The Companies Act, 2013
The Companies Act, 2013 is an Indian law that regulates the incorporation, management, and winding up of companies in India.
Summary
The Companies Act, 2013 is an important Indian law that replaced the Companies Act, 1956. The Act sets out rules and regulations for the incorporation, management, and winding up of companies in India. It aims to improve corporate governance, enhance transparency, and protect the interests of shareholders and stakeholders. The Act also provides for the establishment of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) which are responsible for resolving disputes and enforcing provisions of the Act. The Act has been amended several times since its inception to keep up with the changing business environment and to align with global best practices.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent, Commencement And Application | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Formation Of Company | Open |
| 4 | Section 3A: Members Severally Liable In Certain Cases | Open |
| 5 | Section 4: Memorandum | Open |
| 6 | Section 5: Articles | Open |
| 7 | Section 6: Act To Override Memorandum, Articles, Etc | Open |
| 8 | Section 7: Incorporation Of Company | Open |
| 9 | Section 8: Formation Of Companies With Charitable Objects, Etc | Open |
| 10 | Section 9: Effect Of Registration | Open |
| 11 | Section 10: Effect Of Memorandum And Articles | Open |
| 12 | Section 11: [Omitted] | Open |
| 13 | Section 12: Registered Office Of Company | Open |
| 14 | Section 13: Alteration Of Memorandum | Open |
| 15 | Section 14: Alteration Of Articles | Open |