Company Law Advisory

Company Law Advisory

Running a company isn’t just about strategy and growth — it’s also about staying compliant with the Companies Act, 2013. Even small decisions like appointing directors, issuing shares, or changing registered offices come with legal procedures, board approvals, and ROC filings. One gap or delay can lead to penalties or regulatory issues later.

Our Company Law Advisory services help you navigate legal requirements confidently, avoid compliance mistakes, and maintain strong corporate governance.

What we cover under Company Law Advisory

1. Board & Shareholder Matters

  • Drafting board resolutions, notices, and minutes

  • Calling and conducting AGM/EGM

  • Director appointment, resignation, removal

  • Shareholder communication and documentation

2. Incorporation & Structuring

  • Private/Public company registration

  • OPC conversion and reclassification

  • Drafting MoA, AoA, and shareholder agreements

  • Capital structure and governance framework

3. Share Capital & Securities

  • Allotment of shares, rights issue, bonus issue

  • Transfer/transmission of shares

  • Buyback, reduction of share capital

  • ESOP structuring and documentation

4. Annual & Event-Based Compliances

  • AOC-4, MGT-7, ADT-1, DIR-3 KYC

  • Changes in directors, registered office, share capital

  • Filing ROC forms and maintaining statutory registers

5. Corporate Governance & Advisory

  • Board committee formation and policy drafting

  • Related party transactions

  • Director duties and compliance checks

6. Transaction Support

  • Due diligence

  • Share Purchase Agreements

  • JV agreements, restructuring, mergers & acquisitions

  • FEMA compliance for inbound/outbound transactions

7. Startup & Investor-Ready Compliance

  • Clean-up of past filings

  • Cap table management

  • Documentation for funding rounds

Why companies need a Company Law advisor

  • Avoid legal penalties and ROC notices

  • Maintain a clean compliance trail for investors

  • Ensure proper governance and board processes

  • Smooth execution of corporate actions

  • Faster decision-making with clear legal inputs

  • Stronger documentation for audits and due diligence

Key documents we help prepare

  • Board resolutions & minutes

  • Shareholder meeting notices

  • Share certificates & transfer forms

  • Registrar of Members & statutory registers

  • Agreements, declarations, and compliance workings

  • ROC filings and supporting documents

Our approach

  1. Understand your business structure and compliance needs

  2. Identify gaps in filings, governance, and processes

  3. Prepare documents, resolutions, registers, and forms

  4. File with MCA/ROC and maintain compliance records

  5. Provide ongoing advisory for corporate decisions

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of companies require Company Law compliance?

All companies — private, public, OPC, Section 8 — must follow the Companies Act, 2013.

 

2. Is annual filing mandatory for all companies?

Yes, even dormant or inactive companies must file annual returns.

 

3. Can late filing lead to penalties?

Yes — MCA imposes daily penalties for delayed filings.

 

4. Do startups need heavy compliance?

They need basic annual filings and proper cap table governance, especially before raising funds.

 

5. How often should board meetings be held?

At least 4 board meetings a year for most companies (with exceptions).