This book is prepared exclusively for the Executive Level of Company Secretary Examination requirement. It covers the entire revised syllabus as per ICSI. This book aims to systematically represent the subject matter so that students do not consciously have to mug up provisions.

The Present Publication is the 4th Edition & updated till 30th November 2022 for CS-Executive | June/Dec. 2023 Exams. This book is authored by CS N.S. Zad & CS Divya Bajpai, with the following noteworthy features:

• Strictly as per the New Syllabus of ICSI
• [‘Topic-wise’ Tabular Presentation] of the subject matter
• [Easy to Understand Language] used throughout the book for easy learning
• [Examples, Comments & Explanatory Notes] for complicated provisions
• [Most Amended & Updated] This book covers the latest applicable provisions and amendments under the respective laws
• Coverage of this book includes:
• Past Exam Questions, including the Dec. 2022 Exam
• [Topic-wise Past Exam Practice Questions] with Hints
• [Chapter-wise Marks Distribution] from Dec. 2014 onwards
• [Student-Oriented Book] The authors have developed this book keeping in mind the following factors:
• Interaction of the authors with their students, with specific emphasis on difficulties faced by students in the examinations
• Shaped by the author’s experience of teaching the subject matter at different levels
• Reactions and responses of students have also been incorporated at different places in the book

The detailed contents of this book are as follows:

Part A – Setting-up of Business (40 Marks)

• Choice of Business Organizations
• Types of Companies
• Charter Documents of Companies
• Legal Status of Registered Company
• Formation of LLP
• Different Forms of Business Organizations & Registrations
• Formation & Registration of NGOs
• Financial Services Organizations & its Registration Process
• Startups & its Registrations
• Business Collaboration
• Setting up of business outside India and issues relating thereto
• Conversion of Business Entities

Part B – Registration, Licenses & Compliances (35 Marks)

• Various Initial Registrations & Licenses
• Maintenance of Registers & Records
• Identifying laws applicable to various industries and their initial compliances
• Intellectual Property Laws
• Compliances under Labour Laws
• Compliances relating to Environment Laws

Part C – Insolvency, Winding Up & Closure of Business (25 Marks)

• Dormant Company
• Strike Off and Restoration of Name of the Company & LLP
• Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, Liquidation & Winding-up: An Overview