Unlisted public companies must hold at least four board meetings and an AGM, file AOC-4 and MGT-7, and where thresholds are met, appoint independent directors, constitute audit and nomination committees, obtain a secretarial audit and appoint key managerial personnel. Related party transactions and managerial remuneration face stricter rules than private companies.
Core annual compliance
- Board meetings and AGM
- AOC-4 and MGT-7
- MGT-14 for specified resolutions
- DIR-3 KYC and DPT-3
Threshold-based requirements
- Independent directors and women director
- Audit and nomination committees
- KMP appointment
- Secretarial audit
Stricter rules
Related party approvals, managerial remuneration limits and loans to directors.
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Frequently asked questions
Do all public companies need independent directors?
Only those meeting capital, turnover or borrowing thresholds, and listed companies.
Is MGT-14 filing required for public companies?
Yes, for specified board and special resolutions.
Is secretarial audit mandatory?
For public companies above specified thresholds.
Can a public company have two directors?
No. The minimum is three.
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