Corporate Law Articles

Need for corporate governance

Amitav Ganguly 17 July 2015 at 11:09

• Corporate Governance is the latest trend and the watch word in the business in India and abroad, through the entities of companies. Good governance guides a company’s directions in such a way that it can fulfil its goals and objectives

CSR - An Overview

Srinivas 15 July 2015 at 10:36

SCHEDULE VII / SEC 135CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY1. APPLICABILITY:Companies (Either private or public) having, Net worth of Rs. 500 crores or, Turnover of Rs. 1000 crores or, Net profits of Rs. 5 crores, Have to spend at least 2% of it

Learning Series on CSR LAW in India (2nd Issue)

SAGA 14 July 2015 at 11:00

Learning Series on CSR LAW in India (2nd Issue)Some Confusing & Debatable CSR IssuesIntroduction1.1.1 The law relating to CSR in India is provided in Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Schedule VII of the Act and The Companies (Corp

Stamp duty on issue of share certificates

CS Divesh Goyal 08 July 2015 at 10:32

BACKROUND:As per Section 3 of Indian Stamps Act 1899, Every Share Certificate must bear the necessary stamp duty as per the Stamp Act of the respective State/ Union Territory from which Certificate is issued. The rates of stamp duty can be obtained w

Story of independent directors

Amitav Ganguly 08 July 2015 at 10:31

Background Ideally speaking Independent Directors play crucial roles in the governance of their companies. They bring in valuable, independent and objective judgements, views and opinions to the Board of Directors, {in short, the Board}, raise import

Foreign company compliances

CS Divesh Goyal 06 July 2015 at 10:32

As Per Section 2 (42) Foreign company is a company or body corporate incorporated outside India which(a) has a place of business in India whether by itself or through an agent, physically or through electronic mode; and(b) conduct any business

Do companies consider these factors to declare dividend?

Amitav Ganguly 03 July 2015 at 10:59

DO COMPANIES CONSIDER THESE FACTORS TO DECLARE DIVIDEND? BackgroundDividend strategy of a company, more particularly which is widely held, should be such that the needs for funds within the company are satisfied and also the reasonable expectations o

Incorporation of WOS Foreign Company

CS Divesh Goyal 03 July 2015 at 10:58

BACKGROUND:India is a preferred destination for investment from NRIs, Foreign Nationals and Foreign Companies due to its booming economy and wealth of resources. India is among the fastest growing economies in the world, slated for tremendous growth

LLP | Hybrid between a company and a partnership firm

CA. Kapil Goel, DISA(ICAI) 03 July 2015 at 10:36

Concept: Limited Liability Partnership, LLP is another corporate form of business which gives the benefits of limited liability of a company and the flexibility of a partnership firm. The LLP can continue its existence irrespective of changes in part

Right issue of shares under Co. Act, 2013

CS Divesh Goyal 03 July 2015 at 10:35

BACKGROUND:As per Section 62(1) of the Companies act, 2013 if the Company decides to issue fresh shares, these should be offered to existing shareholders in proportion to existing persons who are holders of equity shares.�Right Issue� mea