The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) invites public comments for reviewing the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 and for the rationalisation of the filing framework under the Companies Act, 2013. A draft notification titled the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2026, proposing amendments to the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, has been prepared vide a public notice dated 8th April, 2026. The notification is placed on the website www.mca.gov.in for information of stakeholders for the purpose of public consultations. Suggestions/comments on the proposed amendments, along with brief justification, may be submitted through the e-Consultation Module available on the website of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs latest by 9th May, 2026.
In addition, MCA, through the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), is undertaking consultation to seek stakeholder inputs on the rationalization of the filing/compliance framework under the Companies Act, 2013. Concept note for the same is placed on the website www.mca.gov.in and https://iica.nic.in for the information of stakeholders for the purpose of public consultation. The consultation covers the full corporate lifecycle across three stages – entry, operations and exit. Responses may be submitted electronically using the weblink – https://iica.nic.in/mcaeodbform. The last date to submit the comments is 15th May, 2026.
Draft Notification: https://www.mca.gov.in/bin/dms/getdocument?mds=3KPvpF1yQWSXz4WSZ5aWhQ%253D%253D&type=open
The Press Release can be accessed at: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2252805®=3&lang=1
