TAXMANN Companies Act 2013 Bare Act POCKET Edition 2025

Description

Companies Act 2013 [Bare Act | POCKET] by Taxmann is a meticulously updated and compact publication that consolidates all relevant amendments. This book has been designed to serve as a ready reference for readers keen on understanding the legal framework governing companies in India. Published in a pocket-friendly size, it offers quick accessibility to relevant statutory provisions while maintaining a high degree of completeness and accuracy.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Legal Professionals & Advocates – For referencing the latest statutory positions in corporate litigations, compliance advice, and drafting legal documents
• Chartered Accountants & Company Secretaries – For ensuring compliance, conducting audits, managing filings, and advising clients on corporate governance
• Corporate Executives & Directors – For a clear understanding of day-to-day compliance requirements, responsibilities, and liabilities under company law
• Students & Academics – For academic or exam preparation at universities, CA/CS/CMA institutes, and legal education programs, given its updated content and easy-to-carry format
• Entrepreneurs & Start-ups – For insights into incorporation procedures, corporate management, and other regulations to stay compliant from the outset

The Present Publication is the 14^th Edition | 2025, updated upto 1^st June 2025. It covers the amended and updated text of the Companies Act [Act No. 18 of 2013], with the following noteworthy features:

• [Comprehensive Coverage] Incorporates the full text of the Companies Act 2013, including all recent amendments, notifications, and clarifications
• [Portable Format] Comes in a handy pocket size, making it convenient for carrying around and quick referencing, whether in a courtroom, classroom, boardroom or during travel
• [User-friendly Presentation] The content is carefully organised with clear headings, section references, and an extensive subject index to aid fast look-ups
• [Updated & Amended] Integrates amendments from major legislative changes and references to rules framed under the Act
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Easy Cross-referencing] Provides references to related sections, relevant rules, appendices, and judicial interpretations for deeper insights

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Preliminary Material – Includes the title, extent, commencement, and applicability of the Act, clarifying the overall scope
• Chapter-wise Breakdown – Each chapter addresses distinct aspects, including the incorporation of companies, share capital, management and administration, accounts, and audit, among others.
• Detailed Appendices & Index – Appendices list out additional and external references, while the subject index is organised to streamline research
• Printing & Formatting – The text is printed in a reader-friendly font; important headings and sub-headings are highlighted to facilitate quick scanning of the material