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Director and shareholder compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 (and LLP Act, 2008 where applicable) is vital to uphold corporate governance, avoid penalties, and maintain stakeholder confidence. At Tax Ustaad, we provide end-to-end advisory and execution to ensure every director and shareholder obligation is met accurately and on time.
Director Compliance
1. Appointment & Resignation
- Obtain DIN (Director Identification Number) via DIR-3.
- Update Register of Directors & KMP immediately.
- File Form DIR-12 for appointment/resignation within 30 days of board resolution.
2. DIN KYC & Maintenance
- Annual DIR-3 KYC filing by 30 September.
- Monitor DIN deactivation risk for non-filing.
- Keep director's personal details (address, email) up to date.
3. Board Meetings & Resolutions
- Hold a minimum of 4 board meetings a year, with interval not exceeding 120 days.
- Issue notice at least 7 days in advance (unless waived).
- Quorum: two directors or one-third of total, whichever is higher.
- Pass resolutions on:
- o Financial statements approval
o Related party transactions
o Director remuneration and loans - File Form MGT-14 for certain special resolutions within 30 days.
4. Statutory Registers
- Maintain and update:
- Register of Directors & KMP
- Register of Director's Shareholding
- Register of Loans & Guarantees
5. Code of Conduct & Disclosures
- Directors must comply with the Code of Independent Directors (if applicable) and sign annual Declaration of Interest.
- Disclosures under Section 184 (related parties) and Section 164 (disqualifications).
6. Remuneration & Benefits
- Board approval for remuneration structure and sitting fees.
- Shareholder approval for managerial remuneration exceeding thresholds.
- File Form MR-1 (managerial remuneration) where required.
7. Related Party Transactions
- Obtain Audit Committee & Board approval before entering.
- Disclose in financial statements and file Form AOC-2 for omnibus approvals.
8. Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Director KYC default: DIN deactivation.
- Late board filings: â‚ą100/day per form.
- Personal liability under Income-Tax Act Section 179 for unpaid taxes.
Shareholder Compliance
1. Share Certificate Issuance
- Issue certificates within 2 months of allotment.
- Endorse and deliver physical certificates or confirm demat credits.
2. Share Transfers & Transmission
- Share transfer form (Form SH-4) with stamp duty.
- Board resolution approving transfer within 30 days.
- Update Register of Members and file MGT-7 disclosures.
3. Maintenance of Statutory Registers
- Register of Members (physical/demat).
- Register of Beneficial Owners (for foreign investors).
- Register of Transfers and Transmission.
4. General Meetings & Resolutions
- Issue notice 21 days in advance (unless waived).
- File MGT-14 for special resolutions within 30 days.
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) within 6 months of FY-end.
- Conduct e-voting and poll as per SEBI/Companies Act rules.
5. Dividend Distribution
- Board resolution to declare dividend.
- Pay within 30 days of declaration.
- File DPT-3 if distributing interim dividends from reserves.
6. Capital Changes & ESOPs
- Increase/reduce authorized capital—file SH-7.
- ESOP grant—Board/Shareholder approval and file PAS-3 (for allotment).
7. Investor Grievance Redressal
- Maintain IPO/Rights Issue timelines for share application monies.
- Address shareholder complaints within 30 days.
8. Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Late AGM: â‚ą100/day per form.
- Share transfer non-recording: â‚ą200/day.
- Dematerialization defaults: SEBI sanctions.
How Tax Ustaad Ensures 100% Compliance
- Compliance Mapping: Catalog all director/shareholder obligations with timelines
- Secretarial Support: Draft and file board/shareholder resolutions, notices, and forms
- Statutory Register Maintenance: Regular reconciliation of minute books, share registers, and Directors' registers
- Automated Reminders: Calendar alerts for every DIN, KYC, meeting, and filing deadline
- Regulatory Liaison: Direct coordination with ROC, auditors, and share registrars
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