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The Companies Act, 2013 (Act No. 18 of 2013).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to companies.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Forestry, General
Keyword
Business/industry/corporations Cooperative/producer organization Court/tribunal Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Governance Inspection Procedural matters Registration
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Companies Act, 2013 provides for incorporation and management of companies in India. This includes, share capital, payment of dividends, maintaining books of account, audit, appointment of directors, board meetings, annual general meetings and related matters. It also lays down provisions relating to amalgamations, mismanagement and winding up of companies. Chapter XXIA deals with the incorporation and management of Producer Companies which are defined as companies involved in production, harvesting, procurement of primary agriculture produce and undertaking related activities.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in