Corporate Law Articles

FAQs on Reduction in statutory rate of EPF contribution from 12% to 10%

Mita Basak 25 September 2020 at 10:42

A reduction in the statutory rate of EPF contribution from 12% to 10% came into place in order to increase the take-home pay for employees. Read the FAQs on this measure here.

Illustrations for Understanding Significant Beneficial Ownership - Part 3

Brajesh Kumar 24 September 2020 at 17:44

Illustrations for Understanding Significant Beneficial Ownership - Part 3

Interpretation of Significant Beneficial Ownership undergoes any change - Part 2

Brajesh Kumar 23 September 2020 at 18:28

This article is in continuation of our previous article on Significant Beneficial Ownership which explains this new concept.

Significant Beneficial Ownership - Part 1

Brajesh Kumar 23 September 2020 at 16:44

The concept of Significant Beneficial Ownership is brought by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") to identify those individuals who indirectly control or exercise significant shareholding in the Company through layers of artificial entities like Companies or LLPs.

Highlights of amendments under the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020

Alok Purohit 23 September 2020 at 10:00

The Lok Sabha on Saturday i.e. 19th September 2020 passed a bill to further amend the Companies Act and decriminalize various compoundable offenses as well as promote ease of doing business in the country.

Maximum time gap between two AGMs in case of Extension of AGM by ROC

Brajesh Kumar 16 September 2020 at 09:37

Pursuant to a general extension granted by respective ROCs, the time gap between 2 AGMs can exceed 15 months but cannot exceed 18 months.

ESIC Portal - Login, Registration, and Services Offered

Ayisha Anis 15 September 2020 at 17:04

ESIC Portal registration and log in for employer and employee. Services offered on the portal, online payment of ESI contribution, challan generation, e-Pehchan Card, and revised rates.

How to incorporate a producer company in India?

Praveen Singh 15 September 2020 at 16:30

A Producer Company may be referred to as a legally recognized entity of farmers with the objective of improving the standard of living.

All About Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

Praveen Singh 14 September 2020 at 09:13

ESOP is governed through Section 62(1) (b) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("CA, 2013") and SEBI (ESOS and ESPS) Guidelines, 1999 as amended.

Annual Compliance To Be Done By Public Limited Company Throughout The Year

Praveen Singh 12 September 2020 at 11:29

A Public Limited Company has been defined under Section 2(71) of the Companies law. Public Limited Company offers shares to the general public and has limited liability.