burdens associated with compliance delays. This scheme is particularly beneficial for MSMEs and private companies facing significant additional fees.  Key Highlights of the Scheme Eligibility & Exclusions The scheme applies to all companies except… Continue reading Important Update: Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026)

Recent ROC Penalty Orders

Recent ROC Penalty Orders compiled in Chartered Secretary Journal for ready references.

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Ten New Income tax Rules w.e.f 1st April 2023 for Taxpayers

1) New income tax regime to be default regime Starting, 1 April 2023, the new income tax regime will act as the default tax regime. Tax assessors will still be able to choose from the prior regime. The government in Budget 2020-21 brought in an optional income tax regime, under which individuals and Hindu Undivided… Continue reading Ten New Income tax Rules w.e.f 1st April 2023 for Taxpayers

UPI is Free for Users and you don’t have to pay any charge or fees for Personal (P2P) & Merchant (P2M) Transactions

No need to Panic UPI Payments will remain free, nothing changes for you, there won’t be any charge on UPI Bank TransfersThe new proposal is only applicable for Wallets/PPI Where UPI transactions made via Prepaid Payments Instruments (Such as Wallets, Credit Cards) will have an Interchange Fees It will carry an Interchange Fee of 1.1%… Continue reading UPI is Free for Users and you don’t have to pay any charge or fees for Personal (P2P) & Merchant (P2M) Transactions

Software for Audit Trail mandatorily to be installed by the companies w.e.f. 01.04.2023

According to The Ministry of Company Affairs (MCA) notification dated March 24, 2021 (Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules, 2021), every company that uses accounting software to maintain its books of account shall use only Accounting Software that has a feature of recording an – Audit Trail of each and every transaction, Creating an edit log of… Continue reading Software for Audit Trail mandatorily to be installed by the companies w.e.f. 01.04.2023