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Public Limited Company Compliance

In India, the optimum company structure for entrepreneurs thinking about starting large-scale commercial operations is a Public Limited Company. In India, the establishment of a Public Limited Company requires a minimum of seven members, while the maximum number of people involved is never restricted. In India, a public limited company possesses limited liability and all the advantages of a corporate entity. To raise money from the public, a public limited company lists on the stock exchange. In order to create a Public Limited Company, businesses must adhere to a number of government regulations.

What is the main purpose of compliance?

Company compliance is the term used to describe the fundamental laws and rules that a company is required to abide by. Regardless of the industry, it is an essential component of your company's operations. Penalties and fines are just one of the many obstacles that non-compliances cause for the business. It is crucial to understand and abide by the relevant regulations in order to avoid such circumstances.

Ensuring that a business complies with laws and regulations relevant to its operations and industries, as well as encouraging moral and responsible behavior within the company, are the primary goals of company compliance. The following is a list of some of the main advantages of filing firm compliance:

1. Builds Credibility and Transparency

Every business has an obligation to comply with company law properly. The company's credibility is enhanced by this consistent compliance. A criterion for guaranteeing the company's legitimacy and transparency is proper compliance.

2. Increases confidence in the public

The public and clients are more confident that the business is routinely evaluating its operations when proper annual compliance is maintained.

3. Offers a competitive advantage in the marketplace

A competitive edge in the market is provided by annual compliance. The business might use it to advertise its operations and reassure clients or investors that it has been carried out with diligence.

4. Creates Opportunities for Investment

Every business requires investment to run smoothly, and investors only put their money into businesses that comply with regulations and provide them with significant returns. Prior to submitting a proposal, an investor examines the company's financial records and current state. Companies must comply with all regulations because doing so regularly boosts their reputation.

5. Gives Active Status

Maintaining the company's active status is facilitated by timely and appropriate compliance.

6.Assures Precise Information Gathering

The public is reassured by the public company's annual compliances that the information gathered for the compliances is true and accurate.

7.Steers clear of heavy penalties

Heavy fines and penalties are frequently imposed for noncompliance. Avoiding heavy fines is made easier with proper yearly compliance.

8.Establishing Credibility

Customers, vendors, and suppliers view a corporation as trustworthy if it files compliance and promptly discloses financial information.

9.Operational Transparency

Compliance filings provide insight into the real state of business operations. The company's financial health can be inferred from the filing of compliances, such as financial returns.

10. Steer clear of any legal problems.

Legal repercussions, including a notification from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, may result from failure to file. To avoid any legal issues, one should thus file compliances on time.

11. Trustworthiness

Companies who file their compliances on time have an easier chance obtaining market credit and financial aid than those that do not.

Benefit of Compliance for a public limited company

i) Enhances transparency: A public limited company's ROC compliance guarantees financial statements, operations, and corporate governance transparency, all of which foster stakeholder trust.
ii) Legal compliance: In accordance with the Companies Act of 2013, adhering to ROC rules guards against fines, legal issues, and damage to one's reputation.
iii) Good corporate governance: ROC compliance promotes record-keeping, ethics, and internal controls in order to increase organizational and decision-making effectiveness.
iv) Increasing investor confidence: By providing accurate financial data and managerial transparency, compliance reassures investors that the business is telling the truth.
v) Access to capital markets: Companies that comply with ROCs draw investments from both domestic and foreign sources, demonstrating their transparency and adherence to regulations.
vi) Protection of stakeholder interests: When doing ethical business, compliance upholds the rights of owners, employees, agents, and clients.
vii)Business ease: Compliance promotes good governance, streamlines administrative procedures, boosts productivity, and reduces bureaucracy.
viii) Risk mitigation: By implementing suitable controls and compliance protocols, compliance aids in identifying, assessing, and limiting operational risks.
ix) Competitive advantage: Being ROC-compliant establishes businesses as reliable entities that enhance brand perception and draw in top talent, clients, and partners.
x) Preventing legal repercussions: ROC requirements are necessary to maintain legal status in the marketplace because non-compliance can result in fines, penalties, and legal action.

A.Compliance of a public limited company as per companies act

ComplianceFormDue Date
FLA ReturnFLA15TH July for the financial year ending 31st March
Annual return of deposits and outstanding loanDPT 3On or before 30th June Annually
Half yearly MSME ReturnForm MSME 130th April (For Oct to March)
31st October (For April to Sept)
Reconciliation of securities capital audit reportForm PAS 6Within 60 days from the end of each half year
Director’s KYCDIR 3 KYC /Web30th September
Interest of Director disclosureMBP 1At the first board meeting of every financial year and at the board meeting in which any changes is made
Intimation about Director disqualificationDIR 8Until 31st March
Auditor’s appointmentADT 1Within 15 days from the conclusion of Annual General Meeting or when Appointment is made
Declaration about report of Annual General MeetingMGT 15Within 30 days from the date of AGM
Annual filing of the audited financial statements along with Board ReportAOC 4 (CFS) (XBRL)Within 30 days from the date of AGM
Annual return filingMGT 7Within 60 days from the date of AGM
Appointment of cost auditorCRA 2Within 30 days of the board meeting in which appointment is made
Filing of Cost Audit ReportCRA 4 (XBRL)Within 30 days of receipt of cost audit report
Declaration by Significant Beneficial OwnerBEN 1Within 30 days of becoming Significant Beneficial Owner or any change
Informing registrar about declaration by significant beneficial ownerBEN 2Within 30 days from the receipt of declaration of beneficial owner
Conducting of board meeting-Within 30 days of incorporation
Making company bank account operational-Within 2 months of incorporation
Allotment of shares to the subscribers-Within 2 months of incorporation
Issue of share certificateSH 1Within 2 months of incorporation
Declaration for commencement of businessForm INC 20AWithin 180 days of incorporation
Holding of Annual General Meeting-1st AGM – Within 9 months from the end of financial year
Ongoing AGM – Within 6 months from the end of financial year
Registers of members-On regular basis
Registers of Directors and KMP-On regular basis

B.Compliance under Foreign Exchange Management Act and regulations

ComplianceFormDue Date
Reporting about the issuance of shares to the subscriber who is not resident of IndiaFC- GPRWithin 30 days of allotment of shares
Annual return on foreign assets and liabilities-On or before 15th July
  • FAQ
1. What is a Public Limited Company?

One kind of business that is created to sell its shares to the general public is a Public Limited Company (PLC). It is accountable for its debts and has a different legal identity from its shareholders. The liability of the shareholders is capped at the outstanding balance of their shares.

The Companies Act of 2013 stipulates that a Public Limited Company
i) Must have a minimum of three directors.
ii) At least seven participants (shareholders).
iii) The name of the business must finish in "Limited" (LTD).
iv) The business needs to have an Indian registered office address.

Important characteristics include:
i) Liability Restrictions: The liability of shareholders is capped at the outstanding balance on their shares.
ii) Distinct Legal Entity: The business is a separate legal entity from its constituents.
iii) Transferability of Shares: It is possible to freely assign shares to other people.
iv) Capacity to Raise Capital: By issuing shares or debentures, a PLC can raise money from the general public.

The following procedures must be followed in order to incorporate a public limited company:
1. Obtain each recommended director's Director Identification Number (DIN) and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
2. Select and reserve the name of the business.
3. Write up the Articles of Association (AOA) and Memorandum of Association (MOA).
4. Submit incorporation paperwork to the RoC, or Registrar of Companies.
5. Ask RoC for the Certificate of Incorporation.

Documents such as the Memorandum of Association (MOA), Articles of Association (AOA), Director Identification Numbers (DINs) for each director, and proof of the name and address of directors and shareholders and The directors' Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

i) The responsibility of shareholders is limited to the outstanding balance of their shares.
ii) Access to Capital: The capacity to issue shares to the general public in order to raise money.
iii) Transferability of Shares: In the stock market, shares are freely purchased and sold.
iv) Credibility: Frequently seen by suppliers, investors, and consumers as more reliable and trustworthy.

i) Regulatory Compliance: Under the Companies Act of 2013, PLCs must comply with stricter regulations, which include submitting financial statements and yearly returns.
ii) Increased Setup and Maintenance Costs: Annual maintenance and incorporation come at a higher expense.
iii) Loss of Control: By using their right to vote, shareholders can influence decisions, potentially reducing the initial promoters' level of control.

i) A PLC is required to have an Annual General Meeting (AGM) each year.
ii) Board Meetings: Board meetings ought to take place on a regular basis.
iii) Financial Statements: The Registrar of Companies (RoC) must receive audited financial records and accounts.
iv) Public Disclosures: A PLC must provide shareholders and the general public with comprehensive financial reports.

The Board of Directors is in charge of running the business on a daily basis. They have to make sure the business follows the law, maintains sound governance, and strives to safeguard the interests of shareholders.

One way for a PLC to raise money is by issuing new shares to the general public through an IPO, Issuing bonds or debentures to the general public and Obtaining financial institution loans or borrowings.

i) The ability to vote is granted to shareholders at general meetings, including the annual general meeting.
ii) When the company declares dividends, they get paid.
iii) The company's financial documents are open for inspection by shareholders.
iv) The liability of shareholders is capped at the number of shares they own that are still outstanding.

i) There must be a minimum of three directors in a public limited company.
ii) At the AGM, shareholders appoint directors.
iii)Directors are required to adhere to statutory disclosure obligations and maintain a current Director Identification Number (DIN).

Every year, public limited companies are required to submit a number of forms and documents:
i) Form MGT-7: Annual Return
ii) Statements of Financial Position (Form AOC-4).
iii) Director KYC : DIR 3 KYC/Web
iv) The Director's Report
v) The Report of the Auditor
vi) They must also conduct Annual General Meetings and appoint auditors.

Indeed, a Public Limited Company may become a Private Limited Company with the consent of its shareholders and in accordance with the 2013 Companies Act.