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To check DIN status, use the “Enquire DIN Status” service on the official MCA portal, enter the eight-digit DIN, complete the CAPTCHA, and view the current status. This information is available to the public free of cost and does not require registration or login to access. A DIN status check helps confirm whether the DIN […]
A One Person Company (OPC) pays tax as a domestic company under the Income Tax Act, 2025, which replaced the Income Tax Act, 1961, from 1 April 2026. An OPC may pay tax at 22% under Section 115BAA, which results in an effective tax rate of approximately 25.17% after surcharge and cess. Eligible OPCs may […]
A change of director in an OPC takes place due to resignation, death, disqualification, incapacity, or the appointment of a new director to manage the company. In such cases, the OPC must pass the required resolution and obtain the new director’s consent. Thereafter, Form DIR-12 must be filed with the ROC within 30 days of […]
Every founder building a growing startup must comply with a wide range of legal and regulatory compliance obligations. Startup compliance mistakes, such as missed filings, incorrect business structures, and delayed registrations, are among the most common reasons founders face penalties, lose investors, and incur avoidable costs. Indian startups must comply with requirements under the Companies […]
Companies often receive MCA notices due to preventable gaps in day-to-day compliance rather than major violations. These gaps usually include delayed annual filings, incorrect ROC submissions, or a lack of proper tracking of statutory obligations. Since MCA systems now use upgraded automated checks, even small delays or inconsistencies can sometimes trigger formal notices if not […]
The key difference between a dormant company and an active company lies in their operational status and compliance obligations under the Companies Act, 2013. A dormant company, as per Section 455, carries no significant accounting transactions and exists either to hold an asset, intellectual property, or to prepare for a future project. An active company, […]
An ROC notice for strike off is a formal communication, issued through Form STK-1, by the Registrar of Companies under Section 248(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016, also govern this process. The notice informs a company that the Registrar proposes to […]
Common DIR-3 KYC filing errors, such as a name mismatch with PAN records, an unlinked DSC, or an inaccessible mobile number, can get your filing rejected on the MCA portal. If you miss the deadline or get rejected, the MCA will mark your Director Identification Number (DIN) as deactivated. As a result, you cannot sign […]
Every newly incorporated company in India must appoint its first auditor within a strict timeline from the date of registration. The process to appoint the first auditor of a company is governed by Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013. It is a mandatory compliance obligation, not an optional task that can be deferred until […]
The POSH compliance checklist covers every obligation an Indian employer must fulfill to prevent and address workplace sexual harassment under the Act. This includes constituting an Internal Committee (IC), drafting a written anti-harassment policy, conducting annual employee training, maintaining complaint records, and filing annual returns with the District Officer. The Sexual Harassment of Women at […]