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The Companies Act 2013

Private Limited Company Registration

Private limited company registration in India requires minimum 2 directors, 2 shareholders, and filing through SPICe+ form. Complete guide covering Companies Act 2013 provisions, documents, registration process and fees, and post-incorporation compliance.

Neeli Sandesara Shah December 30, 2025

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How to use AI to build a due diligence checklist for converting preference shares to equity

Discover how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to build a document-specific due diligence checklist for converting preference shares into equity. Learn how to prompt AI for clause-level analysis of your Articles of Association and Share Subscription Agreements—far beyond generic Section 55 summaries.

Rohit Arora July 13, 2025

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How to convert preference shares into equity shares using AI: Part 2

Discover how to automate legal compliance, equity share issuance, and ROC filings for CCPS conversion using AI tools like ChatGPT. This step-by-step guide shows how junior lawyers can handle sections 48, 62, PAS-3, MGT-14, and RBI approvals confidently with AI-powered workflows.

Rohit Arora July 9, 2025

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AI for board reports: automating section 134 compliance (Part 6)

Learn how to use AI to draft risk management, CSR, and operational disclosures that transform compliance into strategic positioning. In Part 6 of our board report series, discover how to balance transparency with competitive advantage, creating forward-looking assessments that build investor confidence while maintaining legal protection.

Rohit Arora July 2, 2025

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Preparing board reports under section 134 of the Companies Act, using AI

Learn how to use AI tools like Claude to prepare a legally compliant and professionally structured board report under section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013. This article shows you how to test AI’s legal knowledge, organise mandatory disclosures, and create a system-driven workflow that simplifies complex compliance reporting—ideal for lawyers, compliance professionals, and in-house teams.

Rohit Arora June 20, 2025

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How to appoint independent directors in a company: an essential guide to strong governance and IPO success

The fifth instalment of the LexNova series explores the strategic appointment of independent directors. As the legal-tech startup prepares for a potential IPO and regulatory expansion, learn why independent directors represent more than compliance—they are a governance upgrade that builds credibility, brings diverse expertise, and future-proofs board effectiveness.

Rohit Arora June 16, 2025

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How to appoint directors in Indian startups: an ideal guide for students and lawyers

Fictional startup LexNova restructures its board of directors after Series A funding. This practical guide bridges legal theory and business reality, covering director types, board requirements, and governance essentials under the Companies Act, 2013—ideal for law students and young corporate lawyers.

Rohit Arora June 13, 2025

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Company conversion from private to public: required regulatory filings

Learn how to do the regulatory filings required for a private-to-public company conversion. This third article guides you through form submissions, document preparation, and effective strategies for handling regulatory queries with practical templates and case examples.

Rohit Arora May 9, 2025

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Learn how to close a company: The ROC strike-off process simplified

Learn how to close a company through the strike-off process under section 248 of the Companies Act 2013. If you are a lawyer advising clients with the winding-off process, then this article can teach you an alternate procedure that is less complex and time-consuming than winding up.

Rohit Arora May 6, 2025

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Share swap 101: How to flip preference shares into equity

Learn how to convert preference shares into equity shares in accordance with the Companies Act 2013 and its corresponding rules. This guide breaks down the law, shares real-life examples and practical insights from deal experience. The article is perfect for lawyers and law students navigating corporate transactions.

Rohit Arora April 15, 2025