Can I issue bonus shares from my private limited company in Panipat?
IM Asked by Imran Sheikh from India
Quick Answer
Bonus shares are issued under Section 63 of the Companies Act, 2013 by capitalising reserves from securities premium or free reserves, by a special resolution.
Detailed Legal Analysis
Bonus shares are issued under Section 63 of the Companies Act, 2013 by capitalising reserves from securities premium or free reserves, by a special resolution. The company in Panipat must file Form MGT-14 with the RoC and ensure compliance with Section 63(1) conditions.
Disputes are appealable to the NCLT and the Punjab and Haryana High Court under Section 61. Local compliance includes Shops and Establishments registration under Haryana Rent Control Act 1973 for the Haryana premises.
Bonus shares cannot be issued by revaluing assets without realizing the gains in cash. The authorised capital must be sufficient for the increased share capital.
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