On 13 March 2014, the House of Lords published its post-legislative scrutiny report on the MCA.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a one-time relaxation allowing companies to file Form DPT-3 for the financial year 2025-26 until 31 July 2026 without additional fees. This relief measure comes in response to a fire incident at the MCA Data Centre that necessitated system restoration activities. Companies can now take advantage of this extended deadline to comply with their deposit return filing obligations without incurring late payment penalties.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") by way of General Circular No. 08/2025 dated 30.12.2025 ("MCA Circular") , has granted further relaxation in respect of annual filings under the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").

With COVID-19 being declared a pandemic, various companies have found themselves facing challenges in complying with the Companies Act compliances due to disruptions in their operations.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) recently introduced changes concerning mergers and acquisitions transactions. The gist of the changes are summarized...

Recently, while submitting e-form FC-2 (Return of Alteration in Documents Filed for Registration of a Foreign Company) under Section 380(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 3(4) of the Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 2014 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA").

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the 'MCA') issued a press release1 on November 5, 2017, wherein it stated that it has struck down around 2.24 lakh companies...

With the increase in COVID 19 cases in India, the Indian Government announced a complete nationwide lockdown for 21 days starting from 00:00 hours of 25 March 2020.

However, this relaxation does not extend the statutory timelines for holding Annual General Meetings ("AGMs") as prescribed under the Companies Act.

The MCA has adopted certain special measures/relaxations in light of the COVID-19 outbreak and the present situation in India (including, extension of minimum gap between two successive board meetings).

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA') by way of notification dated September 24, 2019 has extended the time limit for filing the e-form No. BEN-2

The Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018 is a framework established for identifying persons holding beneficial ownership of a company i.e. persons holding a significant stake in the company either directly or indirectly, to ensure transparency and prevent fraudulent activities.

The MCA notified the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Amendment Rules, 2026 on June 1, 2026, substituting Rule 12(1)(i) of the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017.

In order to protect the interest of investors and to ensure that companies raise monies in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act/Deposit Rules, in exercise of the powers under the Companies Act, the Registrar of Companies may obtain declaration/affidavits from subscribers/first directors first at the time of incorporation and from directors, subsequently whenever company changes its objects.

Pursuant to extensive deliberations with the implementing agencies and the sector stakeholders, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India issued several amendments to the Model Concession Agreement for Build Operate Transfer road projects on March 15, 2024.

In terms of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act) and rules made thereunder, every company other than a one person company is required to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) within 6 months (9 months in case of first AGM)...

In view of the prevailing threat due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the MCA has taken the following steps to help corporates adapt to the prevailing restrictions issued by the central and state governments.

According to lore, the merchant cash advance (MCA) industry was born in New York, and its law continues to be the law of choice in many MCA agreements.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”), by circular dated 19.06.2026 , has granted relaxation in payment of additional fees for delayed filing of Form DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) for the financial year ended 31.03.2026.

MCA has introduced amendments to the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, which have come into effect on August 1, 2024.