Amendment in Rule 38A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014



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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended Rule 38A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, introducing changes to the application process for various registrations. As part of its 'Ease of Doing Business' initiative, the ministry has replaced the e-form AGILE-PRO (INC-35) with the new e-form AGILE-PRO-S (INC-35). This update allows companies to apply for Shops and Establishment Registration simultaneously with incorporation.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 7th June 2021 amended Rule 38A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 relating to the Application for registration of GSTIN, ESIC registration, EPFO Registration, Profession Tax Registration and Opening of Bank Account. As such,e-form AGILE-PRO (INC-35) has been replaced bye-form AGILE-PRO-S (INC-35) to incorporate the new changes. An analysis of the amendments made by MCA hasbeen given below: Corporate Laws Corporate Governance Committee The Inst
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Rule 38A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 has been amended concerning the application for registration of GSTIN, ESIC, EPFO, Profession Tax, and opening a bank account.

The e-form AGILE-PRO (INC-35) has been replaced by the new e-form AGILE-PRO-S (INC-35) to incorporate the changes.

The amendment introduces the facility to apply for Shops and Establishment Registration at the time of company incorporation.

The amendment was made by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 7th June 2021.

The amendment is part of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' 'Ease of Doing Business' initiatives.




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