Company Secretarial Services

DIN is a unique 8-digit number allotted by MCA to every director of a company. It is obtained by filing Form DIR-3 KYC annually. DIN is required before a person can be appointed as a director. Deactivated DIN (due to missed KYC) can attract disqualification under the Companies Act.

Director changes involve: passing a board resolution, filing Form DIR-12 with MCA within 30 days, updating the Register of Directors, and notifying stakeholders. Incoming directors must have a valid DIN and provide DIR-2 (consent). Delays attract ₹100 per day late fee.

Share transfer requires: board approval, execution of share transfer deed (SH-4), payment of stamp duty (0.25% of consideration or market value, whichever is higher), updating the Register of Members, and issuing a new share certificate. The company's Articles of Association may contain pre-emption rights that must be followed.

Listed companies must comply with SEBI (LODR) Regulations including quarterly financial results disclosure, related party transaction approvals, insider trading code, corporate governance report, shareholding pattern filing, and mandatory appointment of a Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.

Consequences include: ₹100 per day late fees for ROC filings, disqualification of directors (Section 164), striking off the company from the register, prosecution of directors/officers, freezing of bank accounts, and difficulty in securing loans or tenders. Proactive compliance prevents these outcomes.

A DSC is an electronic equivalent of a physical signature used for online regulatory filings with MCA, GSTN, Income Tax, and Customs. Class 3 DSC (individual or organisation) is required for all directors, designated partners, and authorised signatories filing e-forms. Valid for 1–3 years.

A company can be struck off voluntarily via STK-2 (Form for removal) if it has no liabilities and has been inactive for 1+ years or never commenced business. Alternatively, winding up through NCLT involves appointing a liquidator. Curioup handles the complete closure process including NOC from tax departments.