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MCA - FAQs on filings

MCA released  8 FAQs on various forms:

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Which eforms can I file as attachments with GNL-2? 

Annual filing eforms under the Companies Act, 1956 viz. 23AC/ACA, 23AC/ACA-XBRL, 20-B, 21-A, Form 66, I-XBRL, A-XBRL, 23B, 23C and 23D would be made available shortly for filing purposes. Users are requested not to file these forms as attachments with GNL-2 eforms.  

Pls visit the following links for rest of FAQs:

http://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/pdf/Stakeholder_FAQ_18042016.pdf

MCA - Companies Amendment Bill 2016 goes to Standing Committee

The Bill seeking to make further amendments to the Companies Act has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee, which is expected to prepare its report within three months. Corporate Affairs Minister Arun Jaitley had introduced the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2016 on March 16 in the Lok Sabha. After taking into consideration suggestions made by a high level panel on further possible changes to the law, the government came up with the Bill as part of larger efforts to address difficulties faced by stakeholders and improve the the ease of doing business in the country. Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has referred the Bill to the Standing Committee on Finance, which is chaired by senior Congress leader Veerappa Moily. The Speaker has referred the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2016, as introduced in the Lok Sabha to the Standing Committee on Finance for examination and report within three months, according to the latest Lok Sabha bulletin. This would be the second time that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government would be amending the Companies Act, 2013 which was passed during the previous UPA regime. 

Read more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy/companies-amendment-bill-goes-to-standing-committee_6274281.html?utm_source=ref_article

MCA - Relaxation in Addl. Fees .will be effective from 18.04.2016

The relaxation of additional fee waiver vide General Circular No.03/2016 dated 12th April 2016 is likely to be implemented in production by 18th April, 2016(Monday) . Users may kindly visit the portal from time to time for confirmation/updates in this regard and plan their filings accordingly.