Companies Act, 2013 and Rules & Forms with Concise Commentary and Referencer

This 18th Edition (April 2025) of Commercial’s Companies Act, 2013 with Rules & Forms, Concise Commentary and Referencer is an exhaustive and practical reference, fully updated with all amendments, rules, and notifications up to 20-03-2025. It incorporates the latest changes introduced by the Mediation Act, 2023, revised Secretarial Standards, and other recent legislative updates, making it an indispensable resource for corporate professionals, legal practitioners, company secretaries, and students of corporate law.

This edition presents the full text of the Companies Act, 2013, along with the corresponding rules and prescribed forms, structured for ease of reference. The concise commentary offers clarity on complex provisions, while the referencer section provides quick access to key compliance requirements, making it both a statutory and practical handbook.

The content covers:

• Complete, updated Companies Act, 2013 with section-wise arrangement

• Incorporation rules, procedural requirements, and filing guidance

• Provisions on share capital, debentures, and dividend distribution

• Corporate governance norms, director duties, and board procedures

• Accounts, audit requirements, and disclosure standards

• Provisions for mergers, amalgamations, and compromises

• Rules on acceptance of deposits, related party transactions, and loans to directors

• Provisions for oppression, mismanagement, and winding up

• Mediation and conciliation mechanisms under the Mediation Act, 2023

• Comprehensive coverage of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014

• Full set of prescribed forms under the Companies Rules

• Secretarial Standards updated to the latest amendments

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Company secretaries, chartered accountants, and corporate compliance officers

• Advocates and corporate law consultants dealing with company matters

• Business owners and directors needing a reliable compliance guide

• Students preparing for CS, CA, CMA, and LL.B. examinations

• Academicians and researchers in corporate law

With its integration of statutory text, expert commentary, and ready-to-use forms, this updated 2025 edition serves as a one-stop reference for navigating corporate compliance and governance under Indian company law.