Companies Act with Rules | POCKET – Paperback is a compact yet exceptionally comprehensive statutory and compliance reference on the Companies Act 2013, meticulously updated. Despite its pocket-sized format, the book delivers the entire operational universe of company law—integrating the Act, Rules, prescribed Forms, exemptions, circulars, notifications, Secretarial Standards, and interpretative aids into a single, continuously navigable volume. This publication is not a mere reproduction of statutory text. It is designed as a working compliance and interpretation manual, enabling professionals to move from section to section seamlessly → rule → form → exemption → regulatory guidance, without reliance on multiple external sources. This Edition reflects decades of editorial refinement, ensuring accuracy, cross-referencing precision, and real-world usability.

This Pocket Edition is ideally suited for professionals and institutions that require speed, statutory certainty, and procedural clarity, including:

• Company Secretaries (Practice and Employment)
• Chartered Accountants & Cost Accountants
• Corporate Lawyers, Legal Associates, & In-house Counsel
• Compliance Officers, Secretarial Departments, & ROC Filing Professionals
• Law Firms, Tribunals, & Regulatory Professionals
• Students of CS, CA, CMA, LL.B., & LL.M. seeking a reliable statutory base

The Present Publication is the 44^th Edition | 2026, updated upto 20^th December 2025. This book is edited by Taxmann’s Editorial Board, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Comprehensive Annotated Text of the Companies Act 2013] The book presents the complete section-wise text of the Companies Act 2013, accompanied by concise annotations that explain applicability, scope, and compliance implications. Each section is cross-referenced with:
  • Relevant Rules framed under the Act
  • Prescribed Forms (e-Forms and Physical Forms)
  • Date(s) of enforcement
  • Corresponding provisions under the Companies Act 1956
  • This structure ensures interpretative continuity and assists professionals dealing with legacy issues, transitional compliance, and litigation
• [Fully Integrated Rules and Forms Ecosystem] A defining strength of this publication is its Division-wise integration of Rules framed under the Companies Act, 2013, supported by a chapter-wise ‘Key to Prescribed Forms’. For every Chapter of the Act, the book identifies:
  • Applicable Rules
  • Form number and description
  • Mode of filing (electronic or physical)
  • Relevant section and rule references
  • This framework covers, inter alia:
    • Incorporation and Name Reservation (RUN, INC series)
    • Accounts, Audit and CSR Compliance (AOC series, CSR-1, CSR-2, XBRL forms)
    • Directors, KMPs and Secretarial Audit (DIR and MR series)
    • Nidhis (NDH series)
    • Foreign Companies (FC series)
    • Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations (CAA series)
    • NCLT and NCLAT procedures
    • Winding-up and Liquidation (WIN series)
  • The result is a compliance-executable statute, particularly valuable for practitioners and filing professionals
• [Exhaustive Coverage of Exemptions and Special Regimes] The book incorporates section-level exemptions and modifications, enabling immediate assessment of applicability for different categories of companies, including:
  • Private Companies
  • Government Companies
  • Section 8 (Charitable) Companies
  • Nidhi Companies
  • Unlisted Public Companies
  • Companies operating from IFSCs located in SEZs
  • Financial Products, Services, and Institutions regulated within IFSCs
  • IFSC-specific notifications, including regulatory substitutions (e.g., SEBI references replaced by IFSCA where notified), are embedded within the statutory framework rather than treated as appendices
• [Schedules Presented as Practical Compliance Tools] All Schedules to the Companies Act are included and mapped within the statutory flow, notably:
  • Schedule I – MOA and AOA templates (Tables A to J, including Table F)
  • Schedule II – Useful lives for depreciation
  • Schedule III – Financial Statement formats (including Ind AS and NBFC divisions)
  • Schedule IV – Code for Independent Directors
  • These schedules are positioned as operational templates, supporting drafting, reporting, governance, and audit functions
• [Circulars, Notifications and Governance Standards] The publication includes a systematic listing and integration of MCA circulars and notifications, clarifying enforcement timelines, transitional provisions, and procedural guidance. It also incorporates Secretarial Standards (SS-1 to SS-4) and references to SEBI Regulations and Listing Obligations wherever relevant, ensuring alignment with the broader corporate governance framework
• [Interpretative Aids and Cross-Statute References] To support advisory and litigation work, the book provides:
  • Appendix on Provisions of Other Acts referred to in the Companies Act 2013
  • Words & Phrases Judicially Noticed, offering case-law backed interpretations of key statutory terms
  • Cross-references to allied laws and regulatory instruments

The coverage of the book is as follows:

• Complete Companies Act 2013 (as amended)
• All Rules framed under the Act
• Chapter-wise prescribed Forms matrix
• Category-wise exemptions and special regimes
• IFSC and SEZ-specific statutory framework
• NCLT/NCLAT procedural architecture
• Winding-up, liquidation, and revival provisions
• Detailed Subject Index enabling topic-based navigation
• Despite its pocket format, the book spans over 1,800 pages, reflecting the full breadth of modern company law administration

The book follows a three-tier professional architecture:

• Division One – Companies Act 2013 with Schedules and section-wise annotations
• Division Two – Rules framed under the Act, integrated with a Key to Prescribed Forms
• Division Three – Circulars, Notifications, Schemes, and Secretarial Standards
• This is supplemented by appendices and an extensive subject index, ensuring both depth and speed of reference.

Taxmann’s Editorial Board

At the core of Taxmann’s commitment to delivering insightful and reliable information is a highly skilled Research & Editorial Team consisting of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. Guided by Editor-In-Chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava, this team upholds Taxmann’s role as a leading content provider in the professional knowledge space.

Operating with Six Sigma-inspired precision, the team is driven to eliminate errors and maintain excellence across all content outputs. Their content creation follows strict editorial principles to ensure authority, depth, and insight. Key guidelines include:

• Verified Sourcing – All statutory content is carefully curated from credible, authorised sources, ensuring authenticity and dependability
• Up-to-Date Information – With a commitment to timely updates, the team ensures readers are informed of the latest judicial and legislative changes
• Analytical Depth – Focused on high-impact issues, the team provides deep analysis to help readers understand the implications and nuances of recent developments
• Precise and Accurate Communication – Each publication is crafted for clarity and precision, making complex topics accessible and practical for professionals
• Rigorous Referencing – Analytical insights are thoroughly referenced with relevant sections, circulars, notifications, and rulings, enhancing trustworthiness
• Consistency and Quality – Taxmann adheres strictly to standards of style, grammar, and format, ensuring a smooth and professional reading experience
• Reader-Friendly Design – Both print and digital formats are designed with legibility in mind, enhancing accessibility across platforms

By adhering to these standards, Taxmann’s Editorial Team strengthens its position as a trusted content company, empowering professionals with authoritative resources to make informed decisions.

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