The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has revised the definition of 'small companies' by increasing the paid-up capital threshold from £2 crore to £4 crore and the turnover threshold from £20 crore to £40 crore. This move aims to further facilitate ease of doing business and reduce the compliance burden for these companies, which are vital for economic growth and employment. The revision brings several benefits, including simplified financial statement preparation and fewer mandatory board meetings.
MCA revises threshold for paid up capital of small companies
Latest revision to facilitate Ease of Doing Business further and reduce compliance burden on small companies
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has taken several measures in the recent past towards ease of doing business and ease of living for the corporates. These included decriminalisation of various provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 the LLP Act, 2008, extending fast track mergers to start ups, incentivising incorpora
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FAQ :
The new threshold for paid-up capital for small companies has been revised to not exceeding £4 crore.
The turnover threshold for small companies has been increased to not exceeding £40 crore.
The revision is intended to further facilitate ease of doing business and reduce the compliance burden on small companies.
Benefits include not needing to prepare a cash flow statement, filing an abridged annual return, no mandatory auditor rotation, and fewer board meetings.
No, the auditor of a small company is not required to report on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal financial controls.