Section193
The Companies Act, 2013

Contract by One Person Company

In force From 01 Apr 2014 Act 18 of 2013 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 18 of 2013 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 29 Aug 2013 In force 01 Apr 2014 Cited by 1 provision

Section 193 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with contract by One Person Company. Where One Person Company limited by shares or by guarantee enters into a contract with the sole member of the company who is also the director of the company, the company shall, unless the contract is in writing, ensure that the terms of the contract or offer are contained in a memorandum or are rec The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.

(1) Where One Person Company limited by shares or by guarantee enters into a contract with the sole member of the company who is also the director of the company, the company shall, unless the contract is in writing, ensure that the terms of the contract or offer are contained in a memorandum or are recorded in the minutes of the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the company held next after entering into contract:

Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall apply to contracts entered into by the company in the ordinary course of its business.

(2) The company shall inform the Registrar about every contract entered into by the company and recorded in the minutes of the meeting of its Board of Directors under sub-section (1) within a period of fifteen days of the date of approval by the Board of Directors.

Section 193, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).

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Questions about Section 193

What does Section 193 of the Companies Act deal with?

Section 193 of the Companies Act is headed "Contract by One Person Company". Where One Person Company limited by shares or by guarantee enters into a contract with the sole member of the company who is also the director of the company, the company shall, unless the contract is in writing, ensure that the terms of the contract or offer are contained in a memorandum or are rec

How do I find court cases under Section 193 of the Companies Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Companies Act 193, section 193 Companies Act, section 193 of the Companies Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 193 of the Companies Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 193 of the Companies Act come into force?

Section 193 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 193, came into force on 01 Apr 2014, having been enacted on 29 Aug 2013. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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