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The Companies Act

Another name for Companies Act, 2013.

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What does the Companies Act mean?

The Companies Act is another name for Companies Act, 2013. The primary legislation governing the incorporation, management, and dissolution of companies in India.

The two names mean the same thing. You will see "the Companies Act" in some ledgers, reports and contracts and "Companies Act, 2013" in others. The full entry covers how it works, with examples.

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Company law and governance Companies Act, 2013 The primary legislation governing the incorporation, management, and dissolution of companies in India. Also called Companies Act 2013, the Companies Act Statutory compliance Annual Compliance Yearly regulatory filings and statutory obligations that companies must complete to remain in good standing. Also called annual compliances, yearly compliance Company law and governance Corporate Governance The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled for the benefit of all stakeholders. Also called governance framework, board governance ROC filing RoC (Registrar of Companies) The government authority responsible for registering, regulating, and administering companies and LLPs across India. Also called Registrar of Companies office, company registrar ROC filing MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) The Government of India ministry responsible for company registration, corporate regulation, and enforcement of the Companies Act and LLP Act. Also called MCA21, corporate affairs ministry Company law and governance CIN (Corporate Identity Number) A unique 21-digit alphanumeric identifier assigned to every company registered with the Registrar of Companies in India. Also called company identification number, corporate identification number
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