Any public limited or private company needs to have a board of directors constituted for the purpose of managing the day-to-day affairs of the Company. The reason for the existence of the board of directors is that there needs to be a body that is above the management and which can be accountable to the regulators and shareholders for the decisions taken by the management of the company. Continue reading “Foreign Directors in Indian Company”
How to register Startup in India
Start-up India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, intended to build a strong eco-system for nurturing innovation and Start-ups in the country that will drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities. This articles explains how to register Startup in India. A startup is a new or existing business, usually small, started by one or a group of individuals. Continue reading “How to register Startup in India”
LLP Agreement
LLP Act 2008 defines LLP agreement as “Any written agreement between the partners of the Limited Liability Partnership or between the LLP and its partners which determines the mutual rights and duties of the partners and their rights and duties in relation to that LLP”. Hence, in simple terms, it is an agreement inter-se between the partners of the LLP, which forms the bylaws of the LLP. Continue reading “LLP Agreement”
One Person Company (OPC) vs Proprietorship
Although the terms “proprietorship” and “one person company” give the same idea of Business being run and managed by one owner but there are major differences between the two.
Proprietorship is a very common and traditional form of business in India. Because of its simple features, it is widely adopted by people to set up their own businesses. It is often confused with “One Person Company”, a concept newly introduced by the Companies Act 2013. Continue reading “One Person Company (OPC) vs Proprietorship”
Consequences of Non-Filing of Annual Return and Financial Statements
The consequences of Non-Filing of Annual Return and Financial Statements are severe and one must be aware as well as cautious in this regard. Companies Act 2013 require every Company to file its Annual Return and Financial Statements with the Registrar of Companies, containing information as prescribed in this regard, within 60 days from the date of holding the Annual General Meeting. Continue reading “Consequences of Non-Filing of Annual Return and Financial Statements”