Corporate Law Articles

Bank Guarantee vs Letter of Credit: Which one does your business need?

Posted by Ankush 10 November 2026 61 Views

Understand the key differences between a Letter of Credit (LC) and Bank Guarantee (BG), including their purpose, payment process, types, bank charges, margin requirements, limit calculations and practical examples for businesses.

Diwali Gifts to Directors and KMPs: A Corporate Governance and Compliance Perspective

Posted by Priyanshi Garg

10 November 2026 73 Views

Understand the Companies Act, income tax and GST implications of gifts given to or received by directors and KMPs, including remuneration, disclosure requirements, conflicts of interest and corporate gifting policy.

CMA Data for a Bank Loan: Format, Forms II to VI and how to prepare it

Posted by Ankush 07 November 2026 176 Views

Learn how to prepare CMA data for bank loans and working capital limits. Explore all six CMA forms (I to VI), MPBF calculations, financial projections and a practical example with step-by-step guidance.

How a bank reads your balance sheet before giving a loan

Posted by Ankush 06 November 2026 142 Views

Discover how banks analyse a balance sheet before approving a business loan. Understand key financial ratios, tangible net worth, liquidity, leverage and red flags that affect loan eligibility.

One Missing Statement, Rs 45,000 in Penalties: ROC Jaipur's Order on Secretarial Standards Compliance

Posted by Priyanshi Garg

06 November 2026 67 Views

ROC Jaipur imposes ₹45,000 penalty on Rustic-Urban Food Park and four officers for failing to include the mandatory Secretarial Standards compliance statement in the FY 2020-21 Board’s Report under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.

First Auditor and Auditor Rotation under Section 139: A Guide for New Foreign-Owned Companies

Posted by Sudheer

05 November 2026 67 Views

The appointment of the auditor is one of the first acts of a new company, and mistakes in the first year tend to repeat. Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 ...

Loans from a Foreign Parent to an Indian Subsidiary: A Short Guide to the ECB Framework

Posted by Sudheer

09 November 2026 49 Views

Understand RBI's External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) framework for foreign loans to Indian subsidiaries, covering eligible lenders, borrowing limits, minimum maturity, end-use restrictions, FEMA reporting, withholding tax and transfer pricing compliance.

Resident Director under Section 149(3): The 182-Day Rule for Indian Subsidiaries of Foreign Groups

Posted by Sudheer

07 November 2026 53 Views

Learn about the resident director requirement under Section 149(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, including the 182-day stay rule, applicability, compliance options and penalties for non-compliance.

FC-GPR vs FC-TRS: Key Differences

Posted by Priyanshi Garg

07 November 2026 19 Views

Understand the key differences between FC-GPR and FC-TRS forms under FEMA regulations, including filing requirements, applicable deadlines, pricing rules, late fees and common compliance mistakes for foreign investment reporting in India.

Change in Registered Office: Different Procedures Under the Companies Act

Posted by Priyanshi Garg

05 November 2026 43 Views

Learn the four approval procedures for shifting a company's registered office under the Companies Act, 2013, including required resolutions, ROC approvals, MCA forms, filing timelines and penalties for non-compliance.