MCA clarification on offsetting the excess CSR spent on “PM CARES Fund” for FY 2019-20

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) vide a Circular dated 20.05.2021 (“aforesaid circular”) has issued a clarification for offsetting the excess Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) contribution spent for FY 2019-20. The MCA has clarified with the aforesaid circular for setting off the excess CSR amount spent by the companies in FY 2019-20 by way of […]

Extension of time limits of certain Direct Tax compliances to provide relief to taxpayers

Dear Readers, Considering the present situation and difficulties faced by the taxpayers, the government has provided the following relief with respect to Direct Tax compliances. The Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) for the Financial Year 2020­21, required to be furnished on or before 315tMay 2021 under Rule 114E of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 (hereinafter referred to […]

RELAXATION FROM COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SEBI

THE  SEBI  (LISTING OBLIGATIONS DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2015 / OTHER APPLICABLE CIRCULARS  The SEBI vide Circular no SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS_Div1//P/CIR/2021/556 and 557 dated April 29, 2021, has provided relaxations from  compliance  with  certain  provisions  of  the  SEBI  (Listing Obligations Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI LODR”)  / other applicable circulars  due to the CoVID -19 pandemic Listed entities […]

MCA CIRCULAR REGARDING RELAXATION OF ADDITIONAL FEES IN FILING OF CERTAIN FORMS UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 AND LLP ACT, 2008

MCA CIRCULAR NO. 6/2021  After receiving a various request from various stakeholders for relaxation on the levy of additional fees for filing of various forms under the Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued MCA Circular no 6/ 2021 dated May 3, 2021, for relaxation of additional […]