Companies whose FY ended on 31st Dec, 2019 can hold AGM till 30th Sep: MCA



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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the deadline for companies whose financial year ended on 31st December 2019 to hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM). Due to COVID-19 restrictions, these companies will now have until 30th September 2020 to hold their AGM, which is an extension from the usual nine-month period. This decision aims to alleviate difficulties faced by companies in complying with AGM requirements during the pandemic.

General Circular No. 18/2020 F. No. 2/4/2020-CL-V Government of India Ministry of Corporate Affairs 5th Floor, A Wing, Shastri Bhawan, Dr. R. P. Road. New Delhi-110001 Dated: 21st April, 2020 To All Regional Directors, All Registrars of Companies. All Stakeholders. Subject: Hold
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FAQ :

Companies whose financial year ended on 31st December 2019 are eligible for this extension, provided it's not their first financial year.

The new deadline for holding the AGM is 30th September 2020.

The extension is due to difficulties faced by companies in holding AGMs because of COVID-19 related social distancing norms and restrictions.

Under the Companies Act, 2013, a company can hold its AGM within six months (or nine months for the first AGM) from the closure of the financial year.

This circular was issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) of the Government of India.




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