Category Archives: Company Law

Company Law Settlement Scheme, 2010

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has come out again with the much awaited Company Law Settlement Scheme in exercise of its powers under Section 611(2) and 637B (b) of the Companies Act, 1956 “Company Law Settlement Scheme, 2010. Under the … Continue reading

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Conditions of listing for issuers seeking listing on SME Exchange

In recognition of the need for making finance available to small and medium enterprises, SEBI has decided to encourage promotion of dedicated exchanges and/or dedicated platforms of the exchanges for listing and trading of securities issued by Small and Medium … Continue reading

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pricing guidelines for transfer of equity instruments from a resident to a non-resident and vice versa

In terms of Schedule 1 of the Notification, an Indian company may issue equity shares/compulsorily convertible preference shares and compulsorily convertible debentures (equity instruments) to a person resident outside India under the FDI policy, subject to inter alia, compliance with … Continue reading

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New procedure to open a Branch office in India by Foreign entity

Contributed by : CA. Sudha G. Bhushan (sudha@mukeshraj.com) Establishment of Branch (BO) / Liaison Offices (LO) in India by Foreign Entities delegation of powers Application for opening Branch office/liaison office to be routed through Authorised dealer The application in form FNC … Continue reading

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Setting up of operations in India by Overseas Company/ Non-Resident

A foreign company or a non-resident planning to set up business operations in India can do so in the following manner: As a foreign company through a Liaison Office/ Representative Office, Project Office or a Branch Office; or As an … Continue reading

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What are the additional requirements to incorporate a 100% subsidiary of a foreign Company?

Apart from the requirement of a private limited company followings are the additional requirement to incorporate a 100% subsidiary of a foreign company in India:   a)      A resolution of foreign holding company to the effect that the Indian company … Continue reading

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Important Changes in ROC annual filing

As you all are aware that Annual Filing Forms to be filed with the ROC i.e. FORM-23AC, FORM-23ACA, and FORM-20B have been revised w.e.f. 28.09.2008, and  version of some other Forms i.e. FORM-66, DIN-3, FORM-1, FORM-18, FORM-32, and FORM-1A have … Continue reading

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Procedure for Incorporation of a Private Limited Company in India

Apply for DIN (Director Identification Number) if the directors of the proposed company do not have this number earlier. Every director has one unique DIN for all companies. Documents Required for approval of DIN: Identity proof Address proof One passport … Continue reading

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What is Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)? How can I get them?

The Information Technology Act, 2000 provides for use of Digital Signatures on the documents submitted in electronic form in order to ensure the security and authenticity of the documents filed electronically. Certification Agencies are appointed by the office of the … Continue reading

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