The Companies Act (Second Amendment) Act 2020 [Bill] is now placed before the Parliament. The Amendment will introduce single shareholding company, with a minimum paid up capital requirement. Besides, the electronic meeting are allowed. Some changes are made in holding EGM. For a copy of the Bill as Gazette notified please click below:
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